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India tour of South Africa 2023-24

The Cape Town Test ended in a record-breaking 107 overs within five sessions as the bounce troubled batters from both sides. As a result, the pitch was been rated 'unsatisfactory'.

Indian players and umpires at Newlands, Cape Town as groundsman does repair work (Getty Images)

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ICC reveals rating for bouncy Newlands pitch which witnessed shortest Test match, hands one demerit point

Keshav Maharaj is not a part of South Africa's 14-member Test squad for New Zealand series as he will be leading Durban Super Giants in SA20 league.

Keshav Maharaj folding his hands after taking a wicket (Getty Images)

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Keshav Maharaj explains why DJ plays 'Ram Siya Ram' every time he comes in to bat

AB de Villiers was left frustrated by Cricket South Africa announcing a second-string squad for the two-Test series in New Zealand because of SA20 league.

AB de Villiers congratulating Virat Kohli during ODI World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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'I don't know whom to blame, but I sense something is wrong': AB de Villiers left annoyed after IND vs SA two-Test series

Shreyas Iyer, who played at the crucial No. 5 position in the two-match Test series, amassed only 41 runs across four innings, averaging 13.67.&nbsp;

Former India captain and legendary batter, Sunil Gavaskar.

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'He is not the only player who failed': Sunil Gavaskar comes in defence of Mumbai batter after ordinary SA tour

Mukesh Kumar expressed satisfaction with his performance during the second test against South Africa, contributing to India's series-levelling win at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.

India's Mukesh Kumar prepares to deliver a ball. (Getty Images)

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Mukesh Kumar reveals the difference between bowling on Indian pitches and South African tracks

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said that the true test of batters isn't just on fast and bouncy pitches, like those in SENA countries but also in spin-friendly conditions.

Left: Batting great Sunil Gavaskar. Right: India's Virat Kohli and South Africa's Dean Elgar in this frame.

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'Sorry, you're not a batter...': Sunil Gavaskar cracks whip after India vs South Africa's 2nd Test wrapped up inside two days

In a pure class of humility Jasprit Bumrah won hearts of millions after denying to take credit from Mohammed Siraj while translating latter's comments during the post-match presentation.

India's ace pacers Jasprit Bumrah (right) and Mohammed Siraj during IND vs SA's 2nd Test's post match presentation

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WATCH: 'Translator' Jasprit Bumrah refuses to take credit from Mohammed Siraj during 2nd Test's post-match presentation, wins hearts

India's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli presented his signed jersey to South Africa's star spinner Keshav Maharaj after Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. bulldozed Proteas by seven wickets in the second Test.

Virat Kohli presented his autographed jersey to Keshav Maharaj after the conclusion of IND vs SA's 2nd Test 

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Virat Kohli gifts signed jersey to Keshav Maharaj after India's win in 2nd Test, spinner reacts with a special post

Rishabh Pant is likely to regain full fitness and return to the action in IPL 2024. Sanjay Manjrekar has predicted that KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer will fight for the no.5 spot when Pant returns.

Team India celebrates a wicket in the second Test versus South Africa (left); Rishabh Pant plays a shot (right). (Getty Images)

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Sanjay Manjrekar names two batters who will fight for middle-order spot once Rishabh Pant returns

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma-led India outclassed the hosts with a seven-wicket win in Cape Town. India became the first Asian team to beat South Africa in Cape Town.

Virat Kohli's antics during trophy presentation (Screengrab: X)

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Virat Kohli leaves India-South Africa players in splits during trophy presentation, watch viral video

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The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58. One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy.

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One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy

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The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. 

However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

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During the Week 4 clash against the Minnesota Vikings, Christian Watson injured his ankle in the first quarter itself. He went for a catch and fell backwards, which saw his leg trapped underneath Minnesota's Kamu Grugier-Hill.

During the Week 4 clash against the Minnesota Vikings, Christian Watson injured his ankle in the first quarter itself. 

