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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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Lachie Burtt, who ran from behind the sight screen as the Australian star got about to face Mohammed Siraj, notably diverted Labuschagne's attention late in the first day.

Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test.

'Beer snake' man was one of the highlights in 2nd Test.

He revealed the cost of his epic invention.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne, and Beer Snake man from Adelaide Test in frame

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Bangladesh tour of West Indies 2024

WI vs BAN: Pacer Jayden Seales bagged three wickets with the new ball and Bangladesh could not manage to post a big total on the board.

Mahmudullah scored a patient fifty after the collapse.

Jayden Seales's crucial breakthroughs helped West Indies dominate.

Brandon King missed his century in the run chase. 

West Indies pacer Jayden Seales celebrates a wicket during 2nd ODI against Bangladesh.

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This is the first time that all available seats for the first four days of a non-Ashes Test in England have been sold out.

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They will play in Edgbaston for the second Test.

Tickets for the first four days of Edgbaston game are fully booked.

Ben Stokes and Rohit Sharma in frame

Ticket sales for IND vs ENG Edgbaston Test creates history, first four days fully booked with more than 200 days to go

Mohammad Kaif wants Indian bowlers to target Travis Head's weakness like Australian pacers have against Virat Kohli in the series so far.

Virat Kohli has been troubled by short of the length deliveries by Australian pacers.

Kohli has three low scores and a century in the ongoing tour so far.

Mohammad Kaif wants Indian bowlers to exploit Travis Head's weakness.

Scott Boland of Australia celebrates after dismissing Virat Kohli of India during day two of the Men's Test Match series between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on December 07, 2024.

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'You know that Kohli will mess up around the off stump and send a catch': Former Indian cricketer on Scott Boland exploiting Virat's weakness

David Warner does not believe that Glenn Maxwell should be able to make a comeback to Test cricket without playing Sheffield Shield games.

Glenn Maxwell last played a Test match in 2017.

Maxwell averages just over 26 in Tests.

Maxwell wishes to use his experienced in sub-continent conditions on Sri Lanka tour. 

David Warner of Australia is congratulated by team mate Glenn Maxwell at the end of his innings during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between Afghanistan and Australia at Bristol County Ground on June 01, 2019.

India tour of South Africa, 2023/24