South Africa bagged their second win on the trot in the ongoing three-match ODI series against India as they thrashed the visitors by seven wickets in the second ODI at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21). It was yet another dominant performance from the hosts, who chased down the target of 288 runs comfortably with seven wickets to spare.

Rishabh Pant's brilliant knock of 85 runs went in vain as India lost the game comprehensively and conceded the series with back-to-back defeats. It was a must-win game for the KL Rahul-led side after a 31-run loss in the series opener at the same venue. However, South Africa once again proved too good for the Men in Blue.

Opting to bat first, India got off to a decent start with a 63-run stand for the first wicket between openers Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. Aiden Markram drew the first blood for the Proteas as he got rid of Dhawan on 29 off 38 balls before Keshav Mahara sent Virat Kohli packing on a duck to pile misery on India.

However, Rahul then combined with Pant to steady the ship as the duo put together a 115-run stand for the third wicket. While Rahul scored 55 off 79 balls, Pant displayed some brilliant strokeplay in his quickfire 85 off just 71 balls. The wicket-keeper batter missed out on a well-deserved hundred but created the record for the highest individual score by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in an ODI in South Africa.

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With the help of half-centuries from Rahul, Pant and crucial cameos from Shardul Thakur (40) and R Ashwin (25), India posted a fighting total of 287 runs on the board in their quota of 50 overs. However, the bowlers let the visitors down as South Africa had chased down the target comfortably.

Openers Janneman Malan and Quinton de Kock slammed half-centuries apiece to set up an easy chase for the hosts. While De Kock scored 78 off 66 balls laced with seven fours and three sixes, Malan missed out his century by just nine runs as he notched up a superb 91 off 108 balls.

The South African openers took the Indian bowlers to the cleaners and got the hosts off to a perfect start in the run-chase. The duo added a huge stand of 132 runs for the first wicket before handy knocks from skipper Temba Bavuma (35), Aiden Markram (37) and Rassie van der Dussen (37) helped South Africa overhaul the target with 11 balls to spare.

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With the seven-wicket win in the second ODI, South Africa have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead and clinched the series. India will be looking to bounce back to winning ways and earn a consolation victory when the two teams lock horns in the third and final ODI on Sunday (January 23).

South Africa bagged their second win on the trot in the ongoing three-match ODI series against India as they thrashed the visitors by seven wickets in the second ODI at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21).

South Africa bagged their second win on the trot in the ongoing three-match ODI series against India as they thrashed the visitors by seven wickets in the second ODI at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21). It was yet another dominant performance from the hosts, who chased down the target of 288 runs comfortably with seven wickets to spare. Rishabh Pant's brilliant knock of 85 runs went in vain as India lost the game comprehensively and conceded the series with back-to-back defeats. It was a must-win game for the KL Rahul-led side after a 31-run loss in the series opener at the same venue. However, South Africa once again proved too good for the Men in Blue. Opting to bat first, India got off to a decent start with a 63-run stand for the first wicket between openers Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. Aiden Markram drew the first blood for the Proteas as he got rid of Dhawan on 29 off 38 balls before Keshav Mahara sent Virat Kohli packing on a duck to pile misery on India. However, Rahul then combined with Pant to steady the ship as the duo put together a 115-run stand for the third wicket. While Rahul scored 55 off 79 balls, Pant displayed some brilliant strokeplay in his quickfire 85 off just 71 balls. The wicket-keeper batter missed out on a well-deserved hundred but created the record for the highest individual score by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in an ODI in South Africa. Also Read: Rahul's impact as a batter diminishes when he captains, he should learn from Kohli: Sanjay Manjrekar With the help of half-centuries from Rahul, Pant and crucial cameos from Shardul Thakur (40) and R Ashwin (25), India posted a fighting total of 287 runs on the board in their quota of 50 overs. However, the bowlers let the visitors down as South Africa had chased down the target comfortably. Openers Janneman Malan and Quinton de Kock slammed half-centuries apiece to set up an easy chase for the hosts. While De Kock scored 78 off 66 balls laced with seven fours and three sixes, Malan missed out his century by just nine runs as he notched up a superb 91 off 108 balls. The South African openers took the Indian bowlers to the cleaners and got the hosts off to a perfect start in the run-chase. The duo added a huge stand of 132 runs for the first wicket before handy knocks from skipper Temba Bavuma (35), Aiden Markram (37) and Rassie van der Dussen (37) helped South Africa overhaul the target with 11 balls to spare. Also Read: Pant breaks Dravid's record to achieve elusive feat with cracking 85 in 2nd ODI vs South Africa With the seven-wicket win in the second ODI, South Africa have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead and clinched the series. India will be looking to bounce back to winning ways and earn a consolation victory when the two teams lock horns in the third and final ODI on Sunday (January 23).

