Dean Elgar named South Africa captain for farewell Test against India, Temba Bavuma ruled out with injury
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dean Elgar named South Africa captain for farewell Test against India, Temba Bavuma ruled out with injury

Hindustan Times  

Dean Elgar, who will retire at the end of the ongoing Test series against India, will lead the South African team in the final game of the two-match series in place of injured Temba Bavuma. South Africa's Dean Elgar celebrates after winning the match Bavuma has been ruled out of the final Test of the series against India, Cricket South Africa said after the conclusion of the first game here on Thursday. After Bavuma went off the field during the first Test, Elgar assumed the role of the captain in South Africa's win by an innings and 32 runs at SuperSport Park. Elgar is no stranger to captaincy, having led the Proteas in the past, including the last time India visited South Africa for a Test series.

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South Africa announce squad for Pakistan ODIs, Kagiso Rabada returns after 2023
1 week, 5 days ago

South Africa announce squad for Pakistan ODIs, Kagiso Rabada returns after 2023

India Today  

South Africa announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan on Thursday, December 12. This series will be crucial in fine-tuning our combinations: Rob Walter Sharing his thoughts on the squad, South Africa head coach Rob Walter said that he was pleased with the selections and highlighted the importance of the series to fine-tune their combinations …

"The championship table looks good": Bavuma following South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in 2nd Test
1 week, 6 days ago

"The championship table looks good": Bavuma following South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : Following the Proteas' win over Sri Lanka in the second Test match, South Africa Test skipper Temba Bavuma said that now the World Test Championship table looks good, as reported by ICC. "The championship table looks good": Bavuma following South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in 2nd Test On Day 5 of the second Test, South Africa flattened …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win
2 weeks ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The Hindu  

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
2 weeks ago

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

Hindustan Times  

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to win the first match of the two-Test series. An …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa continued their dream run in Test cricket, inching closer to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. World Test Championship Table Temba Bavuma's return to the side proved fruitful as the South African captain hit a hundred and three fifties in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. While South Africa hammered Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Kingsmead in …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day

The Hindu  

South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. An unbeaten partnership of 83 between captain Dhananajaya de Silva and Kusal Mendes, both 39 not out, offered Sri Lanka …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa calls up teen quick Maphaka to squad
3 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa calls up teen quick Maphaka to squad

The Hindu  

South Africa has called up teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka to its squad for the second test against Sri Lanka starting in Gqeberha on Thursday after seamer George Coetzee was ruled out with a groin injury. Maphaka, 18, has played three Twenty20 Internationals but has yet to feature in a Test and will vie with experienced seamer Dane Paterson and …

South Africa quick Gerald Coetzee sustains injury, doubtful for second Test against Sri Lanka
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa quick Gerald Coetzee sustains injury, doubtful for second Test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : South Africa's injury concerns deepened after young-gun Gerald Coetzee sustained a groin niggle on Day 4 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Durban, according to ICC. South Africa quick Gerald Coetzee sustains injury, doubtful for second Test against Sri Lanka South Africa celebrated a thumping 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test on Saturday …

SA vs SL: Marco Jansen too good for Sri Lanka as South Africa bag Durban Test win
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

SA vs SL: Marco Jansen too good for Sri Lanka as South Africa bag Durban Test win

India Today  

South Africa sealed a resounding 233-run victory over a determined yet ultimately overpowered Sri Lanka in the Durban Test, with Marco Jansen delivering a career-best performance. Jansen’s phenomenal 11-wicket haul became the centerpiece of the match, setting new records at Kingsmead and leaving the Sri Lankan batting order in disarray. SA vs SL, 1st Test Day 4: Highlights The Proteas …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma Set a massive target of 516 runs to win, Sri Lanka was …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

South Africa in cruise control of Durban Test after Sri Lanka 42 all-out
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Africa in cruise control of Durban Test after Sri Lanka 42 all-out

India Today  

What started as a clumsy outing for Temba Bavuma's South Africa in the Durban Test against Sri Lanka quickly turned into a spectacle of dominance, thanks to the bowling heroics of Marco Jansen. His fiery spell devastated the Sri Lankan batting order, as South Africa bundled out their opponents in a mere 13.5 overs. SA vs SL, 1st Test Day …

