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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.

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1st Test: India target unconquered 'final frontier' in South Africa

Two years after Virat Kohli's fiery outburst captured by a stump microphone, marking his last Test as captain, India are set to embark on another attempt to conquer the elusive 'final frontier', as their quest resumes with a two-match series at SuperSport Park starting on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Even bowler who replaces Shami can put us under pressure: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma

South African men’s cricket team has remained unbeaten for 31 years on home soil and Bavuma is keen to keep that record intact.

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Discussed about keeping with KL Rahul, he was confident: Dravid

India's new wicketkeeper KL Rahul to face exciting challenge in upcoming Test series against South Africa, with Ishan Kishan unavailable.

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Virat Kohli rejoins team India ahead of first Test against South Africa

Virat Kohli rejoins Indian red-ball squad in South Africa for the Boxing Day Test, coming off a prosperous World Cup and boasting an average of 51.35 in South Africa.

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Discussed about keeping with KL Rahul, he was confident: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul keeping the wickets in the upcoming Test series against South Africa gives the team a cushion of an extra batter and head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said the fellow Bengaluru man was confident of doing the job.

The Times of India

Alappuzha doctor comes up with technique for simplifying complex spine surgery

‘Anjali Technique’ devised by Dr. Avinash Haridas of KVM Hospital Cherthala for simplifying complex spine surgery was presented at the World Congress of Neurosurgery organised by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies at Cape Town in South Africa recently.

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'One of the most difficult…': Shardul Thakur highlights challenges of playing Test in South Africa

NEW DELHI: As Team India gears up for a two-game Test series against South Africa, bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur shared insights on the unique challenges posed by playing Test cricket in the Proteas' challenging conditions.

The Times of India

SA vs IND first Test | India chases history in test series in South Africa

SA v IND: India go in search of history in South Africa, hoping to claim a first ever series victory in a country where they have come close before. Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami absent, India face late fitness tests for key bowlers.

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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

The top 10 moments that shaped cricket in 2023

From Australia winning women’s and men’s World Cups and everything in between, Al Jazeera looks at cricket in 2023.

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Sai Sudharsan always looking to learn and improve, says Hemang Badani

Chennai's rising star Sai Sudharsan has achieved remarkable success in the last 12 months, culminating in an India call-up for the ODI series against South Africa.

The Hindu

South Africa hope to unleash full pace attack on India in first Test

NEW DELHI: South Africa remains optimistic about the availability of fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi for selection in the first Test against India, set to commence in Pretoria on Tuesday, as confirmed by coach Shukri Conrad.

The Times of India

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.

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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

Ruturaj Gaikwad to report at NCA after fracturing finger on South Africa tour

MUMBAI: Top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad will head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after fracturing his finger while Harshit Rana has also been ruled out of India A's four-day match against South Africa A.

The Times of India

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'.

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A naturalist finds hope despite climate change in an era he calls 'The End of Eden'

South African naturalist Adam Welz has traveled the world, documenting the profound impact of climate change on wild species. He says his research has convinced him despair isn't the answer.

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Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar announces retirement from international cricket after India series

South African cricket legend Dean Elgar retires after 84 tests, 5,146 runs and 13 centuries. Last test at Newlands in Cape Town on Jan 3.

The Times of India

Exclusive: India will need Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in T20 World Cup; Suryakumar Yadav most dangerous in line-up, says Ravi Bopara

NEW DELHI: The disappointment was evident on the faces of Team India's players, particularly captain Rohit Sharma and batting maestro Virat Kohli, following their loss in the ODI World Cup final against Australia. The star Indian duo then opted out of the T20I ODI squads as India embarked on the…

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India U19 to play tri-series against South Africa, Afghanistan ahead of World Cup

India U19 to play South Africa & Afghanistan in tri-series ahead of U19 World Cup in South Africa. Final on Jan 10.

The Times of India

Why Ishan Kishan opted out of South Africa Test series

NEW DELHI: Last Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had said in a release that wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will miss the two-Test series against South Africa, starting December 26.

The Times of India

India vs South Africa: How Sanju Samson staked his claim for more chances in ODIs

With well-crafted ton in winning cause, batter presents his case for more opportunities higher up the order in ODIs

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Yearender 2023: India's long wait for ICC trophy continues

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leader of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

WATCH: 'Ram Siya Ram' - KL Rahul, Keshav Maharaj stump-mic conversation goes viral

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson on Thursday notched up his maiden one-day international century as India secured a 78-run victory over South Africa in the third ODI. With this win, they won the three-match series 2-1. Samson scored 108 (114 balls) and Tilak Varma made a patient 52 (77 balls) to…

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