Rishabh Pant's brilliant knock in vain as South Africa thrash India by seven wickets in 2nd ODI, clinch series

Rishabh Pant slammed a brilliant knock of 85 runs in the second ODI against South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21) to achieve an elusive milestone. Despite missing out on a well-deserved maiden ODI ton, the Indian wicket-keeper batter wowed fans with some fantastic skills and strokeplay during his entertaining knock.

After opting to bat first in the must-win second ODI, India got off to a good start with openers KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan adding 63 runs for the first wicket. The visitors then lost Dhawan (29) and Virat Kohli (0) in quick succession before Rahul and Pant combined to steady the ship.

While Pant played the aggressor and went after the South African bowlers, Rahul played the anchor's role to perfection. Pant slammed a cracking 85 off 71 balls laced with ten fours and two sixes as he achieved an elusive milestone. The left-hander added a 115-run stand for the third wicket with skipper Rahul, who notched up a fine 55 off 79 deliveries.

With his 85-run-knock Pant broke current India head coach Rahul Dravid's record to achieve the milestone of the highest individual score in ODIs by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in South Africa. Pant now has the highest score by an Indian wicket-keeper in an ODI in South Africa, surpassing Dravid's 77 in Durban in 2001.

Highest individual ODI scores&nbsp;by an Indian wicket-keeper in South Africa:

85 &nbsp;Rishabh Pant v SA, Paarl 2022

&nbsp;77 &nbsp;Rahul Dravid v SA,&nbsp; Durban 2001

65 &nbsp;MS Dhoni v SA,&nbsp; Joburg 2013

62 &nbsp;Rahul Dravid v Eng, Durban 2003

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Pant also holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batter in Tests as he had become the first Indian keeper to score a century in South Africa during the recently-concluded three-match Test series. The left-hander is currently one of the vital cogs in the Indian team across formats and has been delivering consistent performances with the bat.

With the help of fifties from Pant and Rahul, and crucial contributions from R Ashwin (25) and Shradul Thakur (40), India managed to post a fighting total of 287 runs on the board in 50 overs. Having lost the first ODI by 31 runs, the visitors will be hopeful of bouncing back and levelling the three-match series with a win on Friday.

Rishabh Pant slammed a brilliant knock of 85 runs in the second ODI against South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21) to achieve an elusive milestone.

Rishabh Pant slammed a brilliant knock of 85 runs in the second ODI against South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21) to achieve an elusive milestone. Despite missing out on a well-deserved maiden ODI ton, the Indian wicket-keeper batter wowed fans with some fantastic skills and strokeplay during his entertaining knock. After opting to bat first in the must-win second ODI, India got off to a good start with openers KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan adding 63 runs for the first wicket. The visitors then lost Dhawan (29) and Virat Kohli (0) in quick succession before Rahul and Pant combined to steady the ship. While Pant played the aggressor and went after the South African bowlers, Rahul played the anchor's role to perfection. Pant slammed a cracking 85 off 71 balls laced with ten fours and two sixes as he achieved an elusive milestone. The left-hander added a 115-run stand for the third wicket with skipper Rahul, who notched up a fine 55 off 79 deliveries. With his 85-run-knock Pant broke current India head coach Rahul Dravid's record to achieve the milestone of the highest individual score in ODIs by an Indian wicket-keeper batter in South Africa. Pant now has the highest score by an Indian wicket-keeper in an ODI in South Africa, surpassing Dravid's 77 in Durban in 2001. Highest individual ODI scores by an Indian wicket-keeper in South Africa: 85 Rishabh Pant v SA, Paarl 2022 77 Rahul Dravid v SA, Durban 2001 65 MS Dhoni v SA, Joburg 2013 62 Rahul Dravid v Eng, Durban 2003 Also Read: WATCH - Comedy of errors ensues between Rahul, Pant before Keshav Maharaj misses run-out chance Pant also holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batter in Tests as he had become the first Indian keeper to score a century in South Africa during the recently-concluded three-match Test series. The left-hander is currently one of the vital cogs in the Indian team across formats and has been delivering consistent performances with the bat. With the help of fifties from Pant and Rahul, and crucial contributions from R Ashwin (25) and Shradul Thakur (40), India managed to post a fighting total of 287 runs on the board in 50 overs. Having lost the first ODI by 31 runs, the visitors will be hopeful of bouncing back and levelling the three-match series with a win on Friday.

