The New Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg has become a battleground as the wicket is now being termed as 'spicy' after many batsmen suffered major blows to their body in the ongoing 3rd Test.
The South Africa all-rounder felt that the hosts got off to a positive start but the wicket can have anyone's number as the ball is unexpectedly swinging from time to time.
Bavuma will continue to be a part of the Test squad, with the national selectors opting not to name his replacement.
Smith's actions raised a few eyebrows but the Australian skipper laughed off the reaction after viewing the replay of the footage shown to him, stating that it was it standard technique to help shine the ball.
The Indian players are seen grinding and sweating it out in Johannesburg as they practise ahead of the third and final Test. Take a look.
The players witnessed an entirely different side of South Africa as they took out time to explore the wildlife with their respective families.
Take a look at some of the highlights that went down on day four of the second Test at Centurion between India and South Africa.
The India-Afghanistan Test will be a historic first for the war-ravaged nation where cricket has become the most popular sport.
India's original 'Master Blaster' Sunil Gavaskar feels that retired Test cricketer and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni shouldn't have quit Test cricket as his role in the team is invaluable.
It was an action-packed day at Centurion as Kohli's 150 and AB de Villiers speedy fifty was quite enjoyable till rain caused spoil-sport and bad light stopped play. Take a look at some of the highlights of day three.
Sehwag's dig at the wicket-keeper with a hilarious post was soon dignified with an amusing response which drew laughs and applause from the cricket fans.
England called up Lancashire batsman Liam Livingstone and returning paceman Mark Wood in its 16-man squad for the two-match Test series in New Zealand in March.
The 33-year-old batsman sustained an acute lumbar disc injury during the third ODI against Bangladesh in late October and was subsequently sidelined for six weeks.
In the first-ever four day Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe, a minimum of 98 overs will be bowled on each day and a first-innings lead of 150 runs will be enough to enforce the follow-on.
Ganguly's comment came after some reports stated that concerned with poor ticket sales especially during the India- Sri Lanka series opener last month at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
With this feat, Kohli also overtook Rahul Dravid, who has five double hundreds in his name, to join Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag in sharing the record of most number (six) of double centuries for India in Test cricket.
Anderson and his pace-bowling colleagues also found conditions to their liking in England's day-night tour game in Adelaide before the Ashes series.
The 33-year-old is currently playing in the Ram Slam T20 and his form in the competition has made Zondi believe that he is ready for a comeback.
On Monday, Cheteshwar Pujara achieved this rare feat and became only the third Indian and ninth overall cricketer to bat across five days in a Test match.
Darrell Hair was sentenced to an 18-month good behaviour bond, noting he repaid the money and was in counselling.
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