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SA vs IND, 2nd Test| Temba Bavuma out of Cape Town Test; Dean Elgar to lead South Africa

India vs South Africa: As Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of South Africa’s second Test against India, Zubayr Hamza, who last played a Test in February 2022, has been added to the squad.

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India slip to fifth spot in WTC table after embarrassing defeat against South Africa

NEW DELHI: South Africa steamrolled India in the Boxing Day Test to register a massive win by an innings and 32 runs inside three days in Centurion on Thursday.

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah didn't get required support: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma expressed his dismay at the lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah from the other end. He highlighted that there was no justification for conceding over 400 runs on a bowling-friendly track, especially when the South African speedsters demonstrated how to approach the task effectively.

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Mbongeni Ngema, South African theatre legend behind the musical ‘Sarafina!’, killed in car crash

Writer, musician and director was praised for work that reflected ‘the spirit of resistance’

The Independent UK

1st Test: South Africa crush listless India inside three days, take unassailable lead in series

NEW DELHI: South Africa dominated the first Test against India, clinching victory by an innings and 32 runs within three days at Centurion.

The Times of India

South Africa skittle India for innings win inside three days of first Test

After Dean Elgar pushed on to make 185, South Africa’s bowlers secured a dominant win over India in the first Test at Centurion

The Guardian - UK

SA vs IND first Test | Burger & Co. dash India’s ‘final frontier’ dream, inflict innings defeat

India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India first Test in Centurion | Elgar and Jansen put South Africa in comfortable position

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IND vs SA, 1st Test: Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen put South Africa on top vs India

NEW DELHI: Dean Elgar and Marco Jansen formed a formidable partnership, propelling South Africa's lead on the third day of the opening Test against India at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

The Times of India

Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!,' has died at 68

Renowned South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema was killed in a car crash, his family said. He was best known for creating the hit "Sarafina!," which premiered on Broadway in 1988.

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'Sarafina!' celebrated South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema dies in car crash at 68

The family of renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema said he has died in a car crash at the age of 68

The Independent UK

The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins

Springboks and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout games in France by a single point

The Guardian - UK

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Rohit Sharma slammed for bizarre tactics on Day 2

NEW DELHI: As play resumed after lunch at Centurion on Wednesday, former Indian coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri, who is presently providing commentary for the ongoing red-ball series against South Africa, took aim at captain Rohit Sharma's strange on-field strategies.

The Times of India

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Dean Elgar's ton in farewell series gives South Africa the lead

South Africa started the day without their two best bowlers. India responded by making their own questionable decision in the post-lunch session. Captain Rohit Sharma made the decision of not bringing on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj straight away after lunch. He opted for Shardul Thakur and debutant Prasidh Krishna.…

The Times of India

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: KL Rahul cements Test slot with vital ton

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul (101; 137b, 14x4, 1x6) unfurled a classy, controlled hundred in difficult conditions in Centurion on Wednesday. It’s not just about Rahul stealing the hearts of Indians fans with his seventh Test hundred away from home — he has got just one at home in 25 innings…

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SA vs IND | Elgar’s unbeaten ton helps South Africa nose ahead

India vs South Africa: Rahul’s flair and fluency was hardly a surprise. But Elgar’s urgency to score and the frequency of fluent drives may have surprised quite a few.

The Times of India

'One who is hailing me today was abusing me months back': KL Rahul speaks about his 'mindset' after scoring century vs South Africa

NEW DELHI: "Have you ever felt the urge to respond to trolls who can be incredibly harsh and sometimes completely inappropriate in their criticism?" questioned the interviewer to KL Rahul.

The Times of India

1st Test: Dean Elgar century puts South Africa on top against India on Day 2

NEW DELHI: South Africa seized an 11-run lead against India with five wickets in hand, propelled by a remarkable unbeaten century from the seasoned Dean Elgar and a confident fifty on debut by David Bedingham before bad light halted play on the second day of the first Test in Centurion.

The Independent UK

Composed Dean Elgar century helps South Africa move ahead of India in first Test

Elgar will retire from international cricket after next week’s clash in Cape Town and offered a fitting reminder of his qualities with a polished 140 not out

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Interview with Fanie de Villiers: Azharuddin is the batter I respected most

Former South African quick Fanie de Villiers shares his respect for Mohammed Azharuddin, Manoj Prabhakar, and India's current pacers.

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Suresh Raina congratulates KL Rahul for well-deserved century in INDvsSA

Suresh Raina congratulates KL Rahul on his century with admiration and sportsmanship in the India vs South Africa match. Well-deserved and truly brilliant ...

The Times of India

India vs South Africa: KL Rahul's magnificent hundred takes India to 245 in Boxing Day Test

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul continued his love affair with Centurion as he hit his second successive Test century at the venue to take India to a respectable 245 against South Africa on the second day of the Boxing Day Test on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Batting coach Vikram Rathour lauds 'man of crisis' KL Rahul

NEW DELHI: Keeper-batter KL Rahul produced a superb knock in testing conditions on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion.

The Times of India

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: KL Rahul keeps India alive

NEW DELHI: A gripping day of cricket saw two fighters from either team — Kagiso Rabada and KL Rahul — come up with standout efforts on the first day of the two-Test series. Paceman Rababa’s 5-44 included three almost unplayable deliveries to Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin. He…

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When Steve Rixon sledged Graeme Pollock and regretted right away

Witness Graeme Pollock's 108 in 1985 Unofficial Test vs Australia XI, as Steve Rixon's sledge backfired. Mike Haysman, a prolific scorer in Australia, shares his experience of the rebel tour & his love for South Africa & its wildlife.

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