DTVHINDIVirat Kohli shines in ICC Test Rankings, jumps four places, only Indian batsman in top-10
Rohit Sharma has lost four places and has slipped to 14th position. Virat Kohli. (Image Source: X) India had suffered a crushing defeat in the Centurion Test, but Virat Kohli and KL Rahul played important innings. Where Rahul scored a century in the first innings. Whereas Virat struggled alone in the second innings and scored 76 runs. Now he has joined the top-10 in the new Test Ranking released (ICC Test Ranking). Kohli has gained four places and has reached 9th position. He is the only Indian batsman who is in the top-10. At the same time, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has lost four places due to poor form and has slipped to 14th position. Rohit Sharma scored only 5 runs in both the innings of the first Test of the ongoing South Africa series. Let us tell you that after his brilliant performance in 2023, Virat Kohli is at third place in the ODI batsmen rankings (ICC ODI Ranking). The right-handed batsman scored 1377 runs in 27 innings at an average of 72.47, which included six centuries and eight fifties. Virat Kohli is back in Top10 of ICC Test ranking. pic.twitter.com/vUb0tQWtDp — retired ICT fan (@ViratCrazyDK) January 3, 2024 India’s shameful defeat in the test in Centurion Talking about Centurion Test, South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32 runs. Batting first after losing the toss, India scored 245 runs. KL Rahul played a fighting inning of 101 runs. In response, the host team scored 408 runs thanks to Dean Elgar’s century (185) and Marco Johnson’s half-century (84*). In the second innings, South African bowlers wreaked havoc and the entire Indian team was reduced to just 131 runs. Kohli was the only Indian batsman to cross the 30-run mark. He had played an inning of 76 runs. Second test in Cape Town from today The second test match between South Africa and India is to be played in Cape Town from today. South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. Temba Bavuma is out due to injury, Dean Elgar is captaining him. This test match will be Elgar’s last test match. Mukesh Kumar has been included in the Indian team. read this also- Rohit Sharma’s big revelation, told why Shubman Gill is playing at number 3
“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
AUS vs PAK 2023-24: ‘Do you only want to become a millionaire?’- Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis target Shaheen Afridi for missing SCG Test
Wasim Akram claimed that only Shaheen Afridi, not the Pakistan team management, wanted to take a break. Shaheen Afridi, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. (Image Source: Getty Images) Pakistan’s tour of Australia 2023-24, AUS vs PAK: Former Pakistan great Wasim Akram (Wasim Akram) and Waqar Younis (Waqar Younis) has named star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi () for the third and final Test match being played against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3.Shaheen Afridi) has been strongly criticized. Former Pakistan captain and great fast bowler Wasim Akram, while targeting Shaheen Shah Afridi, warned the players that now they have to decide whether they want to become great cricketers or play T20. Want to become a millionaire by playing cricket. Only Shaheen Afridi wanted to take a break: Wasim Akram Let us tell you, Pakistan cricket team has already lost the Test series to Australia, and after losing the first two matches, Shaheen has been rested from the final Test in Sydney, due to which Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis are angry. Read here: Is Babar Azam struggling because of PCB and Pakistan team management? Former coach gave a big statement citing the example of Virat Kohli According to ESPNcricinfo, Wasim Akram said on Fox Cricket: “New Zealand have five T20I matches to play right after the Test series against Australia, and Shaheen is the captain. But T20 cricket, who cares? For cricket boards and players, T20 cricket is about entertainment and money. But cricketers should know that Test cricket is supreme. Do you want to become a great cricketer or a millionaire? We can talk about what happened in this Test in Sydney 20 years ago, but no one knows what happened in the T20 match last night. This is the difference between Test and T-20 cricket. These people have to understand and learn whether you want to become great in sports or become a millionaire. You can be both but with a little more understanding.” While Waqar Younis said: “This is a big shock for me, because I was expecting Shaheen to be a part of the SCG Test match, because he bowled well in the last match. He was starting to look like the old Shaheen Afridi and swinging the ball and the pace was getting better.” 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa
AUS vs PAK: What is ‘Pink Test’…? When was it played for the first time and what is Australia’s record in it, know everything here-
The last match of the series between Australia and Pakistan will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. This third test match between the two teams will be a pink test match. AUS vs PAK (Photo Source: X/Twitter) AUS vs PAK: Pakistan cricket team is currently on Australia tour. Where a three-match test series is being played between the two teams. Host Australia has taken a 2-0 lead after winning the first two matches of the series brilliantly. In the last test match, Australia had won by 79 runs. The last match of the series between Australia and Pakistan will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3. This third test match between the two teams (AUS vs PAK) will be a pink test match. The name Pink Test will bring to your mind the idea of cricket being played with a pink ball. But pink test does not mean that the match will be played with pink ball. Many of you are unaware of the importance of Pink Test cricket. Let us tell you about Pink Test Cricket and how different it actually is from Pink Test Ball Cricket- AUS vs PAK: What is Pink Test Cricket…? The Pink Test is also called the first Test match of the year played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The stands and signs around the ground, including the stumps, are painted pink during matches. It is also associated with the McGrath Foundation. Former Australian player Glenn McGrath lost his wife due to breast cancer. The purpose behind the Pink Test is to spread awareness about breast cancer. Glenn McGrath started the McGrath Foundation in 2005 after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. The first Pink Test took place between Australia and South Africa in 2009, a year after the death of Glenn McGrath’s wife Jane. The Pink Test match between Australia and Pakistan will be its 16th edition. Also read- Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Know about the playing XI of both the teams and where you can watch this match Australia has played 15 Pink Test matches so far, out of which the team has won 8 and drawn 6 matches. Australia has lost the Pink Test match only once so far, that too against England. If we tell you about Pink Ball Test cricket, then Pink Ball Test is also called Day-Night Test. Red ball is used in test matches. But there is difficulty in seeing the red ball during night, due to which the pink ball is used.