Rishabh Pant breaks Rahul Dravid's record to achieve elusive feat with cracking 85 in 2nd ODI vs South Africa

Virat Kohli endured a disappointing outing with the bat in the ongoing second ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21). The former India captain was dismissed by spinner Keshav Maharaj without opening his account after managing to face just five balls in his innings.

After opting to bat first in the must-win game, India got off to a good start as openers KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan added 63 runs for the first wicket before the left-hander was dismissed by Aiden Markram on 29 off 38 deliveries. Kohli came out to bat at number three and was expected to build a partnership with Rahul.

However, Kohli&nbsp;failed to get off to a good start and was sent packing by Maharaj. It was a tossed up delivery from Maharaj, which Kohli was expected to dispatch but the former India skipper played a very poor shot as the ball landed straight into the hands of Temba Bavuma in the cover region. It was a soft dismissal as Kohli recorded his 14th duck in ODIs.

With his 14th duck, Kohli went past his India teammate Rohit Sharma and current India head coach Rahul Dravid in the list of most ducks for India while batting at no. 1 to 7 positions. Kohli joined the likes of Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina in an unwanted list of Indian batters with 14 ducks in ODIs. He is now joint-second on the mist of Indian batters with most ducks in ODIs while batting at no.1 to 7.

Kohli had been dismissed on a duck by a pacer on all 13 occasions in the past, however, on Friday, Maharaj became the first-ever spinner to hand former India captain a duck in ODIs. England's Adil Rashid is the only spinner to have dismissed Kohli on a duck in T20Is while Moeen Ali and Ajaz Patel have dismissed him on a duck in Tests.

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<h3>A long drought without a hundred for Virat Kohli</h3>

Kohli's century drought continues to extend in international cricket as the batting maestro struggles to find consistency with the willow. He has now gone 17 innings without a century in ODIs - his longest streak without scoring a ton in the fifty-over format.

After Kohli's dismissal, skipper Rahul combined with Rishabh Pant to steady the ship for India as both batters notched up half-centuries apiece. While Pant slammed a quickfire 85 off 71 balls, Rahul notched up 55 off 79 deliveries to add 115 runs for the third wicket.

Virat Kohli endured a disappointing outing with the bat in the ongoing second ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21).

Virat Kohli endured a disappointing outing with the bat in the ongoing second ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21). The former India captain was dismissed by spinner Keshav Maharaj without opening his account after managing to face just five balls in his innings. After opting to bat first in the must-win game, India got off to a good start as openers KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan added 63 runs for the first wicket before the left-hander was dismissed by Aiden Markram on 29 off 38 deliveries. Kohli came out to bat at number three and was expected to build a partnership with Rahul. However, Kohli failed to get off to a good start and was sent packing by Maharaj. It was a tossed up delivery from Maharaj, which Kohli was expected to dispatch but the former India skipper played a very poor shot as the ball landed straight into the hands of Temba Bavuma in the cover region. It was a soft dismissal as Kohli recorded his 14th duck in ODIs. With his 14th duck, Kohli went past his India teammate Rohit Sharma and current India head coach Rahul Dravid in the list of most ducks for India while batting at no. 1 to 7 positions. Kohli joined the likes of Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina in an unwanted list of Indian batters with 14 ducks in ODIs. He is now joint-second on the mist of Indian batters with most ducks in ODIs while batting at no.1 to 7. Kohli had been dismissed on a duck by a pacer on all 13 occasions in the past, however, on Friday, Maharaj became the first-ever spinner to hand former India captain a duck in ODIs. England's Adil Rashid is the only spinner to have dismissed Kohli on a duck in T20Is while Moeen Ali and Ajaz Patel have dismissed him on a duck in Tests. Also Read: 'I am not surprised': Kevin Pietersen reacts to Virat Kohli's shocking decision to quit Test captaincy A long drought without a hundred for Virat Kohli Kohli's century drought continues to extend in international cricket as the batting maestro struggles to find consistency with the willow. He has now gone 17 innings without a century in ODIs - his longest streak without scoring a ton in the fifty-over format. After Kohli's dismissal, skipper Rahul combined with Rishabh Pant to steady the ship for India as both batters notched up half-centuries apiece. While Pant slammed a quickfire 85 off 71 balls, Rahul notched up 55 off 79 deliveries to add 115 runs for the third wicket.

