VIDEO: Rahul Dravid had a special conversation with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prasidh Krishna before the Cape Town Test.

The second test match between South Africa and India is starting from January 3. Team India (Image Credit- Twitter X) SA vs IND: Indian cricket team is currently on South Africa tour. A two-match test series is going on between the two teams here. It is noteworthy that in the first match of the series, host South Africa had defeated the Indian team by a huge margin of an innings and 32 runs. So now the second and last match of the series will be played between the two teams at Newlands, Cape Town from Wednesday, January 3. Also, it is very important for the Indian team to win this match. Because India would like to make a great start to the new year by winning this match. However, it will be a difficult task for India to win on the bouncy pitches of South Africa. On the other hand, before the Cape Town Test match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared a video on its official X account. In this video, the players of the Indian team are seen practicing vigorously. In the video, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar and captain Rohit Sharma can be seen sweating. So in this video, Indian team head Rahul Dravid is seen having an important talk with young player Yashasvi Jaiswal and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna. Rahul’s seriousness with the players is worth seeing in the video. Watch this video shared by BCCI #TeamIndia are back in the nets and prepping 🆙 for the 2nd Test in Cape Town#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/zcY5J0FafW — BCCI (@BCCI) December 31, 2023 Mukesh or Avesh may get a chance in Cape Town test match According to the latest media reports, Mukesh Kumar or Avesh Khan may get a chance in place of fast bowler Prasidh Krishna in the Cape Town Test match. It is noteworthy that Prasidh did not perform much in his debut match in the Centurion Test. Also read- ‘Only Tendulkar played well for us’ Allan Donald gave a shocking statement after India’s crushing defeat in the first test 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction

AUS vs PAK: This former Pakistani captain does not want to see Imam-ul-Haq playing in the third test match

Imam has been able to score only 94 runs in 2 test matches on Australia tour. Imam-ul-Haq. (Photo Source: AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images) Pakistan cricket team is currently on Australia tour for a three-match test series. So, two test matches of this series have been played. It is noteworthy that host Australia has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series by defeating Pakistan by 360 runs in the first Test and by 79 runs in the second Test. On the other hand, now before the third match, a big statement of former Pakistan cricket team captain Salman Butt has come out regarding Pakistani opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq. Salman says that he can only play flick shots and he does not have any stoke shots. Salman Butt gave a big statement Let us tell you that before the third Test match to be held between Australia and Pakistan, Salman Butt said through a video uploaded on his YouTube channel – Sam Ayub can be given a chance in his place (Imam ul Haq) in the third Test match. He has no stock to score runs. He is not able to score runs on the shot ball. He plays only one shot and that is flick. He is not going to score runs against the ball. Even in India, he had to face a lot of trouble against shot balls. So if we tell you about Imam Ul Haq’s performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia, he has been able to score only 94 runs at an average of 23.50 in the two Test matches played. Well, now it will be worth seeing whether Imam ul Haq is able to play for Pakistan in the third Test match starting from January 3 in Sydney or not? Also read- SA vs IND 2023-24: “They have ever won something big” – Former greats spewed venom against India after the crushing defeat in the Boxing Day Test. 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

AUS vs PAK: Even after losing the test series against Australia, Mohammad Hafeez called Pakistan team better

Australia has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series by defeating Pakistan by 79 runs in the Melbourne Test. Mohammad Hafeez. (Photo Source: Twitter) Pakistan cricket team is currently on Australia tour for a three-match test series. So the second test match of this series played in Melbourne ended today on 29th December, Friday. In this test match, the host team defeated Pakistan by 79 runs and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the test series. So let us tell you that earlier in the first test match played in Perth, Australia had defeated Pakistan by a huge margin of 360 runs. On the other hand, after losing the Test series at the hands of Kangaroos, a big statement of Pakistan cricket team director and former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has come out. Hafeez has described the current Pakistan team as a better team. Mohammad Hafeez gave a big statement Let us tell you that after losing the Melbourne Test match, Mohammad Hafeez said according to a news from ESPN Cricinfo – We have played better cricket as a team. Our batting intent was better and while bowling we were bowling on line. Hafeez further said- This is a better team. However, we gave away 52 runs extra, due to which we suffered a huge loss. After this, after losing 1 wicket at 124, five batsmen lost their wickets quickly. This was an important moment of the match which we could not play and win. As a team, you always support your teammates if they are not doing well. So on the statement of Mohammad Hafeez, Pat Cummins said during the post match – Yes he is right, he played good cricket. Happy to win the match. However, it doesn’t matter that much. Matters who wins in the end. Also read- IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir said ‘very excited’ about returning to KKR 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

AUS vs PAK 2023-24: Mitchell Marsh made a big statement about KARMA and LUCK after missing a century in the Boxing Day Test.