The future of Test cricket is in danger…! Enraged Rohit Sharma gave strict warning to all the countries
In the first test match, Team India had to face defeat by an innings and 32 runs. Team India would like to make a great comeback in the second test match. Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Rohit Sharma: South Africa and India The last match of the two-match Test series between India and Pakistan will be played in Cape Town from January 3. In the first test match, Team India had to face defeat by an innings and 32 runs. Team India would like to make a great comeback in the second test match. India has escaped series defeat on South African soil only once since 1992 (2010–2011). Before the second Test match, captain Rohit Sharma has talked about preserving Test cricket. This is the responsibility of all test playing countries- Rohit Sharma Questions have started being raised again regarding the future of Test cricket. Let us tell you that the South African cricket team has included 7 uncapped players in the squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. Because the star players will participate in the second season of SA20. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has made a special appeal to every country playing Test cricket. Speaking during the press conference before the second Test match against South Africa, Rohit Sharma said, ‘Test cricket is something that we have to preserve and give importance to. This is not the responsibility of one or two countries. It is the responsibility of all Test playing nations to ensure that we keep it good and entertaining. Also read- SA vs IND, 2nd Test, Stats Preview: Gill along with Ashwin-Rohit will make a big record, know complete information here- Very difficult test cricket is being played – Rohit Sharma Team India is seen showing its best game in Test cricket. In the last two cycles of the World Test Championship, the team had made it to the finals. But the team could not register victory in both. Rohit Sharma further said, ‘If you look around the world, very difficult Test cricket is being played. In the last 2-3 years you have seen the results everywhere. This is competitive cricket, we know that and it is everyone’s duty to ensure that it remains so.
SA vs IND, 2nd Test, Stats Preview: Gill along with Ashwin-Rohit will make a big record, know complete information here-
The second match of the two-match Test series between South Africa and India will be played at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town from January 3. Team India (Photo Source: X/Twitter) SA vs IND: The second match of the two-match Test series between South Africa and India will be played at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town from January 3. In the first test match, South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs. South Africa would like to win the series by maintaining their form in the second Test match, while Team India would like to make a comeback. South African veteran player Dean Elgar is going to say goodbye to international cricket after this test match. Dean Elgar will be seen captaining the team in the second Test match, as Temba Bavuma is out due to injury. Talking about the first Test match played between India and South Africa (SA vs IND), Team India was all out for 245 runs in the first innings. KL Rahul had played the highest innings of 101 runs. South Africa had scored 408 runs in the first innings. Dean Elgar played a brilliant inning of 185 runs. Team India was all out for 131 runs in the second innings. Virat Kohli had played an inning of 76 runs. Nandre Berger took maximum 4 wickets, while Marco Jensen took 3 wickets and Kagiso Rabada took 2 wickets. The last match of the two-match Test series will be played at the Newlands Cricket Ground from January 3. SA vs IND: Before the second test match, let us tell you about some records, which can be broken- Head to Head- India and South Africa have clashed 43 times in Test cricket so far. In which South Africa has won 18 times and India has won 15 times. And 10 matches have ended in a draw. By completing 2000 runs in all formats against South Africa Rohit Sharma (1909) Just 91 runs away. By completing 1000 runs in test cricket Shubhman Gill (994) Only 6 runs away. To complete 500 wickets in test cricket Ravichandran Ashwin (490) 10 wickets away. Ravindra Jadeja (548) Just 2 wickets away from completing 550 wickets in international cricket. Temba Bavuma (2997) Just 3 runs away from completing 3000 runs in test cricket. To complete 50 wickets in test cricket Marco Jensen (48) Needs two wickets. To complete 200 wickets in all formats Lungi Engidi (199) Needs only one wicket.