Virat Kohli creates unwanted record after 5-ball duck in 2nd ODI against South Africa

Indian captain Virat Kohli and other players have been subjected to immense criticism following their outburst at the stump-mic during Day 3 of the recently-concluded series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Indian players were seen openly expressing their frustration and accusing the official host broadcaster of controlling the hawk-eye projection after a DRS call went against them.

Dean Elgar was trapped lbw by R Ashwin during Soth Africa's second innings on Day 3 and was adjudged out by the on-field umpire. He later went for a review and managed to survive as the hawk-eye projected the ball to be going over the stumps despite the replays suggesting that the batter had been hit below his knee by the ball.

A controversy erupted soon as Indian skipper Kohli walked towards the stump-mic to aim a jibe at SuperSport - the host broadcaster. R Ashwin and KL Rahul also joined in and aimed digs at the broadcaster, accusing them of controlling the DRS. The Indian team were warned about their conduct during the day's play but were not charged by the ICC.

As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, the ICC match officials had a word with the Indian team management post the conclusion of the Test match and warned them about their on-field conduct. There was no charge levelled against India for a code of conduct breach.

"Focus on your team as well when they shine the ball eh, not just the opposition. Trying to catch people all the time," Kohli was heard saying on the stump-mic after Elgar managed to survive the lbw decision.&nbsp;"You should find better ways to win, SuperSport," said Ashwin as he also vented out on the host broadcaster.

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Kohli was asked to share his views on the controversial episode during the post-match presser on Friday after India's seven-wicket loss in the third Test. The Indian skipper chose to remain silent on the issue and said he didn't want to trigger any controversy.

"That one moment seems very nice and very exciting to make a controversy out of, which honestly I'm not interested in making a controversy of it at all. It was just a moment that passed and we moved on from it, and just kept focusing on the game and trying to pick up wickets," Kohi said in the post-match presser.

Indian captain Virat Kohli and other players have been subjected to immense criticism following their outburst at the stump-mic during Day 3 of the recently-concluded series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Indian captain Virat Kohli and other players have been subjected to immense criticism following their outburst at the stump-mic during Day 3 of the recently-concluded series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Indian players were seen openly expressing their frustration and accusing the official host broadcaster of controlling the hawk-eye projection after a DRS call went against them. Dean Elgar was trapped lbw by R Ashwin during Soth Africa's second innings on Day 3 and was adjudged out by the on-field umpire. He later went for a review and managed to survive as the hawk-eye projected the ball to be going over the stumps despite the replays suggesting that the batter had been hit below his knee by the ball. A controversy erupted soon as Indian skipper Kohli walked towards the stump-mic to aim a jibe at SuperSport - the host broadcaster. R Ashwin and KL Rahul also joined in and aimed digs at the broadcaster, accusing them of controlling the DRS. The Indian team were warned about their conduct during the day's play but were not charged by the ICC. As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, the ICC match officials had a word with the Indian team management post the conclusion of the Test match and warned them about their on-field conduct. There was no charge levelled against India for a code of conduct breach. "Focus on your team as well when they shine the ball eh, not just the opposition. Trying to catch people all the time," Kohli was heard saying on the stump-mic after Elgar managed to survive the lbw decision. "You should find better ways to win, SuperSport," said Ashwin as he also vented out on the host broadcaster. Also Read: 'Dream turned into a nightmare': Suni Gavaskar baffled by India's tactics in third Test against South Africa Kohli was asked to share his views on the controversial episode during the post-match presser on Friday after India's seven-wicket loss in the third Test. The Indian skipper chose to remain silent on the issue and said he didn't want to trigger any controversy. "That one moment seems very nice and very exciting to make a controversy out of, which honestly I'm not interested in making a controversy of it at all. It was just a moment that passed and we moved on from it, and just kept focusing on the game and trying to pick up wickets," Kohi said in the post-match presser.

No charges but Virat Kohli & Co. warned by ICC officials after stump-mic outburst against South Africa

South African broadcaster SuperSport has responded to the allegations of foul-play made by the Indian players during Day 3 of the recently-concluded third Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli, didn't shy away from venting out their frustration on the official broadcaster for the hosts after a controversial DRS call went South Africa's way on Day 3 of the Test match.