Lahiru Kumara sends David Bedingham’s off-stump cartwheeling during rain-marred Day 1 of SA vs SL 1st Test: Watch
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lahiru Kumara sends David Bedingham’s off-stump cartwheeling during rain-marred Day 1 of SA vs SL 1st Test: Watch

Live Mint  

A couple of days after going unsold in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara took the internet by storm with a sensational delivery against South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday. On a day where only 20.4 overs were bowled due to rain, the premier Sri Lankan pacer rocked the …

Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, - Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final. Cricket-Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test The forecast is for rain …

"Quite fresh and excited": Temba Bavuma on return to action after recovering from injury
1 month ago

"Quite fresh and excited": Temba Bavuma on return to action after recovering from injury

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : Ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma expressed his feelings following his return to the squad after a notable period due to injury. "Quite fresh and excited": Temba Bavuma on return to action after recovering from injury The first Test match of the series will kick off on November 27 and …

SA vs SL: South Africa captain Bavuma fit to face Sri Lanka in home Test series
1 month ago

SA vs SL: South Africa captain Bavuma fit to face Sri Lanka in home Test series

The Hindu  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been cleared to face Sri Lanka in two home Tests starting in Durban on Nov. 27 after missing out on the series sweep in Bangladesh last month with an elbow injury. Batter Bavuma has been a key part of South Africa’s middle order in recent years and his return is a boost for the …

SA vs SL: Bavuma returns as South Africa captain as WTC Final race heats up
1 month ago

SA vs SL: Bavuma returns as South Africa captain as WTC Final race heats up

India Today  

Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s Test captain, has fully recovered from an elbow injury and is set to lead the team in their upcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka. To secure their place at Lord’s next year, South Africa must win all four of their remaining Tests at home—two each against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Speaking after the announcement, South …

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Second Test, Setting Stage for Series Victory
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Second Test, Setting Stage for Series Victory

The Hindu  

South Africa dominated the first Test against Bangladesh, with a strong batting display from both Tony de Zorzi and Wiaan Mulder. Mulder reached his maiden century in tests, while De Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs also scored centuries. Bangladesh were bowled out for 38-4, with Kagiso Rabada giving a brilliant start with the ball dismissing Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan for …

Taijul vows to rewrite Bangladesh's history in South Africa Test
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taijul vows to rewrite Bangladesh's history in South Africa Test

The Hindu  

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam vows to level the series against South Africa in the second and final Test in Chattogram. He expressed his determination to achieve a series win and secure a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) table. Taijul brushed off reports of potential changes to the Bangladesh squad, but said he would be ready to lead the …

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Dominant First Test
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2 months ago

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Dominant First Test

The Hindu  

South Africa secures a strong position after a hard-fought first-innings chase against Bangladesh. Kyle Verreynne shines with a century, contributing 114 runs before being dismissed. Bangladesh is struggling at 101-3 in their second innings, with Kagiso Rabada taking two wickets in the second over. Verreynne and Mulder extend their overnight partnership to 119 runs, with Mulder contributing 54 and helping …

South Africa rest Rabada, Klaasen among first-choice players for Afghanistan, Ireland series; name a few new faces – India TV
3 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa rest Rabada, Klaasen among first-choice players for Afghanistan, Ireland series; name a few new faces – India TV

India TV News  

South Africa have gone ahead to get some fresh legs in white-ball squads for the two overseas assignments against Ireland and Afghanistan. South Africa have rested as many as seven first-choice players including the likes of Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Marco Jansen and Heinrich Klaasen among others while looking to add 'fringe' players in order to build a …

SA vs WI, 1st Test: Half-centuries by Bavuma and De Zorzi lead South Africa to 344/8 against West Indies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SA vs WI, 1st Test: Half-centuries by Bavuma and De Zorzi lead South Africa to 344/8 against West Indies

The Hindu  

Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi led South Africa to 344-8 in its first innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first test against the West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval on Thursday. Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder also made valuable contributions with the bat for South Africa. Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was the pick of the West …