Dean Elgar wants to bid farewell to international Test cricket in a grand manner
Dean Elgar had scored 185 runs in 287 balls with the help of five fours in the first Test match. Dean Elgar. (Photo Source: Twitter) The second and final Test match between South Africa and India starts from January 3 in Cape Town. This will be the last Test match of experienced South African batsman Dean Elgar. After this test match, Dean Elgar is going to retire from international test cricket. Let us tell you, in the first test match played between these two teams, the South African team had performed very well and won the match by an innings and 32 runs. Dean Elgar batted very well in this match and played an important role in his team’s victory. Dean Elgar had scored 185 runs in 287 balls with the help of five fours in the first Test match. Before the second Test match, the experienced batsman said, ‘I play matches only to win. I just don’t care at all what the statistics say. I only care about winning. I have shared many memorable moments with the team and all the players are very nice. You don’t reach the top by winning a Test series but for me it is like winning the World Cup. This is because I have never got a chance to play in the World Cup. This is my area and I want to win it. This is a big test for all of us: Dean Elgar Dean Elgar further said, ‘We all know very well that now we cannot lose this Test series. The New Year Test at Newlands will be very memorable for all of us. No one would want this Test series to be a draw because it would make us feel that we have lost this series. This is a very big series for all of us. At this time we are not thinking at all that this series should remain a draw. We are playing with the intention of winning this. To captain your team and that too against India is really a great honour. The Indian team is a power house and we are currently in a position where it can be said that we can win this series 2-0. 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) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa
SA vs IND: Indian fast bowlers got excited after seeing the pitch of the second test match, you also see the picture
Looking at the pitch, it can be said that it will help the bowlers a lot. Newlands Cricket Ground (Pic Source-Twitter) The second and final Test match between South Africa and India will be played at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. Many people are eagerly waiting for this great test match. However, before the second test match, the picture of Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town is going viral on social media. Looking at the pitch, it can be said that it will help the bowlers a lot. A lot of bounce and swing can be seen on this pitch. This pitch is completely green. Batsmen may have to face a lot of problems here. Let us tell you, the performance of the Indian team in the first test match was quite disappointing and South Africa gave them a crushing defeat by an innings and 32 runs. In the first test match, no player from the Indian team was able to perform well. However, now the team would definitely like to win the second test match. — Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) January 2, 2024 Indian team is fully prepared for the second test match Let us tell you, in the first Test match, experienced wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul batted very well in the first innings for the Indian team and scored a valuable century for his team. In the second innings, Virat Kohli had scored 76 runs for the Indian team. However, apart from these two, no other player was able to leave his mark either with batting or bowling. Indian team captain Rohit Sharma had also said that apart from Jasprit Bumrah, no bowler had bowled well. However, now all the players would like to give their best performance in the second match. It is very important for the Indian team to win in this second test match starting from January 3. If the Indian team also loses the second and final Test match, then South Africa will win this series. 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
Australia vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Know about the playing XI of both the teams and where you can watch this match
The final Test match of the three-match Test series will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test (Image Credit- Twitter X) The third and final Test match between Australia and Pakistan is starting from January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. So far, two matches have been played between the two teams and both have been won by host Australia. While on one hand the host Australia would like to clean sweep Pakistan by winning the third test, on the other hand the Pakistan team would like to perform brilliantly in the third match. Neither the bowling nor the batting has been good from Pakistan team so far in this test series. Both the team’s batsmen and bowlers have failed to leave their mark in the match. sydney cricket ground pitch report The final Test match of the three-match Test series will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The most important thing is that Australia has won the last three matches against Pakistan in this venue. Batsmen get a lot of help in this pitch and big scores can be made here. There is also a possibility of rain in the first three days of the third game. Australia vs Pakistan Probable Playing XI Australia Australia has not made any changes in its playing XI for the third and final Test match. Usman Khawaja and David Warner will open the team and Steve Smith and Travis Head will also be ready to play their roles very well in the middle order. David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood Pakistan Pakistan team has also announced its playing XI for the third and final test match. Due to workload, Shaheen Shah Afridi has been rested in the third test match. Sajid Khan has been included in the team in his place. In place of Imam Ul Haq, young player Sam Ayub will be seen opening the team. Australia vs Pakistan, head to head record in test So far, 71 Test matches have been played between the two teams, in which Australia has won 36 while Pakistan has won 15. 11 matches have ended in draws. Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Broadcast Details The live broadcast of this third test match can be seen on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD while the live streaming will be on Disney + Hotstar. 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…
