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  South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad hits back at Harsha Bhogle following India's rout in Centurion

  Cricket | December 30, 2023 16:18 IST

  With a win in the first Test of the series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa have kept their spotless Test record against India at home intact. Dean Elgar has been announced to lead the team in the 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

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  Dean Elgar to lead South Africa in Cape Town Test following injury to Temba Bavuma

  Cricket | December 29, 2023 6:50 IST

  India's hopes of winning an elusive Test series on South African soil came crashing down as the Proteas handed them a crushing defeat by an innings and 32 runs. Dean Elgar was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) for his knock of 185 runs.

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  Go and check our results in last four years: Rohit Sharma on batters' flop show amid heavy loss

  Cricket | December 29, 2023 0:12 IST

  Captain Rohit Sharma was positive about his team's batting quality despite the abject surrender in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion. India were bowled out twice in a little over 101 overs combined while South Africa outbatted them scoring 408 in 108 overs in just one innings.

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  South Africa go to the top, India suffer massive downslide in WTC points table after Centurion loss

  Cricket | December 28, 2023 22:13 IST

  South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series after beating India by an innings and 32 runs. The Proteas proved to be too strong for India with both bat and ball and now find themselves at the top of the table in the World Test Championship standings and India faced a massive drop.

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  Dean Elgar-led South Africa hand India humiliating innings defeat in Boxing Day Test, take 1-0 lead

  Cricket | December 28, 2023 21:30 IST

  South Africa landed a knockout punch on India as they won the Boxing Day Test in Centurion within three days. It was an abject surrender from the Indian team with both bat and ball as they first conceded a 163-run lead and then were folded for just 131 with Virat Kohli putting up some fight.

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  Melbourne to Centurion, life comes full circle for KL Rahul from one Boxing Day Test to another

  Explainers | December 28, 2023 17:16 IST

  KL Rahul's transformation from an opening batter to a middle-order enforcer was completed on the second day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against South Africa. After having a smashing World Cup as wicketkeeper batter at No.6, Rahul smashed a ton on his debut as a keeper in Tests.

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  'Moment hai bhai moment': Fans get excited to see 'captain' Kohli give team talk in huddle - WATCH

  Cricket | December 28, 2023 6:15 IST

  It was a tough day for India on the field on Wednesday, December 27, the second day of the first Test against South Africa as the hosts were outstanding with the bat. The visitors were made to toil hard, which forced former captain Virat Kohli to give an inspired talk in Rohit Sharma's absence.

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  IND vs SA: South Africa in driver's seat after Dean Elgar's unbeaten 140 on Day 2, take lead

  Cricket | December 28, 2023 6:10 IST

  South Africa dominated the proceedings on the second day of the Boxing Day Test as they not only took a lead against India but they still have half their side left and a set Dean Elgar batting on 140. Earlier, KL Rahul completed his century to give India a respectable score on board of 245.

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  'Clueless wicketkeeper' gives away a bye despite ball being in his hands, leaves Coetzee in disbelie

  Cricket | December 27, 2023 17:46 IST

  Gerald Coetzee despite bowling well didn't get enough rewards before finally getting Mohammed Siraj as his only wicket in the first innings against India in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion. However, Coetzee was unhappy in the dying minutes of the innings when the wicketkeeper gave away an easy bye.

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  Prasidh Krishna makes Test debut as India gear up for Boxing Day challenge against South Africa

  Cricket | December 26, 2023 14:04 IST

  Despite eight attempts, India are still desperately searching for an elusive Test series win on the South African soil. India's last Test tour of South Africa in 2021/22 went the hosts' way 2-1 (3).

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  Rohit Sharma set to move past MS Dhoni as major Test record for India draws closer

  Cricket | December 26, 2023 11:47 IST

  Rohit Sharma last played for India in the ODI World Cup final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He scored 47 off 32 balls before a stunning catch by Travis Head put an end to his enterprising knock.

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  IND vs SA 1st Test Highlights: South Africa win by innings and 32 runs as India bowled out for 131

  Cricket | December 28, 2023 21:47 IST

  India vs South Africa 1st Test Highlights: India were beaten rather comfortably without a sweat by South Africa as the first Test between the two teams ended within just three days. Dean Elgar's 185 played a starring role in South Africa scoring 408, which was enough for them to win by an innings.

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  IND vs SA 1st Test weather report: Will rain ruin the India-South Africa match in Centurion?

  Cricket | December 26, 2023 6:15 IST

  Team India take on South Africa in the first of the two-match Test series in Centurion starting Tuesday, December 26. India's practice on the eve of the Test match was cut short due to rain and the forecast doesn't look good for the first two days.

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  Will India miss Mohammed Shami in South Africa Test series? Captain Rohit Sharma responds

  Cricket | December 25, 2023 21:04 IST

  The leading wicket-taker of World Cup 2023 Mohammed Shami will be unavailable for India in the two-match Test series against South Africa due to an ankle injury. Even though India have a couple of decent backups, Shami provides the bowling attack with the X-factor and skipper Rohit Sharma agreed.

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  KL Rahul returns, 4 players dropped: Full list of changes in India's squad for South Africa Tests

  Cricket | December 26, 2023 6:00 IST

  Team India is gearing up to take on South Africa in a two-match Test series starting on December 26 in Centurion. The Rohit Sharma-led side last played a Test match in July against the West Indies and the squad has witnessed a few changes since then including a return for two World Cup stars.

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  'Mujhe pata hai aap kya bolna chahte ho...': Witty Rohit reacts to T20 World Cup googly in presser

  Cricket | December 25, 2023 17:12 IST

  Indian captain Rohit Sharma kept the cards close to his chest as far as the participation of senior players in the T20 World Cup 2024 is concerned. Rohit ducked under the question while speaking mainly about the two-match Test series against South Africa. The first Test takes place in Centurion.

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  Where to watch India vs South Africa 1st Test on TV and online?

  Cricket | December 25, 2023 8:31 IST

  India have not won a single Test series on South African soil thus far despite eight attempts. The two-match series against Temba Bavuma and his men will be India's second series in the ongoing World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

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  India's record in Test matches at SuperSport Park in Centurion ahead of Boxing Day Test

  Cricket | December 24, 2023 9:14 IST

  India drew the T20I series 1-1 and clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and Lokesh Rahul respectively. Now, India are about to feature in their second Test series of the ongoing World Test Championship Cycle 2023-25.

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  Whatever selections I missed out on...: Samson opens up on trying to stay positive after maiden ton

  Cricket | December 22, 2023 20:57 IST

  Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson spoke about the missed chances and being in and out of the national side far too often after smashing his maiden international century. Samson's innings was key to India winning the ODI series 2-1 against South Africa in the decider in Paarl.

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  Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar to retire from international cricket after India Test series

  Cricket | December 22, 2023 13:40 IST

  Former South Africa Test captain Dean Elgar is set to retire from international cricket after the two-match Test series against India starting on December 26 in Centurion. Elgar, who led the Proteas in 17 Tests, has played 92 matches for South Africa across formats.