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India vs South Africa, 1st Test: India fined for slow over-rate, docked two WTC points

NEW DELHI: As if their most devastating loss to South Africa in the opening Test at Centurion was not enough, India were fined 10% of their match fees and lost two significant World Test Championship (WTC) points.

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Avesh Khan added to India's squad ahead of second Test against South Africa

India call up Avesh Khan to bolster pace attack for 2nd Test vs South Africa after embarrassing defeat in 1st Test.

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UN humanitarian chief ‘strongly condemns’ attack on aid convoy – as it happened

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India vs South Africa: Avesh Khan replaces Mohammed Shami in India squad for 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: The BCCI named Avesh Khan as a replacement for injured fast bowler Mohammed Shami for the second Test against South Africa.

The Times of India

Israel rejects S. Africa's genocide case, WHO warns of infectious diseases in Gaza

Israel's foreign ministry on Friday said it "rejects with disgust" a case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice against what it called Israel's "genocidal" acts in Gaza. The news came as tens of thousands of Palestinians continued to stream into an already crowded town at the…

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South Africa coach hails 'phenomenal' team after thrashing India

NEW DELHI: Following an innings-and-32-run victory against top-ranked India in the first Test in Centurion, South Africa's coach Shukri Conrad expressed his dissatisfaction on Thursday over his players' perceived undervaluation.

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India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma promises India fightback in second Test against South Africa

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma promised to rally strongly following their crushing innings and 32-run loss to South Africa on Thursday when they play the second and last Test of their brief series next week.

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Yearender 2023: Indian men's hockey rose from the Ashes

On a nippy night at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela in January, Indian men’s hockey skipper Harmanpreet Singh led his team’s lap of honour, acknowledging the unflinching support of the spectators. The joy and the cheers were misleading enough to create an impression that India had ended their…

The Times of India

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: India surrender tamely for worst defeat on SA soil

NEW DELHI: Bye-bye supposed final frontier, welcome post-mortem. The South African batsmen applied themselves better against the below-par Indian bowling attack. And then Rohit Sharma and company collapsed to 131 all out in their second innings inside 35 overs when they needed 163 runs to force the hosts to bat…

The Times of India

England fans who flew down to watch India play Tests in South Africa

Two cricket fans spend a fortune to watch Test series of neutral countries, proving that Test cricket still has takers.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Times of India

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’

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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.

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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 Hindu

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.

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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 Guardian - 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 Times of India

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…

The Hindu

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.

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