SA v IND: “India will easily win the Cape Town Test” – former Indian legend claimed

India bowled out South Africa for 55 after Dean Elgar elected to bat first in Cape Town on Wednesday, January 3. However, after this the African bowlers also dismissed Rohit Sharma and Company for 153 runs. After this, the Indian bowlers restricted the African team to 62/3 in the second innings till the end of the day’s play. The African team is still behind by 36 runs with seven wickets remaining. During a discussion on Star Sports, Gavaskar was asked about his thoughts on the match after the end of the first day’s play. Responding to this he said, “Three wickets have already fallen. India still has the lead. That’s why I don’t think this match can go out of India’s grip. Yes, this cannot be an innings victory.” The former Indian captain further said, “They (India) may have to bat a little but I don’t think South Africa has the batsmen who can score 150-200 runs and trouble the Indian team a bit. “ Let us tell you that at present Aiden Markram (36*) and David Bedingham (7*) are batting at the crease for South Africa. After this, they have wicketkeeper-batsman Kyle Warren and all-rounder Marco Jensen as batting options and then four specialist bowlers in the form of Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Berger and Lungi Ngidi. Also read: Let us introduce you to ‘actor’ Virat Kohli

SA vs IND: The play of the first day of the second test was in the name of the bowlers, a total of 23 wickets fell.

By the end of the first day’s play, South Africa had scored 62 runs after losing three wickets in its second innings. SA vs IND (Pic Source-Twitter) The second test match between South Africa and India has started at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. On the first day of this match, the bowlers of both the teams bowled very well. Let us tell you, a total of 23 wickets fell on the first day of the second test. In this match, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. However, his decision proved to be very wrong and the team was all out for 55 runs in its first innings. For the Indian team, in the first innings, the best fast bowler Mohammad Siraj bowled very well and took 6 wickets for 55 runs in 9 overs. Apart from Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar took two wickets each. For South Africa, only two batsmen crossed the 10-run mark in the first innings. On behalf of the team, David Bedingham scored 12 runs in 17 balls with the help of two fours while Kyle Verreynne scored 15 runs. In reply, the Indian team was all out for 153 runs in its first innings. Let us tell you, at one time the score of the Indian team was 4 wickets for 153 runs. However, after this the Indian team did not score even a single run and lost 6 wickets. In the first innings for the Indian team, Virat Kohli scored 46 runs while team captain Rohit Sharma played an inning of 39 runs. Shubhman Gill scored 36 runs. By the end of the first day’s play, South Africa had scored 62 runs after losing three wickets in its second innings. The fast bowlers of the South African team bowled very well. For the team, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi took 3 wickets each. By the end of the first day’s play, South Africa had scored 62 runs after losing three wickets in its second innings. Aiden Markram is batting on 36* runs in 51 balls with the help of 6 fours while David Bedingham has scored 7* runs in 6 balls with the help of 1 four. Even in the second innings, Dean Elgar could not score big and was out after scoring 12 runs. For the Indian team, in the second innings, Mukesh Kumar took 2 wickets for 25 runs in 6 overs while Jasprit Bumrah took one wicket. Virat Kohli animated as usual and enjoyed his day out..what a great cricketer he is always pleasing ???#INDvsSA #INDvSA #WTC25 #Siraj #Bumrah #Jaiswal #Burger #Ngidi #Rabada #ViratKohli #Mukesh #RohitSharma #pitch #rahane #DeanElgar pic.twitter.com/8F3Pn3QC54 — DaebakAnkita (@Daebak_Ankita) January 3, 2024 Mohammed Siraj has rubbed the entire South African team! Miya Bhai took 6 wickets and the entire South Africa team was all out for 55!#Siraj #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/g1Q0oNhr6b — Aquib Siddiqui (@AquibZain) January 3, 2024 No Virat Kohli fan passes without liking this ❤️‍🔥 🫠 💉 #INDvsSALEADER VIRAT KOHLI pic.twitter.com/T9xKMqPl3F , (@_12thfail) January 3, 2024 Briiii…

Scored runs without losing the last 6 wickets, this was the condition of the Indian team in the second test match against South Africa.

