IND vs SA: Virat Kohli is gearing up for the first Test match against South Africa on the Boxing Day in Centurion. He is having a brilliant time in 2023 and is now inches away from breaking another world record. He has a wealth of experience in playing against South Africa.
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India witnessed a rather remarkable year in sports as the country reached newer heights across various disciplines including chess, badminton, hockey, athletics and of course cricket. There were a few major disappointments as well but overall, the balance sheet ended in positive for the country.
After an abysmal performance in the recent ODI World Cup 2023, the Jos Buttler-led England side suffered a 3-2 T20I series defeat against West Indies on Friday in a big blow to their preparations for the next year's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean nation and USA.
IND vs SA: Virat Kohli reportedly went back home for a family emergency during India's preparations for the Test series against South Africa. He has rejoined the camp as India gear up for the opening Test on December 26.
Virat Kohli will return to action after the World Cup 2023 as he will feature in the upcoming India vs South Africa Test series from December 26. Kohli has a wealth of experience in taking on the Proteas and holds a major record to his name among active players.
"Full credit to the Indian team, they just put too many runs on us. If we would have batted the first full day, we could have been in the game. Winning the toss and not putting the runs on the board and then leaking too many runs in the afternoon," Alyssa Healy said.
"Indian team has arrived in South Africa with its best ever chance. For the first time they have got fast bowlers, who can bowl 'the line' and not just hit the length. India have been coming for many years but very few of your fast bowlers were line bowlers," AB de Villiers said.
India registered a historic win over Australia in the one-off Test when Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated the Alyssa Healy-led side by 8 wickets. This was India's first Test win over the mighty Aussies.
Sakshi Malik recently announced her retirement from wrestling after Sanjay Singh, close aide of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was appointed as the new body president. She has now opened up after the WFI body got suspended.
India had played 10 Tests against Australia before the game in Wankhede, with six draws and four going the latter's way. The Women in Blue will now take on the Alyssa Healy-led side in three ODIs and the same number of T20Is.
The Sports Ministry of India decided to suspend the newly-elected WFI body for the 'hasty' announcement of U-15 and U-20 nationals. The Ministry also said that the "newly elected body appears to be in complete control of former office bearers in complete disregard to the Sports Code."
The new elections to the Wrestling Federation of India were held on December 21 after a long wait. Sanjay Singh was elected as the new President of the body.
Pert Scorchers captain Ashton Turner has been ruled out of the remainder of the 13th season of the Big Bash League following surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee.
India TV Sports Wrap on December 24: From all the Kabaddi action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on December 24.
India drew the T20I series 1-1 and clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and Lokesh Rahul respectively. Now, India are about to feature in their second Test series of the ongoing World Test Championship Cycle 2023-25.
Suryakumar Yadav injured his left ankle while fielding during the 3rd T20I against South Africa at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. He was taken off the field immediately after the injury and didn't return.
EX WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has accused the protesting wrestlers of being involved with the Congress party and highlighted it as the reason why they (protesting wrestlers) aren't getting support from the other wrestlers.
South African head coach Shukri Conrad confirmed Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi's return to the nets on Saturday ahead of the Boxing Day Test match against India and also highlighted India's poor record in Rainbow Nation.
Indian cricket team will conclude their multi-format South Africa tour with a two-match Test series starting in Centurion on December 26 and will have a tough task against the history due to their poor head-to-head record in the Rainbow Nation.
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