The incident happened during Day 3 when South Africa skipper Dean Elgar was trapped plumb lbw by R Ashwin. The on-field umpire raised his finger and deemed Elgar out. However, the SA captain went for a review and the DRS hawk-eyer showed the ball was going over the stumps despite the replays suggesting that the ball had hit him below his knee.

The hawk-eye tracker left Indian players baffled as Kohli and others were absolutely furious. Kohli was then seen walking towards the stump mic and taking a jibe at the host broadcaster SuperSport. “Focus on your team as well when they shine the ball eh, not just the opposition. Trying to catch people all the time,” Kohli was heard saying.

R Ashwin and KL Rahul also joined the bandwagon and alleged foul-play by taking a dig at SuperSport. “You have got to find better ways to win SuperSport,” Ashwin was caught saying on the stump-mic while Rahul said - “The whole country against us 11.”

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SuperSport has now responded to the allegations and comments from the Indian players and said it has no control over the hawk-eye, which is an independent service provider and is approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC).&nbsp;

“SuperSport notes comments made by certain members of the Indian cricket team. Hawk-Eye is an independent service provider, approved by the ICC and their technology has been accepted for many years as an integral part of DRS,” the broadcaster said in a statement, as per AFP.

“SuperSport does not have any control over the Hawk-Eye technology,” the statement added.

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South Africa denied India a historic win in the third Test as they chased down the target of 212 runs comfortably in the second innings in Cape Town. Keegan Petersen was the hero for the Proteas with a brilliant knock 82 runs in their second innings.

With the seven-wicket win, South Africa clinched the Test series 2-1 as India's wait for their maiden Test series win in the Rainbow nation was extended once again.

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South African broadcaster SuperSport has responded to the allegations of foul-play made by the Indian players during Day 3 of the recently-concluded third Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.

South African broadcaster SuperSport has responded to the allegations of foul-play made by the Indian players during Day 3 of the recently-concluded third Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Indian players, including captain Virat Kohli, didn't shy away from venting out their frustration on the official broadcaster for the hosts after a controversial DRS call went South Africa's way on Day 3 of the Test match. The incident happened during Day 3 when South Africa skipper Dean Elgar was trapped plumb lbw by R Ashwin. The on-field umpire raised his finger and deemed Elgar out. However, the SA captain went for a review and the DRS hawk-eyer showed the ball was going over the stumps despite the replays suggesting that the ball had hit him below his knee. The hawk-eye tracker left Indian players baffled as Kohli and others were absolutely furious. Kohli was then seen walking towards the stump mic and taking a jibe at the host broadcaster SuperSport. “Focus on your team as well when they shine the ball eh, not just the opposition. Trying to catch people all the time,” Kohli was heard saying. R Ashwin and KL Rahul also joined the bandwagon and alleged foul-play by taking a dig at SuperSport. “You have got to find better ways to win SuperSport,” Ashwin was caught saying on the stump-mic while Rahul said - “The whole country against us 11.” Also Read: [VIDEO] 'You go after someone who is 5 years younger': Kohli gives it back to Van der Dussen in 3rd Test SuperSport has now responded to the allegations and comments from the Indian players and said it has no control over the hawk-eye, which is an independent service provider and is approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC). “SuperSport notes comments made by certain members of the Indian cricket team. Hawk-Eye is an independent service provider, approved by the ICC and their technology has been accepted for many years as an integral part of DRS,” the broadcaster said in a statement, as per AFP. “SuperSport does not have any control over the Hawk-Eye technology,” the statement added. Also Read: 'Focus on your team..': Kohli vents out anger on stump mic after Dean Elgar DRS controversy - WATCH South Africa denied India a historic win in the third Test as they chased down the target of 212 runs comfortably in the second innings in Cape Town. Keegan Petersen was the hero for the Proteas with a brilliant knock 82 runs in their second innings. With the seven-wicket win, South Africa clinched the Test series 2-1 as India's wait for their maiden Test series win in the Rainbow nation was extended once again.

South African broadcaster responds after Indian players allege foul-play in Dean Elgar DRS controversy

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli didn't hold back as he went after the South Africa players once after another in the recently-concluded third and final Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa won the match by seven wickets after comfortably chasing down the target of 212 runs with seven wickets to spare in their second innings on Day 4 (Friday).