Abdullah Shafiq had dropped an easy catch of Mitchell Marsh. Mitchell Marsh. (Image Source: X) Pakistan’s tour of Australia 2023-23, AUS vs PAK: Australia’s star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (Mitchell Marsh) missed his century by just four runs at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. However, Mitchell Marsh’s inning of 96 runs played a big role in getting the Australian cricket team out of the difficult situation of 16/4. Marsh brought Australia back on track in the second innings with a vital partnership of 153 runs with Steve Smith (50). Thanks to half-centuries from Alex Carey, Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh, the Australian cricket team was able to post a score of 262 runs on the board in the second innings. Mitchell Marsh’s inning snatched the match from Pakistan After which the Pakistan cricket team collapsed to 237 runs while chasing 317 runs to win at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Australia won the Boxing Day Test by 79 runs and won the home series. With this victory, Australia took a 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan and now the last match of this series will be played at SCG from January 3. Read here: Babar Azam could not lead Pakistan to victory but had a lot of fun with Steve Smith on the field. Meanwhile, Abdullah Shafiq dropped a simple catch of Mitchell Marsh when he was batting on 20. The 32-year-old took advantage of the opportunity and played aggressive cricket, but unfortunately he missed out on his century after a brilliant catch by Salman Ali Aga. After the match, the Australian all-rounder, on the lifeline given by Abdullah Shafiq and then the chance of a century being snatched away from him by Salman Ali Aga, said that the game has a strange way of equalizing things. You need a little luck sometimes: Mitchell Marsh Mitchell Marsh said during the post-match presentation: “I think a lot of people in this game say you need a bit of luck sometimes. Today my luck favored me a little and my catch was dropped, whereas a brilliant catch was taken with one hand to get me out, and KARMA has played its role in this. “It’s a fun way to even things out in this game of cricket.” 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

December 29- Evening News Headlines: All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening.

So here is all the latest cricket news till this evening Cricket World (Image Credit- Twitter) 1. AUS vs PAK: Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second test and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the test series. AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: The second match of the ongoing three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan ended today, Friday, December 29, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Let us tell you that in this match, Australia has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series by defeating Pakistan by 79 runs. ,Read full news, 2. ‘A bowler is aware of his quality’ Mir Hamza after taking 4 wickets in Australia’s second innings in the Melbourne Test The second test match is being played between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Let us tell you that in this match, due to the excellent performance of Australia’s fast bowlers in the second innings, Pakistan is still in the match. ,Read full news, 3. SA vs IND 2023: Virat Kohli became the first player to achieve this feat in the 146-year history of cricket. Even though the Indian cricket team had to face a humiliating defeat in the first Test match against South Africa, but the legendary batsman Virat Kohli (Virat Kohli) managed to achieve a great achievement.(Read full news, 4. UAE vs AFG: Afghanistan will enter the T20I series without Rashid Khan; Banned players will also be seen in action afghanistan cricket team A three-match T20 international series will be played between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) from today, December 29. Before this T20I series, Afghanistan cricket team has suffered a big blow, as T20I captain Rashid Khan has been ruled out of this series. ,Read full news, 5. SA vs IND: Dough wet in poverty! ICC fines Indian team after losing Centurion Test match The first match of the two-match Test series between South Africa and India ended yesterday, Thursday, December 28. Let us tell you that in this match, host South Africa has defeated the Indian cricket team by a huge margin of innings and 32 runs. On the other hand, the Indian team has suffered a double blow after losing this match. ,Read full news, 6. ‘One cannot depend on one bowler’, Rohit Sharma angry at the bowlers after the defeat in Centurion The Indian team has suffered a crushing defeat by an innings and 32 runs in the first test match against South Africa. Team India, who came to bat in the second innings, was limited to only 131 runs within 35 overs. After this defeat, India’s dream of winning the Test series in South Africa was also shattered. After the match, Rohit Sharma also expressed disappointment over the performance of the bowlers. ,Read full news, 7. BBL 2023-24: England’s Dan Lawrence added to the team by Melbourne Stars as a replacement. England cricket team’s star batsman Dan Lawrence has been included by BBL franchise Melbourne Stars as a replacement. Let us tell you that the 26-year-old player has been included in…

AUS vs PAK: Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second test, took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the test series.

