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Have to show trust in Prasidh Krishna's ability, says skipper Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his unwillingness to lose faith in Prasidh Krishna's abilities to endure the challenges of five-day cricket, despite a lackluster debut in the opening Test against South Africa.

The Times of India

India in South Africa | Young Indian batsmen should be ready for the task, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma backs inexperienced Indian batters to take on South Africa in challenging conditions, emphasizing the importance of Test cricket.

The Hindu

India in South Africa | India desperate to bounce back; looks to improve standing in WTC points table

India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India second Test in Cape Town | Desperate India looks to bounce back to improve standing in World Test Championship points table

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'Performing in these conditions...': Rohit Sharma wants young guns to step up as India look to draw level against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Playing their first Test on South African soil, young batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill found it difficult coping with the challenging conditions and had a torrid time in Centurion.

The Times of India

India in South Africa | India must focus on building bigger fast bowling pool in 2024: Irfan Pathan

Former pacer Irfan Pathan and captain Sunil Gavaskar suggest India focus on increasing their pace attack bench strength in 2024 to avoid chinks in the armour.

The Hindu

Israel to defend itself at United Nations court over genocide claim

ISRAEL will defend itself before the United Nation’s top court against charges that it has engaged in genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, officials…

The National (Scotland)

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah imitates R Ashwin's action to perfection at nets

NEW DELHI: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's action grabbed eyeballs as he imitated teammate off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's action to perfection during the team's practice session ahead of the second and final Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.

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Rohit Sharma expects 'challenging' Newlands as India look to level series

NEW DELHI: Battered and bruised after a heavy innings defeat, skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said that the batters need to find a way to cope up with the 'challenging' South African conditions ahead of the second Test in Cape Town.

The Times of India

'Situation not ideal': Dean Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in South Africa

NEW DELHI: With South Africa naming as many as 7 debutants for the 2-Test series in New Zealand in March, the Proteas opener Dean Elgar said he was saddened by the decline of the longest format in the country.

The Times of India

Was rugby better in the old days? Try watching it and you will soon find out

The game is infinitely more skilful and entertaining than in the past and nostalgists should be careful what they wish for

The Guardian - UK

British safari guide spent night clinging to truck in crocodile-infested waters in South Africa

Mike Turner, originally from Cumbria, was trapped for 16 hours

Evening Standard

India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma faces critical decisions as Team India aims to bounce back against South Africa

NEW DELHI: As Team India looks to level the series against South Africa in the second Test starting on Wednesday, captain Rohit Sharma faces crucial decisions to rejuvenate the team's prospects.

The Times of India

More money, more problems: Debate on Black Tax in African football returns

For footballers, ‘Black Tax’ has become endemic but the matter has usually been discussed in hushed tones or privately.

Al Jazeera

Coca-Cola in Africa: a long history full of unexpected twists and turns

A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, who researches histories of…

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The Times of India

'Obviously they don't care': Steve Waugh expresses concerns over Test cricket's future

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has voiced concerns over the future of Test cricket, expressing dismay at Cricket South Africa's (CSA) decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a Test tour while their top players participate in a domestic T20 tournament.

International Business Times

Elgar Bids To Bow Out On Winning Note And Seal Series Win

Dean Elgar will bid to bring the curtain down on his Test career by skippering South Africa to victory in the second and final Test against an India side who are likely to make at least two changes.

AAP

Australia won't ride another roller-coaster like Warner

David Warner's development from overnight T20 star to the hardest opener to replace in world Test cricket has been a roller-coaster ride like no other.

The Times of India

South Africa aim for Dean Elgar's Test farewell victory against India in series decider

NEW DELHI: South Africa are gearing up for the second and final Test against India at Newlands, with Dean Elgar set to bid farewell to his Test career as the captain.

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The Independent UK

Peter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91

Peter Magubane, a fearless photographer who captured the violence and horror of South Africa’s brutal apartheid era of racial oppression, and was entrusted with documenting Nelson Mandela’s first years of freedom after his release from prison, has died

The Hindu

An incredible experience for Japanese cricket trio

Three Japanese female cricketers experience South African cricket ahead of Global Cricket Tournament, with hopes of developing women's cricket in Japan.

The Hindu

I tried to mould my technique on Kohli, Rohit: Bedingham

David Bedingham, South African cricketer, looks up to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for technique and is delighted to now play against them. He also talks about his First Class cricket experience and his fine debut against India.

The Times of India

'Skill is one thing, but he has...': Allan Donald reveals what makes Kagiso Rabada a special bowler

NEW DELHI: Former fast bowling legend Allan Donald believes that Kagiso Rabada's relentless drive for success and his flawless technique in releasing the ball position makes him as a modern-day legend for South Africa.

The Hindu

Steve Waugh slams South Africa for naming depleted squad, ICC for not caring about Test cricket

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand, prioritising its T20 league over the longest format.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 87

Israel rejects South Africa’s ICJ claim and the world protests on New Year’s Eve – here are the latest updates.

The Times of India

'If you're Rohit Sharma and...': Irfan Pathan wants India captain to go for this player in place of R Ashwin in second Test

NEW DELHI: India faced a tough defeat in the first Test of the two-match series, succumbing by an innings and 32 runs within three days at Centurion's SuperSport Park on Thursday. With this massive win, South Africa secured an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series, dashing India's hopes of…

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