SA vs IND 2023-24: Stan ‘Gun’ hits back at Rohit Sharma over Newlands pitch issue
Dale Steyn expressed his reaction to Rohit Sharma’s explosive statement. Rohit Sharma and Dale Steyn. (Image Source: X) Former South African fast bowler Dale SteynDale Steyn) Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma (Rohit Sharma) has hit back strongly at the explosive press conference regarding the pitch of Newlands Cricket Ground. In fact, Rohit Sharma had recently targeted the ICC and the match referee regarding the Newlands pitch during the second Test match played between South Africa and India in Cape Town. A total of 23 wickets fell on the first day in the Cape Town Test, regarding which Rohit Sharma gave a befitting reply to those criticizing the pitches prepared for Test matches in India. Dale Steyn hits back at Rohit Sharma’s statement on Newlands pitch The captain of Team India had said that if the same thing happens in India, then people create ruckus about it and criticize it, but if the same thing happens from Australia to South Africa, then the ICC and the match referee close their eyes to it. Let’s do it. The hitman also said that he is eager to see what kind of rating is given to the Newlands Cricket Ground. Read here: SA vs IND 2023-24: After Cape Town Test, Rohit Sharma accuses ICC and match referees of duplicity regarding pitch rating in India Now Dale Steyn expressed his reaction on this explosive statement and said that why are people so afraid of cracks. The great South African fast bowler has defended the Newlands pitch and said that he has played on such pitches where the cracks were wide and cars could be parked there, so there is no point in Rohit Sharma making such a statement. Is. Why are we so afraid of cracks? Dale Steyn wrote on X: “Why are we so afraid of cracks? Also think about Sydney and Perth. The cracks are so wide that you can park a car inside them, and yet Test matches there always last for 4 and 5 days! It sucks that a Test match ends so quickly that you don’t even see any sign of a crack. Pitches keep getting worse every day, so let it happen. “Two-day Tests are not Test matches.” Why are we so scared of cracks? Think Sydney, Perth. Cracks so wide you can park a car inside them, and yet they always get to days 4 and 5! Pointless a test being over so fast you don’t even see a hint of a crack. Pitches deteriorate over the days, let it happen. Two day tests are… — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 4, 2024 These 5 star cricketers can earn crores even by modeling IPL 2024: After taking over the captaincy of MI, Hardik Pandya will do whatever he wants, see playing XI 5 test matches which ended in the fewest overs IPL 2024: This strong playing XI of RCB will now bring the trophy to the franchise. Top 10 teams making lowest scores against India in Test cricket These 5 Indian batsmen have never been able to…
When the pitch is bad, somehow the Indian team performs best there – Aakash Chopra
The Cape Town Test match was over in less than two days. Aakash Chopra (Photo Source: Twitter) Team India recently registered a historic win by defeating South Africa by 7 wickets in Cape Town. This was the shortest match in the history of Test cricket. (depending on the balls). After this match, there is discussion everywhere about the pitch of Cape Town. In this match played in Cape Town, the fast bowlers got a lot of help from the pitch and the batsmen had to struggle to a great extent to score runs. In this series, now former Team India cricketer Akash Chopra has given his opinion. He believes that whenever the pitch is bad, Team India performs its best in that difficult situation. While hosting JioCinema’s daily sports show ‘#AAKASHVANI’, Aakash Chopra gave his opinion about the Cape Town pitch. Indian team never complains about the pitch – Aakash Chopra Chopra said, “When a Test match lasts for one and a half days, some results also come. There are some talks regarding the pitch. Some questions have been asked. India have never complained about the quality of the pitches offered. Last time the Wanderers pitch was really bad. To be honest, some players could have got hurt due to this. This pitch of Cape Town was also bad. India still focused on the match and did not complain. I also remember that pitch in Perth (Australia). And it was really bad. You can’t justify a pitch where the ball comes off good length and goes over the keeper’s head. There also India did not say anything. He just competed and showed fighting spirit. In fact, when the pitch is bad, somehow the Indian team performs best there. I think neither such pitches nor dusty pitches are good for the game in India. This is simply not good for the game of cricket.” Also read: Brett Lee seen talking in Hindi in Big Bash League, watch video
SA v IND: From the captain of South Africa to the coach, everyone is now criticizing the Cape Town pitch.
The second Test match is being played between South Africa and India at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. A total of 23 wickets fell in the first day’s play played yesterday. South Africa and India were all out once each. After this, the African team, which came to bat in the second innings, lost three wickets there too. After the first day’s play, everyone is now talking about the Cape Town pitch. After the match, South African captain Dean Elgar himself talked about this pitch. “This (pitch) generally plays a little slow and as a batsman you can set up and play a good innings,” Elgar said during an interview with Star Sports after the end of the day’s play. But as the session progressed, the pitch got faster.” Meanwhile, South Africa’s batting consultant Ashwell Prince spoke openly about this pitch. Ashwell Prince understands the Cape Town pitch very well and, he too was stunned to see that pitch. He had never seen such bounce and speed on this pitch before. Apart from this, he also talked about the seam movement he was getting from the pitch. Dean Elgar also supported Prince’s comment and he also talked about the bounce being provided by this pitch. They said that, “The bowlers were getting a lot of bounce from the Vinberg End, while the ball bowled from the Kelvin Grove End was coming very fast. This variation in bounce made it even more difficult for the batsmen to score runs here.”
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