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The Bullring tamed: Looking back at India's historic 2006 triumph over South Africa at the Wanderers
1 year ago

The Bullring tamed: Looking back at India's historic 2006 triumph over South Africa at the Wanderers

Hindustan Times  

India endured a disappointing first half of 2006 in Test cricket, losing 0-1 in Pakistan despite a first-over hat-trick in the final game in Karachi by Irfan Pathan in February and drawing 1-1 with England at home after going down by 212 runs in the third Test the following month in Mumbai. Even so, there was little cause for optimism …

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South Africa vs West Indies: Proteas demolish Windies to record 284-run at Wanderers, sweep Test series 2-0
1 year, 9 months ago

South Africa vs West Indies: Proteas demolish Windies to record 284-run at Wanderers, sweep Test series 2-0

Firstpost  

Johannesburg: South Africa’s bowlers ripped through the West Indies batting as the hosts completed a 284-run win on the fourth day of the second Test at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. Spinners Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj also took two wickets each as the West Indies lost six wickets for 13 runs. Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood and Kyle …

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Sports calendar May 2022: IPL, UCL Finals; French Open and more
2 years, 7 months ago

Sports calendar May 2022: IPL, UCL Finals; French Open and more

The Hindu  

Here's the complete sports schedule for May 2022 which includes Indian Premier League final, UEFA Champions League final, Women's World Boxing Championships, French Open and more. Cricket May 4-15: FairBreak Global Invitational - Dubai May 15-19: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test - Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram READ: May 23-27: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test - Sher-e-Bangla National …

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Bangladesh to tour South Africa for ODI, Test series in March
2 years, 10 months ago

Bangladesh to tour South Africa for ODI, Test series in March

The Hindu  

Bangladesh is set to tour South Africa for three ODIs and two Tests as CSA on Wednesday confirmed the date and venues of the fixtures, starting March 18. The tour, set to be played across four venues from March 18 to April 12, will be a part of ICC's ODI Super League and the World Test Championships. "SuperSport Park will …

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Rishabh Pant: Audacious or injudicious?
2 years, 11 months ago

Rishabh Pant: Audacious or injudicious?

The Hindu  

To hit or not to hit. I remember when he would smash the ball around at the Sonnet Club ‘nets’, noted coach Tarak Sinha and his assistant, Davendra Sharma, would never look to alter Pant’s approach. Following the dismissal in the second innings of the second Test against South Africa it was argued that Pant’s shot may have cost India …

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IND vs SA: Wanderers win confidence booster for SA, game plan won't change much for third Test, says Elgar
2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs SA: Wanderers win confidence booster for SA, game plan won't change much for third Test, says Elgar

India TV News  

Highlights SA skipper Dean Elgar scored 96* to level the Test series 1-1 against India. South Africa's Test captain Dean Elgar said that the Wanderers win against India is a move in the right direction which has come as a confidence booster for many players in their squad. Elgar admitted that there is room for improvement and the hosts won't …

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SA vs IND Test series: How did Team India lose at Wanderers?
2 years, 11 months ago

SA vs IND Test series: How did Team India lose at Wanderers?

The Hindu  

The defeat at the Wanderers would have come as a shock to those who believed a transitional Protea team could be rolled over by India for a historic maiden Test series triumph on South African soil. Had Glenn McGrath, Curtly Ambrose, or going further back, Brian Statham, all seamers known for control and accuracy, been around, South Africa would not …

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SA legend reserves highest praise for Elgar's side after Wanderers Test win
2 years, 11 months ago

SA legend reserves highest praise for Elgar's side after Wanderers Test win

Hindustan Times  

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith reserved the highest praise for the Dean Elgar-led side that outperformed the mighty Indian team at the Wanderers in Johannesburg to script a series-levelling win. South Africa's Dean Elgar reacts after his team won the second cricket test between South Africa and India at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, Jan. 6, …

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India vs South Africa: There’s something special about Shardul Thakur
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa: There’s something special about Shardul Thakur

Firstpost  

Shardul Thakur’s 7 for 61, the fourth best return of any bowler at the Wanderers and the first Asian seamer to take more than five wickets in an innings here, wrenched control from the hosts and placed it firmly in his own camp. He hit a length that brought South Africa’s batters forward with regularity and a line that asked …

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India vs South Africa: Wanderers Test felt like a debut game, says Duanne Olivier
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa: Wanderers Test felt like a debut game, says Duanne Olivier

Firstpost  

“To be honest, when I played today I felt like it was a new debut. You can say I was very nervous today,” Olivier said in a media interaction after the day one’s proceedings. Johannesburg: South African quick Duanne Olivier, who played his first game for South Africa in nearly three years following his forced return from England, said playing …

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India vs South Africa: After failing yet again, is it time to cut loose Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane?
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa: After failing yet again, is it time to cut loose Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane?