The Indian team also could not bat well in its first innings in this match and was all out for 153 runs. SA vs IND (Pic Source-Twitter) Currently, the second and final Test match between South Africa and India is being played at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. In this match, the bowlers of the Indian team performed very well and all out South Africa for 55 runs in their first innings. In reply, the Indian team also could not bat well in its first innings in this match and was all out for 153 runs. Let us tell you, at one time four wickets had fallen for 153 runs of the Indian team. However, after this the team lost its 6 wickets without scoring any runs. The most surprising thing was that the team lost 6 wickets in just two overs and did not score even a single run. Lungi Ngidi took three wickets in a single over. In the very next over, Kagiso Rabada also took three wickets. For the Indian team, Virat Kohli scored 46 runs in 59 balls with the help of 6 fours and 1 six, while captain Rohit Sharma contributed 39 runs. Young batsman Shubhman Gill scored 36 runs. For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Nandre Burger took 3 wickets each. India took a lead of 98 runs in the first innings Even though the Indian team was all out for 153 runs in its first innings, it is still far ahead in this match. The fast bowlers of the Indian team bowled very well in the first innings and bowled out South Africa for 55 runs. In the first innings, for the Indian team, Mohammad Siraj took 6 wickets for 15 runs in 9 overs. Not only this, Mukesh Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets each. The batsmen of the Indian team would not like to repeat the mistake they made in the first innings in their second innings. Let us tell you, South Africa had defeated India by an innings and 32 runs in the first test match. Now it remains to be seen who wins the second test match? These 5 Indian batsmen have never been able to score a Test century in South Africa These 10 big records will be broken in international cricket in 2023 7 big pictures of the year 2023 which made headlines 5 bowlers who will take the most wickets in test cricket in the year 2023 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players)

“India is an overrated team in Test and T-20” – Srikanth created a sensation with his statement.

Indian Test Team. (Photo Source: SUJIT JAISWAL/AFP, Sydney Seshibedi – Gallo Images/Getty Images) After having a forgettable time on the cricket pitch in 2023, Team India will be looking to make a fresh start in the new year. They face South Africa in the second Test today on Wednesday, January 03 at Newlands, Cape Town. The Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a defeat by an innings and 32 runs in the opening game in Centurion and are now looking for a win to level the series. Let us tell you that India is the number one ranked Test team with 118 rating. However, they have failed to win consecutive World Test Championship finals. Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Group is also not very happy with India’s Test performance and has called them an ‘overrated team’. He believes that when Virat was the captain, the team was doing well in Test cricket for 2-3 years. K Srikanth called India an overrated team in Test and T-20. Srikanth said on his YouTube channel, “We are overrated in Test cricket. I think it was the 2-3 year phase…when Virat Kohli was the captain of the team, we were excellent. We dominated in England, we fought hard in South Africa, we won in Australia. We had a good phase for 2-4 years.” Srikanth further said, ‘We have to forget the ICC rankings. We’re always number 1-2, 1-2. It is a mix of overrated cricketers and cricketers who have not performed to their potential. Or some players like Kuldeep (Yadav) who have not got enough opportunities. If you want to be the best team, you must be able to become a giant on home grounds. This is what we did when Rishabh Pant was firing. Talking about India’s performance in limited overs cricket, the former cricketer said that ‘India is more overrated in T20 cricket. ODI cricket, we are a great team. What happens in the semi-finals and finals in ODI is a one-time match. It is a factor of luck, a lot depends on luck in these matches. Also read: Know everything about Aamer Jamal’s record-breaking innings of 82 runs

Not from India or England… This bowler has troubled David Warner a lot in his entire career.

The last match of the three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. This test match is the last match of David Warner’s test career. David Warner (Image Credit- Twitter X) The last match of the three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. This test match is the last match of David Warner’s test career, Warner has announced his retirement from Test and ODI formats. Although he will continue to play in the T20 format, he has also expressed his desire to play in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. David Warner would like to make the last match of his Test career memorable at his home ground. Meanwhile, Warner has revealed the name of the bowler who has been the most difficult to face in his career. Dale Steyn is the toughest bowler for David Warner David Warner has described former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn as the toughest bowler he faced during his career. Dale Steyn has been the most successful bowler for South Africa. Dale Steyn has taken 439 wickets in 93 matches in Tests. David Warner told cricket.com.au. While talking he said, ‘He is Dale Steyn. I at WACA I will remember the 2016-17 home Test series against South Africa when Shaun Marsh and I had to walk out for a bad 45-minute session. Shawn came to me and said, I don’t know how we will face him. David Warner further said, ‘Maybe he also suffered a shoulder injury in that match. He (Dale Steyn) is a fierce competitive bowler who swings the ball back to the left-handed batsman. Which is similar to Mitchell Starc swinging the ball at a fast pace towards a right-handed batsman. He never allowed me to smile in the field. Also read- Know about David Warner’s test records and statistics here Talking about the third test match being played between Australia and Pakistan, Shan Masood won the toss and decided to bat first. Pakistan was all out for 313 runs in the first innings. Mohammad Rizwan played the highest innings of 88 runs. And Amer Jamal scored 82 runs. Pat Cummins took five wickets in his name. Australia could play only one over on the first day. David Warner (6 runs) and Usman Khawaja (0) are unbeaten at the crease.