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets in bowling for Australia. Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test (Image Credit- Twitter X) AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: The second match of the ongoing three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan ended today, Friday, December 29, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Let us tell you that in this match, Australia has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series by defeating Pakistan by 79 runs. So fast bowler and team captain Pat Cummins played an important role in Australia winning this match. In the match, he took a total of 10 wickets in both the innings. Also, let us tell you that now the third and last match of the Test series between the two teams will be played in Sydney from January 3. Status of Australia vs Pakistan 2nd test match: So if we tell you the condition of this match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl and Australia, batting first, scored 318 runs in the first innings. Marnus Labuschagne played the highest innings of 63 runs in the first innings for Australia. So in bowling for Pakistan, Aamer Jamal got maximum 3 wickets in the first innings, while Shaheen Afridi, Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali got 2-2 wickets. Apart from this, Agha Salman also managed to take 1 wicket. After this, when Pakistan came to bat, it could score only 262 runs in the first innings and lagged behind Australia by 56 runs on the basis of first innings. In the first innings for Pakistan, Abdullah Shafiq scored 62 runs and Shan Masood scored 54 runs. On the other hand, in bowling, Pat Cummins took 5 wickets, Nathan Lyon took 4 wickets and Josh Hazlewood took 1 wicket for Australia. After this, Australia scored 262 runs in the second innings and set a target of 319 runs for Pakistan to win. However, at one time it seemed that Pakistan would achieve this target, but in front of Australia’s fast bowling, Pakistan’s second innings collapsed for 237 runs. In the second innings for Australia, Pat Cummins took 5 wickets, Mitchell Starc took 4 wickets and Josh Hazlewood took 1 wicket. Australia has secured victory in the second Test by 79 runs, thereby clinching the series with one Test match still to be played. pic.twitter.com/swRVow6Z37 — CricTracker (@Cricketracker) December 29, 2023 read this also- SA vs IND: Dough wet in poverty! ICC fines Indian team after losing Centurion Test match 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than…

SA vs IND: Dough wet in poverty! ICC fines Indian team after losing Centurion Test match

In the first test match, India was defeated by South Africa by an innings and 32 runs. Indian Cricket Team (Image Credit- Twitter X) The first match of the two-match Test series between South Africa and India ended yesterday, Thursday, December 28. Let us tell you that in this match, host South Africa has defeated the Indian cricket team by a huge margin of innings and 32 runs. On the other hand, the Indian team has suffered a double blow after losing this match. Let us tell you that due to slow over rate in the match, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on the Indian team. In the match, India was found two overs late in finishing the bowling in the stipulated time, after which the apex body of cricket has fined India 10% of the match fee. This fine has been imposed on the Indian team by ICC Elite Panel match referee Chris Broad. So, if we tell you about the rule of slow over rate, then according to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct (players and things related to players), if a team is not able to complete the overs in the stipulated time, then players of that team will be fined. A fine of 5% of the over match fee is imposed. 🚨 JUST IN: India have been penalized for slow over rate during the first #WTC25 Test against South Africa. Details⬇️https://t.co/dSqixki92Z — ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2023 India slipped to fifth place in WTC 2025 Let us tell you that after losing this Test match against South Africa, the Indian team was in fifth position after three matches with 16 points and points percentage of 44.44. However, due to slow over rate, the Indian team’s points have been deducted. Currently, she is at number six, below Australia with 14 points and 38.89 points percentage. read this also- SA vs IND: Temba Bavuma out of second test match, know the big reason 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