Skipper Bavuma top scores as South Africa reach 344-8
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Skipper Bavuma top scores as South Africa reach 344-8

Hindustan Times  

Aug 8 - South Africa captain Temba Bavuma again fell short of a century but top scored as South Africa reached 344-8 at the close of play on the second day of the first test against the West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval on Thursday. Skipper Bavuma top scores as South Africa reach 344-8 Bavuma scored 86 runs before …

WI vs SA: South Africa give Breetzke maiden Test call-up, Jansen rested in 16-man squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WI vs SA: South Africa give Breetzke maiden Test call-up, Jansen rested in 16-man squad

India Today  

Matthew Breetzke has earned his maiden call-up as Cricket South Africa announced their 16-man Test squad for their upcoming two-match series against West Indies next month. The 16-man squad also welcomes back wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Rickelton, 27, who last featured in the Test lineup against the West Indies in March last year. Dafabet Warriors batter Matthew Breetzke has received his maiden …

Ex-captain Dean Elgar feels backstabbed by CSA, blames Test coach for cutting his international career short – India TV
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-captain Dean Elgar feels backstabbed by CSA, blames Test coach for cutting his international career short – India TV

India TV News  

With his contract with Cricket South Africa ending, former Test captain Dean Elgar has opened up on the toxicity in the team environment and the politics of it all. Elgar, who was reportedly forced into retirement by red-ball coach Shukri Conrad since the senior opener wasn't in his future plans for Proteas, in a revelation has spoken about his captaincy …

Former skipper Elgar ‘stabbed in the back’ by Cricket South Africa
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Former skipper Elgar ‘stabbed in the back’ by Cricket South Africa

The Hindu  

Former Test captain Dean Elgar described a toxic environment of politics and poor administration in South African cricket and said he felt he had been “stabbed in the back” when he was summarily axed from the leadership role last year. He said in a wide-ranging interview with the Rapport newspaper that he had held back from criticising his former employers …

Ex-skipper Elgar 'stabbed in the back' by Cricket South Africa
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-skipper Elgar 'stabbed in the back' by Cricket South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Former Test captain Dean Elgar described a toxic environment of politics and poor administration in South African cricket and said he felt he had been "stabbed in the back" when he was summarily axed from the leadership role last year. Ex-skipper Elgar 'stabbed in the back' by Cricket South Africa Elgar, 36, is now playing for English county Essex after …

Ravindra takes 3 wickets, South Africa reaches 220 for 6 at stumps on Day 1 against New Zealand
10 months, 1 week ago

Ravindra takes 3 wickets, South Africa reaches 220 for 6 at stumps on Day 1 against New Zealand

New Indian Express  

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND: Rachin Ravindra took three wickets and slammed the brakes on South Africa’s scoring to give New Zealand a slight edge Tuesday on the first day of the second cricket test. Ravindra claimed the key middle-order wickets of Zubayr Hamza, Keegan Petersen and David Bedingham and bowled 21 overs at a cost of only 33 runs to swing …

IND vs SA 2024, 2nd Test: Bowlers Need to Step up as India Aim to Draw Series in Cape Town
10 months, 1 week ago

IND vs SA 2024, 2nd Test: Bowlers Need to Step up as India Aim to Draw Series in Cape Town

News 18  

Rohit Sharma, the leader, will need to channelise the champion tactician that resides in him as India look to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Championship points table when the second Test starts in Cape Town on Wednesday. What: India vs South Africa, 3rd Test When: January 3-6, 2024 Where: Newlands, Cape Town Start time: …

'Virat Kohli spat at me': Dean Elgar drops bombshell as he remembers first encounter with India star
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Virat Kohli spat at me': Dean Elgar drops bombshell as he remembers first encounter with India star

India TV News  

Dean Elgar, the former South Africa Test captain, who retired from international cricket at the start of 2024 following the two-match series against India, recalled his first meeting with Virat Kohli when he was one of the youngsters in the side. Elgar alleged that Kohli spat on him when he toured India and the left-hander got enraged and threatened the …