“If he gets out early”- Aakash Chopra told Team India’s plan to win the second test match.

In the first Test match played at Centurion, Elgar scored 185 runs and the African team defeated the visitors by an innings and 32 runs. Rohit Sharma and Co. will hope to better their performance in the second and final Test starting in Cape Town on Wednesday, January 3. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said that if India get rid of Elgar early then they can take advantage of South Africa’s ‘weak’ batting. Aakash Chopra said that, “The news from South Africa is that Temba Bavuma is not there. This is Dean Elgar’s last test match and he is going to play as a captain. He also said that forget about runs, his eyes are on the trophy. So he will be very excited about it.” The former opening batsman further said, “I still feel that the South African batting is weak. If you remove Dean Elgar, it seems that batting is very normal, but it is very difficult to remove Dean Elgar, he does not get out that easily.” Aakash Chopra believes that if India has to win the second Test match, the batsmen will have to perform well here. He said, “I still think that if India has to do well, they need to bat well. He will have to play five seasons. The truth is that South Africa batted a little more in one innings, while India batted completely in two innings.”

Sanjay Manjrekar wants to see this bowler playing in the second test in place of Prasidh Krishna

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has demanded the inclusion of fast bowler Mukesh Kumar in the Indian team in the second Test match against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town. Mukesh, who made his Test debut last year against West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, managed to take one wicket there. Manjrekar advised not to include Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna together in the playing XI and also stressed on making a balanced combination. Highlighting Mukesh’s ability to adapt to challenging situations and suggesting strategic changes. 58-year-old Manjrekar said that fast bowler Mukesh Kumar can prove to be important for Team India in the upcoming match. Mukesh Kumar should get a chance in the second test match- Sanjay Manjrekar Sanjay Manjrekar was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo, “From what we have seen in the first Test, I do not expect Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna to play together in the second Test. There will definitely be a change, if Ravindra Jadeja is fit then it will strengthen our batting. So, if Mukesh Kumar is bowling well in the nets, he can be brought in. He is more suitable for these circumstances.” India are trailing 0-1 in the series after an innings defeat in the opening Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Manjrekar suggested that, despite the failure in the first Test, captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid could be seen supporting Yashasvi Jaiswal. Expressing hope of a better pitch in Cape Town, this experienced player has expressed hope of an exciting match in the upcoming match. Sanjay Manjrekar further said, “Since it is a two-match series, you are sometimes forced to make some changes. However, I do not think India will make any major changes in their batting lineup. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid must have seen how Yashasvi Jaiswal played and they will continue to support him. When it comes to batting you can’t change things with selection. You can just hope that the pitch is a little easier to bat on.” Also read: David Warner’s baggy green cap not found, forced to play Sydney Test without it

20 year old Phoebe Litchfield raised the flag for India, created history by making these big records in the third ODI

Australian young batsman Phoebe Litchfield played a brilliant inning of 119 runs in the third ODI against India. Phoebe Litchfield (Photo Source: Phoebe Litchfield: Australian women’s cricket team is currently on India tour, the last match of the three-match ODI series is being played today on January 2 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Australian captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and decided to bat first. The team played brilliantly and put 338 runs on the board at the loss of 7 wickets. Australian young batsman Phoebe Litchfield played a brilliant inning of 119 runs in the third ODI against India. Phoebe Litchfield has made many big records in her name with this innings. Take a look at Phoebe Litchfield’s records Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield gave a great start to Australia, who came to bat first against India. There was a strong partnership of 189 runs between the two. Alyssa Healy scored 82 runs in 85 balls and lost her wicket to Pooja Vastrakar in the 29th over. After which Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Tahila McGrath returned to the pavilion cheaply. Phoebe Litchfield continued her brilliant game and completed her century. Phoebe Litchfield played an inning of 119 runs in 125 balls with the help of 16 fours and one six. Earlier, in the last two ODI matches, Phoebe had played brilliant half-centuries of 78 and 63 runs. Today, maintaining her brilliant game, this 20 year old player scored her second ODI century. Phoebe Litchfield has now become the first female batsman to score more than 50 thrice in the three-match ODI series against India. In the ODI series against India, Phoebe Litchfield has scored 260 runs in three matches at an average of 86.66. Any player scored more runs than him in the three-match ODI series in India. By doing this, Phoebe has broken the long-standing record of great England player Claire Taylor, who had scored 225 runs in 2006. Also read- IND vs SA 2nd Test Match Preview: Know the playing XI of both the teams, head-to-head record, live streaming and other details Phoebe has created another record by scoring the most runs by an Australian woman. Phoebe broke Mag Lanning’s record of 246 runs which he had made against New Zealand in 2016. Litchfield is the second Australian woman player to score a century at the Wankhede in the ICC ODI World Cup in 2013, after Mag Lanning. Apart from this, Phoebe is also the seventh female player in India to score an ODI century.