SA vs IND: Temba Bavuma out of second test match, know the big reason

Bavuma was injured on the second day of the first test match against India. Temba Bavuma (Image Credit- Twitter X) The Indian cricket team is currently on South Africa tour. A two-match test series is going on between the two teams here. So in the first Test match played in Centurion, host South Africa achieved a big victory over the visiting Indian team by an innings and 32 runs. So after this victory, the second and last match of the Test series between the two teams will be played in Newlands, Cape Town from January 3. However, before the start of this match, the South African team has suffered a huge setback. Let us tell you that South African captain Temba Bavuma has been out of this match. It is noteworthy that Bavuma had suffered a hamstring strain during India’s batting on the second day of the first Test match played against India in Centurion, after which he left the field. This injury of Bavuma was very serious, due to which he did not even come to bat in the first innings of South Africa. So according to the latest updates, he has been ruled out of the Cape Town Test match against India. Apart from this, Dean Elgar, who played a huge innings of 185 runs in the first test match, will be seen in the role of stand captain. Temba Bavuma will miss the second Test due to a hamstring strain he picked up in Centurion, Dean Elgar will lead the side in Cape Town #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/MEud5niGTh — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 28, 2023 India eyes comeback So, when the Indian team will play the second Test match against South Africa in Cape Town on January 3 in the new year, its eyes will be on winning the match and ending the Test series with a 1-1 draw. Also, let us tell you that since 1992, the Indian team has not been able to win the Test series in South Africa. read this also- Know the best Dream 11 team for Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers BBL match and who will be made the captain? 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

IND vs ENG 2024: Ben Stokes angry at Steve Harmison’s statement ‘England deserves to lose the Test series to India 5-0’

Ben Stokes reacted to Steve Harmison’s statement. Ben Stokes and Steve Harmison. (Image Source: Getty Images) England’s tour of India 2024, IND vs ENG: Former England cricketer Steve Harmison (Steve Harrison) and Test captain Ben Stokes (ben stokes) have come face to face regarding the upcoming Test series against India. Steve Harmison believes that the England cricket team’s chances of victory in the upcoming five-match Test series to be played in India will depend on their preparation. The cricket commentator further said that if England comes to India three days before the first Test match starting on January 25, then Ben Stokes’s team deserves to lose against Team India by a margin of 5-0. England deserve to lose the series 5-0: Steve Harmison Steve Harmison said on the TALKSport cricket podcast: “If England go to India three days early, they deserve to lose the series 5-0, they really deserve to be beaten. I am an old man. And this is what they’re going to say: ‘Times have changed, the game has changed.’ Read here: Kieron Pollard appointed assistant coach of England team for T20 World Cup 2024 But I tell you, the preparation has not changed. You can neither go to India with less preparation nor with too much preparation. You can arrive in India six weeks in advance and still not be prepared for that emotion.” Ben Stokes hits back at Steve Harmison After which England captain Ben Stokes has now reacted to Steve Harmison’s statement and said that he will organize a camp in Abu Dhabi before the tour of India and this will be enough for his preparation for the Test series. Needed Ben Stokes wrote on Let us tell you, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamshala will host five test matches between England and India. Good job we’re going to Abu Dhabi for a training camp before we go to India for even more training before that 1st test then isn’t it. https://t.co/2Q0qCOEbFO — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) December 28, 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL

SA vs IND 2023-24: Are Indian players sleeping? Angered by Team India’s performance in Centurion, Sunil Gavaskar scolded Rohit’s army.

South Africa cricket team scored 408 runs in the first innings against India in the Boxing Day Test. Team India and Sunil Gavaskar. (Image Source: BCCI India’s tour of South Africa 2023-24, SA vs IND, South Africa and India are currently facing each other in the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion. This match is being played from 26th December, where South Africa cricket team will face Team India (Team India) seemed to dominate. In the first match of the two-match Test series against South Africa, the Indian cricket team’s bowling, batting and fielding are all disappointing. Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar was angry with the performance of Team India on the third day of the Boxing Day Test.Sunil Gavaskar) has given a big statement. Sunil Gavaskar is angry with Team India’s performance in Centurion Indian cricket team’s great batsman Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticized Rohit Sharma and his team for their poor start on the third day of the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion on 28 December. Let us tell you, Dean Elgar (185) and Marco Jansen (94*) did not seem to be much troubled by the Indian bowlers and the fielding was also very bad, due to which it became easy for the host team to score runs. Read here: AUS vs PAK 2023-24: Hasan Ali adds a touch of entertainment to MCG during Boxing Day Test; Fans danced to the tune of Pakistani bowler South Africa cricket team scored 408 runs in the first innings. After which, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment with India’s approach in the first session of the third day of the first Test match and said that the players should have been ‘full of energy’ at the beginning of the day’s play. “India needs to wake up” According to PTI, Sunil Gavaskar said: “India needs to wake up. Till now he has looked inactive and relaxed. They should be full of energy at the beginning of the day, but they seem scattered. The team looks relaxed. “Enthusiasm might go down during the tea break, but not at the beginning of the day.” 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL