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India tour of South Africa 2023-24

Highlighting Virat Kohli’s achievements, Subramaniam Badrinath noted that Kohli has amassed over 5,000 runs as a Test captain, boasting an average of more than 52.

Badrinath advocated for Kohli's superior skills in Test cricket, questioning the rationale behind replacing him with Sharma as the captain of the Test team.

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Ex-India batter throws huge shade at Rohit Sharma, dubs 'Hitman' a 'weaker player' and questions his place in the team

This defeat in Centurion dashed India's aspirations of achieving a historic series win in South Africa, a feat they have not accomplished in bi-lateral Test series there.

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Harbhajan Singh reveals 'India's best Test batter' and it's not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant

In a double whammy after losing to Proteas in the first Test, Team India faced penalty for slow over-rate in centurion Test as they have been docked two crucial WTC points.

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada (C) greets India's Virat Kohli (2nd L) after South Africa won the first Test at SuperSport Park on December 28. (Getty)

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Big blow to Team India, Rohit's brigade docked with crucial WTC points after this rule breach during 1st Test vs SA

Former India's head coach Ravi Shastri came down heavily on Shardul Thakur after his dismal bowling in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri in this frame. (Getty)

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'He's not a baby. You need a proper...': Ravi Shastri's hard-hitting remark on India star after ineffective bowling in IND vs SA 1st Test

India's wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels that there will be big pressure on Shubman Gill to perform in the second Test vs South Africa after underwhelming show in Centurion.

India's Virat Kohli (R) and Shubman Gill run between the wickets during Day 3 of the 1st Test against South Africa. (Getty)

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'He's a big question mark. His place in Test XI…': Dinesh Karthik's bold judgement on India star after Centurion Test fiasco

India suffered a big thrashing by South Africa in their first Test in Centurion as Proteas won the two-match series opener by an innings and 32 runs within three days.

Left: India's Virat Kohli and Prasidh Krishna shake hands with South African players after being defeat in 1st Test. Right: India's head coach Rahul Dravid. (Getty)

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Pressure mounts on coach Rahul Dravid as Team India's SENA Test record takes a blow following SA's big win in Centurion

IND vs SA 1st Test: Rohit Sharma-led India suffered their first defeat of the current WTC cycle and slipped to the fifth position on the points table.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the post-match press conference 

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'This was not a 400-run wicket and we gave too many runs': Rohit Sharma feels Jasprit Bumrah lacked support from other pacers

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Rohit Sharma says Jasprit Bumrah did not get enough support in Centurion Test

India slipped five positions on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table after a defeat by an innings and 32 runs to South Africa.

Kagiso Rabada celebrates Rohit Sharma's wicket on Day 3 of Centurion Test (Getty Images)

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India slip from top to fifth position on WTC points table after big loss to South Africa, may slip further after MCG Test

IND vs SA 1st Test: Indian batting lineup faltered on Day 3 after Dean Elgar and Marco Jansen's onslaught as they were bundled out for 131.

Kagiso Rabada greets India's Virat Kohli after South Africa won the first cricket Test match between South Africa and India (Getty Images)

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South African pacers run riot in Centurion to bowl out India for 131 despite Kohli's 76 to win 1st Test by an innings and 32 runs

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Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

DC opts to bowl against KKR. 

KRR to feature with one change against DC. 

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Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs, while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series. 

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South Africa vs India Match Stats

1st Test, SuperSport Park, Centurion

Ex-India batter throws huge shade at Rohit Sharma, dubs 'Hitman' a 'weaker player' and questions his place in the team

Match Details

India tour of South Africa, 2023/24

Tue 26 December, 13:30:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to field

SuperSport Park, Centurion

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 15

SA
148 (18.2 ov)

IND
283/1 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 135 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 13

SA
208/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
219/6 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 11 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 10

SA
128/7 (19.0 ov)

IND
124/6 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat India by 3 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Langton Rusere (ZIM), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)

News updates

Ex-India batter throws huge shade at Rohit Sharma, dubs 'Hitman' a 'weaker player' and questions his place in the team

Harbhajan Singh reveals 'India's best Test batter' and it's not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant

Big blow to Team India, Rohit's brigade docked with crucial WTC points after this rule breach during 1st Test vs SA

'He's not a baby. You need a proper...': Ravi Shastri's hard-hitting remark on India star after ineffective bowling in IND vs SA 1st Test

'He's a big question mark. His place in Test XI…': Dinesh Karthik's bold judgement on India star after Centurion Test fiasco

Pressure mounts on coach Rahul Dravid as Team India's SENA Test record takes a blow following SA's big win in Centurion

'This was not a 400-run wicket and we gave too many runs': Rohit Sharma feels Jasprit Bumrah lacked support from other pacers

Rohit Sharma says Jasprit Bumrah did not get enough support in Centurion Test

India slip from top to fifth position on WTC points table after big loss to South Africa, may slip further after MCG Test

South African pacers run riot in Centurion to bowl out India for 131 despite Kohli's 76 to win 1st Test by an innings and 32 runs

South Africa vs India Match Stats

1st Test, SuperSport Park, Centurion

Ex-India batter throws huge shade at Rohit Sharma, dubs 'Hitman' a 'weaker player' and questions his place in the team

Match Details

India tour of South Africa, 2023/24

Tue 26 December, 13:30:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to field

SuperSport Park, Centurion

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 15

SA148 (18.2 ov)

IND283/1 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 135 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 13

SA208/7 (20.0 ov)

IND219/6 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 11 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 10

SA128/7 (19.0 ov)

IND124/6 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat India by 3 wickets

Umpires

UmpireLangton Rusere (ZIM), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

RefereeChris Broad (ENG)

News updates

Ex-India batter throws huge shade at Rohit Sharma, dubs 'Hitman' a 'weaker player' and questions his place in the team

Harbhajan Singh reveals 'India's best Test batter' and it's not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant

Big blow to Team India, Rohit's brigade docked with crucial WTC points after this rule breach during 1st Test vs SA

'He's not a baby. You need a proper...': Ravi Shastri's hard-hitting remark on India star after ineffective bowling in IND vs SA 1st Test

'He's a big question mark. His place in Test XI…': Dinesh Karthik's bold judgement on India star after Centurion Test fiasco

Pressure mounts on coach Rahul Dravid as Team India's SENA Test record takes a blow following SA's big win in Centurion

'This was not a 400-run wicket and we gave too many runs': Rohit Sharma feels Jasprit Bumrah lacked support from other pacers

Rohit Sharma says Jasprit Bumrah did not get enough support in Centurion Test

India slip from top to fifth position on WTC points table after big loss to South Africa, may slip further after MCG Test

South African pacers run riot in Centurion to bowl out India for 131 despite Kohli's 76 to win 1st Test by an innings and 32 runs

SA
148 (18.2 ov)

IND
283/1 (20.0 ov)

SA
208/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
219/6 (20.0 ov)

SA
128/7 (19.0 ov)

IND
124/6 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Langton Rusere (ZIM), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)