Neither Australia nor India, Nasir Hussain told who will win T-20 World Cup 2024! Take a look at the shocking prediction of the former cricketer

ICC T-20 World Cup 2024 can be played from June 4 to June 30. LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Sky Sports commentary team Ian Ward, David Lloyd, Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain during the 2nd ODI Royal London One-Day match between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to organize the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from June 4 to June 30 in West Indies and USA. Although, the schedule of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has not been decided yet, but former England captain Nasser Hussain (Nasser Hussain) has already T20 World Cup 2024 Have predicted the finalists and winner. Interestingly, Nasser Hussain, while acknowledging England’s poor form, has predicted that the defending champions can reach the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hussain feels that the England cricket team will emerge as the runner-up this time. Nasser Hussain predicts the finalists and winners of T20 World Cup 2024 After this the famous commentator has supported South Africa to win its first ICC title. The former England captain has selected South Africa as the favorite team to win the T20 World Cup 2024. During this period, Nasser Hussain did not even take the name of India. Read here: January 2 – Evening News Headlines All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening. Nasser Hussain said in the Coke Believing is Magic series: “I haven’t really thought too much about it, but I think South Africa will be my favorite team for the title. England are the current champions, but they are struggling at the moment. The T20 World Cup is in the Caribbean and West Indies are in good form, then you have Pakistan. So can I choose all these teams? ‘I will look to South Africa to win the T20 WC24 title’ My prediction is South Africa vs England final. I think South Africa’s domestic SA20 league has really raised some of their players and they now have that depth, that class and that talent. South Africa was probably missing a player like Anrich Nortje in important matches towards the end of the ODI World Cup 2023. So I think maybe if Anrich Nortje can be fit for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean, then I would look to South Africa to win the title with their energetic batting line-up.” 7 big pictures of the year 2023 which made headlines 5 bowlers who will take the most wickets in test cricket in the year 2023 5 big cricketers who will retire from international cricket in 2023 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most…

India should focus on preparing a new captain after Rohit Sharma in 2024- Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan (Photo Source: Twitter) Team India’s former star all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that India should focus on preparing a new captain after Rohit Sharma in 2024. Rohit, who led the team in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final, is currently captaining the team in the ongoing Test series against South Africa. Let us tell you that for some time now there was speculation that he would not continue to lead the team. He can also captain Team India in the upcoming T-20 World Cup 2024. Pathan believes that there could be a lot of changes in 2024 and India should prepare two or more players who can replace Rohit. The 39-year-old player further talked about Virat Kohli’s captaincy skills and his contribution to the team. Team India now needs two-three captains- Irfan Pathan Speaking on Star Sports, Irfan Pathan said, “A lot of changes are likely to happen in 2024. So if we prepare two or three captains, we will not have much problem. The focus should also be on which captain you will groom. The Indian team performed surprisingly well in the five matches. Under the leadership of Virat Kohli, he reached the number 1 ranking in Test cricket. His fitness was excellent. He performed well in every match and made the team perform brilliantly in every match. Rohit Sharma also made the team perform amazingly. Saw in the World Cup and he won the Asia Cup but who after Rohit Sharma?” Irfan further said that this year India will also have to focus on building a good fast bowling unit. Cricketer-turned-commentator Pathan said India do not have a potential backup in the ongoing Test series, and pointed out how Mohammed Shami’s absence in the opening match affected Team India. He said that, if Jasprit Bumrah gets injured then India will be in trouble.