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India vs South Africa 1st Test, Centurion weather forecast: Major rain threat on opening day

A keen contest is anticipated between two evenly-matched sides when India and South Africa don the whites to begin the two-Test 'Friendship Series' on Tuesday, but the forecast and clouds hanging over the SuperSport Park in Centurion threaten to majorly affect proceedings on the Boxing Day.

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2023

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Can India land Boxing-Day punch?

Visitors seek to end winless series run in SA but threat of rain looms over first Test...

The Times of India · Dec 26, 2023

"Shami will be a...": Rohit Sharma ahead of first Test against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the opening Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, Indian captain Rohit Sharma highlighted the absence of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami as a significant setback for the team during the series. He emphasised the pivotal role that each bowler, including the spinners, will…

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2023

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma will have to change his approach for Test cricket, says Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar talked about Rohit Sharma's mental health as captain before the Test series against South Africa, starting on Tuesday at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2023

Watch: India gear up for Boxing Day Test against South Africa

NEW DELHI: India will play two Tests against South Africa, beginning on Tuesday at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The Indian team is aiming to make history by winning a Test series for the first time in a nation where they have previously come near but failed.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2023

Virat Kohli rejoins Indian Test squad for Boxing Day Test in South Africa

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli has rejoined the red-ball squad in South Africa ahead of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion against the Proteas, according to reliable sources.

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

Rain threat on opening day, Centurion track to help pacers: Curator Bloy

NEW DELHI: The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track expected to aid the fast bowlers as rain threat looms large over the opening Test between India and South Africa, curator Bryan Bloy said on Saturday.

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

Combination Confusion: KL Rahul's keeping, choice between Prasidh Krishna and Mukesh Kumar

NEW DELHI: As Team India gear up for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion, getting the combination right will be the top priority for returning skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management.

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

Combination Confusion: Rahul's keeping, ideal choice between Prasidh and Mukesh

CENTURION: The best combination as per conditions isn't always a team's best eleven and it will certainly be a struggle for India to find the right blend going into the opening Test against South Africa on 'Boxing Day'.

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

South Africa's Dean Elgar to retire from international cricket after Tests against India

JOHANNESBURG: Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the upcoming two-Test series against India, commencing in Centurion on December 26.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023