Virat Kohli was born to play Test cricket given he is the best captain for India in the format and even though he is not leading the side anymore, he keeps finding ways to impact the game. The second Test saw Kohli, the genius reader of the game when India bowled out South Africa for 55.
Not many expected India to skittle South Africa for just 55 runs but the trio of Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah shared 10 wickets between them. The batters were never let off the hook at any stage during the session as South Africa crumbled under pressure.
The second and final Test between India and South Africa commenced at Newlands in Cape Town. Despite losing the toss, the visitors stunned the home side thanks to Mohammed Siraj's opening spell as he ran through South Africa's line-up.
Several young wrestlers protested against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat. They raised slogans "UWW save our wrestling from these 3 wrestlers." Notably, Sakshi said that she does not have any issues with the WFI except Sanjay Singh.
David Warner's last Test match has turned out to be a memorable one for none other than Pakistan's Aamer Jamal after his excellent show on the opening day of the Sydney Test. Pakistan have been bowled out for 313 runs in their first innings after opting to bat first.
IND vs SA 2nd Test: India have never won a Test match at Newlands in Cape Town in all of their six attempts. South Africa have won the toss have opted to bat first.
India skipper Rohit Sharma didn't trouble the scorers much and that has led to him going out of top 10 for the first time in last few months. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli was the top-scorer across two innings in the Test match in Centurion and he has benefitted from it big time.
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India vs South Africa 2nd Test Highlights: Team India finally breached the Cape Town fortress for the first time in history as the visitors won the second Test against South Africa by 7 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj with six-fers in each innings starred for India with the ball.
SYS vs BRH pitch report: In a top-of-the-table clash, Sydney Sixers will lock horns against Brisbane Heat in the 24th match of the Big Bash League 2023/24. The game will be held at the International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour. The venue has hosted only a handful of BBL matches.
India TV Sports Wrap on January 3: David Warner has issued a public appeal after his back pack, containing his baggy green went missing. From Cricket to football, here are the top 10 trending sports stories on January 2.
IND vs SA 2nd Test: Newlands, Cape Town will be hosting the second Test of the two-match Test series between India and South Africa. The weather intervened in the first IND vs SA Test on Day 1 in Centurion. Here is Cape Town's weather report.
Delhi Capitals bought nine players at the IPL 2024 auction as they were busy at the bidding war. However, an incident puts a dark spot as a player suffering major disappointment after initially getting picked by DC. Seemingly, he fell victim to the same-name issue.
PAK tour of NZ: Pakistan will be touring New Zealand for a five-match T20I series against the Blackcaps. New Zealand Cricket has named an experienced squad for the series with some key decisions made. Kane Williamson is back to lead the side.
AUS vs PAK: David Warner is playing in his 112th and final Test match at his home Sydney Cricket Ground. Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss. In a special moment, Warner walked out for the anthems along with his daughters.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the two senior pros of the Indian cricket team, who haven't played the T20 format since the T20 World Cup last year are still in the fray for the 2024 edition. The selectors gave the young guns a free pass in the T20Is to do their thing and many of them were impressive.
The place where it all started for Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket, the Indian pacer returns to that very place, the Newlands in Cape Town. The importance of the Test match is second to none given the series is on the line and Bumrah will be eager to make it count.
Jasprit Bumrah, who was the best bowler for India in the series opener in Centurion, tried his hand at off-spin during the training ahead of the second Test against South Africa. India will be looking to level the series in Cape Town after suffering a defeat by an innings and 32 runs.
While Melbourne Stars were going after the Renegades total, Australian commentator Jason Richardson was left shell-shocked as his fan interview suddenly became a proposal on live TV in the Big Bash League 2023-24 match on Tuesday, January 2. Since it was an Indian couple, the video has gone viral.
Captain Rohit Sharma spoke in detail about Shubman Gill's batting position and what he personally thinks about No.3 in Test cricket ahead of the second and final match against South Africa. Gill has struggled at No. 3 so far having scored just 120 runs in six innings.
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