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South Africa vs India Match Stats

2nd Test, Newlands, Cape Town

ICC reveals rating for bouncy Newlands pitch which witnessed shortest Test match, hands one demerit point

Match Details

India tour of South Africa, 2023/24

Wed 3 January, 13:30:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to bat

Newlands, Cape Town

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 29

SA
169/8 (20.0 ov)

IND
176/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 7 runs

Freedom Trophy, 2023/24 On Dec 26

SA
408 (108.4 ov)

IND
245 (67.4 ov) & 131 (34.1 ov)

South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs

India in South Africa, 3 ODI Series, 2023 On Dec 21

SA
218 (45.5 ov)

IND
296/8 (50.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 78 runs

Umpires

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

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)

News updates

ICC reveals rating for bouncy Newlands pitch which witnessed shortest Test match, hands one demerit point

Keshav Maharaj explains why DJ plays 'Ram Siya Ram' every time he comes in to bat

'I don't know whom to blame, but I sense something is wrong': AB de Villiers left annoyed after IND vs SA two-Test series

'He is not the only player who failed': Sunil Gavaskar comes in defence of Mumbai batter after ordinary SA tour

Mukesh Kumar reveals the difference between bowling on Indian pitches and South African tracks

'Sorry, you're not a batter...': Sunil Gavaskar cracks whip after India vs South Africa's 2nd Test wrapped up inside two days

WATCH: 'Translator' Jasprit Bumrah refuses to take credit from Mohammed Siraj during 2nd Test's post-match presentation, wins hearts

Virat Kohli gifts signed jersey to Keshav Maharaj after India's win in 2nd Test, spinner reacts with a special post

Sanjay Manjrekar names two batters who will fight for middle-order spot once Rishabh Pant returns

Virat Kohli leaves India-South Africa players in splits during trophy presentation, watch viral video

South Africa vs India Match Stats

2nd Test, Newlands, Cape Town

ICC reveals rating for bouncy Newlands pitch which witnessed shortest Test match, hands one demerit point

Match Details

India tour of South Africa, 2023/24

Wed 3 January, 13:30:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to bat

Newlands, Cape Town

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 29

SA169/8 (20.0 ov)

IND176/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 7 runs

Freedom Trophy, 2023/24 On Dec 26

SA408 (108.4 ov)

IND245 (67.4 ov) & 131 (34.1 ov)

South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs

India in South Africa, 3 ODI Series, 2023 On Dec 21

SA218 (45.5 ov)

IND296/8 (50.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 78 runs

Umpires

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

RefereeChris Broad (ENG)

News updates

ICC reveals rating for bouncy Newlands pitch which witnessed shortest Test match, hands one demerit point

Keshav Maharaj explains why DJ plays 'Ram Siya Ram' every time he comes in to bat

'I don't know whom to blame, but I sense something is wrong': AB de Villiers left annoyed after IND vs SA two-Test series

'He is not the only player who failed': Sunil Gavaskar comes in defence of Mumbai batter after ordinary SA tour

Mukesh Kumar reveals the difference between bowling on Indian pitches and South African tracks

'Sorry, you're not a batter...': Sunil Gavaskar cracks whip after India vs South Africa's 2nd Test wrapped up inside two days

WATCH: 'Translator' Jasprit Bumrah refuses to take credit from Mohammed Siraj during 2nd Test's post-match presentation, wins hearts

Virat Kohli gifts signed jersey to Keshav Maharaj after India's win in 2nd Test, spinner reacts with a special post

Sanjay Manjrekar names two batters who will fight for middle-order spot once Rishabh Pant returns

Virat Kohli leaves India-South Africa players in splits during trophy presentation, watch viral video

SA
169/8 (20.0 ov)

IND
176/7 (20.0 ov)

SA
408 (108.4 ov)

IND
245 (67.4 ov) & 131 (34.1 ov)

SA
218 (45.5 ov)

IND
296/8 (50.0 ov)

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

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)