Firstpost  

With Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul navigating challenges with credit in the bank, the failures of Pujara and Rahane are only amplified. The last time Cheteshwar Pujara scored a Test hundred, Donald Trump was president of the United States of America. The last time Ajinkya Rahane raised his bat as a centurion the coronavirus was still in its beta phase. …

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South Africa vs India: Shardul Thakur promises his best yet to come after historic 7-wicket haul
2 years, 11 months ago

South Africa vs India: Shardul Thakur promises his best yet to come after historic 7-wicket haul

India Today  

Shardul Thakur may have sent records tumbling on Day 2 of the Johannesburg Test but he feels that his best is "always yet to come". "It is my best figures but the best is always yet to come I would say," Thakur told reporters with a smile on Tuesday after the end of the day's play. Thakur said that Bumrah …

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South Africa vs India, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj bounces back from injury, takes field on Day 2 at the Wanderers
2 years, 11 months ago

South Africa vs India, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj bounces back from injury, takes field on Day 2 at the Wanderers

India Today  

After surviving an injury scare on Day 1, Mohammed Siraj, to the sheer pleasure of Indian fans, walked out at the Wanderers alongside his teammates as they took the field against South Africa to begin the second day's play in Johannesburg. The young Indian seamer, who injured himself yesterday, looked in much better shape early on as he was seen …

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I am playing more of my natural game: Ashwin
2 years, 11 months ago

I am playing more of my natural game: Ashwin

The Hindu  

R. Ashwin batted with fluency and freedom and a testing pitch. I get into positions to play some shots which some specialists might not be able to do so.” Ashwin said, “Right from the Australia series, I have been batting well. Knowing his history he should come back and bowl for us.” On match-winning totals at the Wanderers, Ashwin said, …

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India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Ashwin confident of India making something out of their total of 202
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Ashwin confident of India making something out of their total of 202

India TV News  

Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin termed India's first innings score- 202 as slightly below par on a the Wanderers pitch. India finished their first innings at 202 with Ashwin scoring a crucial 46 towards the end of the innings on a testing pitch after stand in skipper K L Rahul opted to bat. Asked what's a tricky total, Ashwin replied: " …

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IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Rahul Dravid returns to Wanderers with happy memories
2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Rahul Dravid returns to Wanderers with happy memories

The Hindu  

The Wanderers will bring back happy memories for Team India and Rahul Dravid. Skippered by Dravid, India made 249 in its first innings, comeback man Saurav Ganguly top-scoring with 51 against a potent attack of Dale Steyn, Makhaya Ntini, Shaun Pollock, Jacques Kallis and Andre Nel. Then in 2018, Mohammed Shami bowled India to a 63-run victory with five for …

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India vs South Africa: When & Where To Watch Live Telecast, Streaming Of India vs South Africa Johannesburg Test?
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa: When & Where To Watch Live Telecast, Streaming Of India vs South Africa Johannesburg Test?

ABP News  

New Delhi: Virat Kohli-led team India is all set to clash against a depleted South Africa in Ind vs SA 2nd Test, starting from January 3 at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. What time will India vs South Africa 2nd Test match start? The live telecast of India vs South Africa 2nd Test match can be watched in different languages ​​​​on …

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Arsenal's Premier League clash with Wolves on Tuesday is OFF
2 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal's Premier League clash with Wolves on Tuesday is OFF

Daily Mail  

Arsenal's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday has been postponed, with Bruno Lage's side unable to field a sufficient squad. The Premier League confirmed in a statement: 'Arsenal’s match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium, due to be played at 12:30pm on Tuesday 28 December, has regrettably been postponed. Arsenal's Premier League clash with Wolves on Tuesday …

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India tour of South Africa 2021-22: Top five IND vs SA Tests in South Africa
3 years ago

India tour of South Africa 2021-22: Top five IND vs SA Tests in South Africa

The Hindu  

A confident Indian Test team, coming off recent success overseas, heads to South Africa to conquer its final frontier and claim a maiden series in the rainbow nation. Here is a look at the top five contests between the sides in South Africa Johannesburg, 2006 Youth and experience came together as India registered its first Test win on South African …

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Highlights, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 1 at Johannesburg, Full Cricket Score: Hosts dominate opening day
3 years, 11 months ago

Highlights, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 1 at Johannesburg, Full Cricket Score: Hosts dominate opening day

Firstpost  

Toggle between the tabs to switch between live scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: Fitness will play as big a role as form when South Africa and Sri Lanka finalise their teams for the second and final Test, starting at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. File image of South Africa captain Quinton de Kock and Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth …

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