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar joins English county Essex
11 months, 1 week ago

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar joins English county Essex

The Hindu  

Former South Africa opener Dean Elgar has joined Essex after calling time on his international career, the English county announced on Friday. “I’m thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my cricketing journey with Essex,” Elgar said on Friday after signing a three-year contract with the team. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my previous experiences in county cricket and I’m really …

WATCH: Mohammed Siraj stuns South Africa with five-wicket haul in Cape Town Test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Mohammed Siraj stuns South Africa with five-wicket haul in Cape Town Test

India TV News  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has ruined the farewell Test match of Dean Elgar. He first sent back opener Aiden Markram who edged one to Yashasvi Jaiswal in the slips and then Elgar played one onto the stumps in his penultimate innings in Test cricket. While there isn't much help from the surface but the red cherry just enough even as …

SA vs IND: Despite losing toss, Rohit Sharma goes into New Year's Test by leaving behind 'past' setbacks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs IND: Despite losing toss, Rohit Sharma goes into New Year's Test by leaving behind 'past' setbacks

India Today  

Rohit Sharma was disappointed before India’s second Test against South Africa at the Newlands in Cape Town. India vs South Africa, 2nd Test scorecard The 36-year-old Rohit, however, sounded confident that India’s bowlers will be able to extract enough from the surface. Earlier, India lost the chance of winning a Test series on South African soil after losing the opening …

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma backs Prasidh Krishna's 'ability to succeed' in Test cricket
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma backs Prasidh Krishna's 'ability to succeed' in Test cricket

Firstpost  

India skipper Rohit Sharma came to Prasidh Krishna’s support ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, saying the under-fire pacer has the “ability to succeed” in the most elite form of the sport. While Prasidh dismissed South Africa batter Kyle Verrynne on Test debut at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, he ended up conceding 93 runs at over …

IND vs SA: Dean Elgar set to join MS Dhoni and 10 other legendary cricketers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs SA: Dean Elgar set to join MS Dhoni and 10 other legendary cricketers

India TV News  

The second Test between India and South Africa is set to be played from January at Newlands in Cape Town. Coming back to the opportunity of leading the Proteas in his last Test, Elgar will become just the 12th player in Test cricket to retire as captain as soon as he steps out for the toss alongside India skipper Rohit …

India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma ruled out of second Test, Dean Elgar to captain Proteas
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma ruled out of second Test, Dean Elgar to captain Proteas

Firstpost  

Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the second Test against India with a hamstring strain that he picked up during the Boxing Day Test. Temba Bavuma has been forced out of the second Test between India and South Africa after suffering a hamstring strain at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. After South Africa’s win by an innings, coach Shukri …

Elgar, SA pacers thump India inside three days
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Elgar, SA pacers thump India inside three days

Hindustan Times  

Wins and defeats are part of the game. The real tragedy at Centurion wasn’t the innings and 32-run defeat itself but the supine nature of India’s three-day surrender that keeps South Africa’s unbeaten home bilateral record intact. South Africa's Dean Elgar shakes hands with India's Virat Kohli after South Africa won the first Test While there is no place quite …

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat

Hindustan Times  

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs to sail to a 1-0 lead in the series. Jasprit Bumrah was run out and Mohammed Siraj was caught behind as it all came crashing down for India with their hopes of winning a maiden Test series in South Africa going …

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat

Hindustan Times  

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs to sail to a 1-0 lead in the series. Jasprit Bumrah was run out and Mohammed Siraj was caught behind as it all came crashing down for India with their hopes of winning a maiden Test series in South Africa going …

Dean Elgar: ‘I don't think I wanted to prove any point, just that I wanted to go out with a bang’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dean Elgar: ‘I don't think I wanted to prove any point, just that I wanted to go out with a bang’

Firstpost  

Veteran South African opener Elgar, who is set to hang up his boots at the end of the series, led the way for the Proteas with an unbeaten 140 off 211 deliveries on Day 2 of the first Test against India at his home ground of the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Dean Elgar was the toast of the nation on …

SA vs IND, 1st Test: Elgar’s defiant hundred pulls South Africa ahead of India on Day 2
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs IND, 1st Test: Elgar’s defiant hundred pulls South Africa ahead of India on Day 2

The Hindu  

The sun barely made an appearance on Wednesday. That didn’t matter as two sparkling hundreds lit up the second day of the first Test at the SuperSport Park. Rahul helped India post a decent total – it looked more than that in the first half of the day – Dean Elgar ensured South Africa had its nose in front. This …

India vs South Africa: Dean Elgar's unbeaten 140 helps Proteas surge ahead on Day 2 of Centurion Test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Dean Elgar's unbeaten 140 helps Proteas surge ahead on Day 2 of Centurion Test

Firstpost  

Elgar brought up his 14th Test hundred, and his first at his home ground, as South Africa ended the day on 256/5 after bowling India out for 245. Dean Elgar struck a memorable century in his final appearance at his home ground as South Africa surged ahead of India on Day 2 of the first Test in Centurion on Wednesday. …

Shastri livid with Rohit Sharma's poor captaincy as Dean Elgar punishes India bowlers after lunch on Day 2 of 1st Test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shastri livid with Rohit Sharma's poor captaincy as Dean Elgar punishes India bowlers after lunch on Day 2 of 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was livid with Rohit Sharma's captaincy after lunch on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the Supersport Park in Centurion. Considering the overhead conditions and movement on offer in the pitch, one would have hoped India come out all guns blazing to push the South African batters on the …

Herschelle Gibbs furiously labels Temba Bavuma 'unfit', 'overweight' in brutal attack after injury in IND vs SA 1st Test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Herschelle Gibbs furiously labels Temba Bavuma 'unfit', 'overweight' in brutal attack after injury in IND vs SA 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

During Day 1 of the opening Test against India, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma suffered a left hamstring injury while fielding in the second session of in Centurion. After the injury, the 33-year-old was taken to a hospital for a scan, and further "medical evaluations" would be conducted to determine his participation in the long-format game; a Cricket South Africa …

IND vs SA: South Africa in driver's seat after Dean Elgar's unbeaten 140 on Day 2, take lead
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

South Africa extended their dominance over the ongoing Boxing Day Test against India with a smart, calculated and brilliant display of batting on the second day on Wednesday, December 27 to keep the visiting bowlers at bay for the most part. Dean Elgar, the former Proteas Test captain, who is playing his final series, like David Warner 10000 miles away, …

IND vs SA: Why Mohammed Shami is not playing the Test series against South Africa?
11 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs SA: Why Mohammed Shami is not playing the Test series against South Africa?

India TV News  

For the first time since November 19 - the World Cup final - team India is taking the field at its full strength albeit in a different format - Tests. But the team will miss the pace bowler Mohammed Shami who has been ruled out of the entire Test series against South Africa due to ankle injury. "Mr Mohd Shami, …

SA vs IND, 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs: Prasidh Krishna vs Mukesh Kumar and R Ashwin conundrum for India
11 months, 4 weeks ago

SA vs IND, 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs: Prasidh Krishna vs Mukesh Kumar and R Ashwin conundrum for India

India Today  

India will look to get their combination right as they prepare for their "final frontier" - a two-Test series against South Africa, starting with the Boxing Day Test at the Supersport Park in Centurion. ALL EYES ON JAISWAL AND GILL Rohit Sharma is set to open the batting for the first time in South Africa in Test cricket. The skipper …

South Africa coach fires fresh 'Rabada' warning in lead-up to Boxing Day Test against Rohit Sharma's Team India
11 months, 4 weeks ago

South Africa coach fires fresh 'Rabada' warning in lead-up to Boxing Day Test against Rohit Sharma's Team India

Hindustan Times  

South Africa will welcome the return of pace ace Kagiso Rabada in its squad for the upcoming Test series opener against visitors India on Tuesday. After losing the One Day International series to Rohit Sharma-less Team India, hosts South Africa will hope to restore parity by defeating the visitors in the two Tests. Speaking to reporters in the lead-up to …

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