While it proved to be an easy win for the hosts&nbsp;in the end, the game saw some heated moments between the players from both sides. Both the teams gave their all to come out on top and the players were involved in some fiery exchanges throughout the course of the Test match.

After venting out his frustration on the stump mic after Dean Elgar survived a controversial DRS call on Day 3, Kohli went after South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen on Day 4 of the Test match. Kohli gave it back to Van der Dussen over his heated exchange with Rishabh Pant during India's second innings on Day 3.

The incident happened in the 37th over of South Africa's second innings when Mohammed Shami thought he had induced an edge of Van der Dussen's bat. India went for a review only to find out that his bat had hit the ground which caused the noise as the batter was ruled not out. Though, there was a spike detected on the ultra edge when the ball passed the bat.

Kohli was thus once again left unhappy and had a chat with the on-field umpire before heading back towards the second slip. On his way, he had a small exchange with Van der Dussen and taunted him for going After 24-year-old Pant.

"Really? So you go after someone who is five years younger than you? Yeah? And then you are asking me if you sledge Rishabh?," Kohli can be heard telling the Proteas batter on the stump mic.

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<h2>South Africa deny India historic Test series win</h2>

Asked to chase 212 runs in their second innings, South Africa got off to a shaky start as they lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 16 before captain Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen added 78 runs for the second wicket. While Elgar could only score 30 off 96 balls, Petersen slammed a brilliant 82 to help South Africa scale down the 212-run target comfortably.

South Africa denied India a historic maiden Test series win in their own backyard with the seven-wicket victory. India were on the verge of scripting history in the series after they won the series-opener in Centurion. However, the hosts bounced back to win the next two games in a row to claim the series 2-1.

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Indian Test captain Virat Kohli didn't hold back as he went after the South Africa players once after another in the recently-concluded third and final Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli didn't hold back as he went after the South Africa players once after another in the recently-concluded third and final Test between the two sides at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa won the match by seven wickets after comfortably chasing down the target of 212 runs with seven wickets to spare in their second innings on Day 4 (Friday). While it proved to be an easy win for the hosts in the end, the game saw some heated moments between the players from both sides. Both the teams gave their all to come out on top and the players were involved in some fiery exchanges throughout the course of the Test match. After venting out his frustration on the stump mic after Dean Elgar survived a controversial DRS call on Day 3, Kohli went after South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen on Day 4 of the Test match. Kohli gave it back to Van der Dussen over his heated exchange with Rishabh Pant during India's second innings on Day 3. The incident happened in the 37th over of South Africa's second innings when Mohammed Shami thought he had induced an edge of Van der Dussen's bat. India went for a review only to find out that his bat had hit the ground which caused the noise as the batter was ruled not out. Though, there was a spike detected on the ultra edge when the ball passed the bat. Kohli was thus once again left unhappy and had a chat with the on-field umpire before heading back towards the second slip. On his way, he had a small exchange with Van der Dussen and taunted him for going After 24-year-old Pant. "Really? So you go after someone who is five years younger than you? Yeah? And then you are asking me if you sledge Rishabh?," Kohli can be heard telling the Proteas batter on the stump mic. Watch video: What will we do without Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/vg7XPSdEQX — Benaam Baadshah (@BenaamBaadshah4) January 14, 2022 × Also Read: 'Focus on your team..': Kohli vents out anger on stump mic after Dean Elgar DRS controversy - WATCH South Africa deny India historic Test series win Asked to chase 212 runs in their second innings, South Africa got off to a shaky start as they lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 16 before captain Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen added 78 runs for the second wicket. While Elgar could only score 30 off 96 balls, Petersen slammed a brilliant 82 to help South Africa scale down the 212-run target comfortably. South Africa denied India a historic maiden Test series win in their own backyard with the seven-wicket victory. India were on the verge of scripting history in the series after they won the series-opener in Centurion. However, the hosts bounced back to win the next two games in a row to claim the series 2-1.

[VIDEO] 'You go after someone who is 5 years younger': Kohli gives it back to Van der Dussen in 3rd Test

South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the series-deciding third Test of the three-match series on Friday (January 14) to clinch three-match series 2-1. Keegan Petersen turned out to be the hero for the hosts as he slammed a brilliant knock of 82 runs to help South Africa chase down the target of 212 runs in their second innings comfortably and win the Cape Town encounter.

It was a disappointing batting performance from the Indian team in the game as the visitors were bundled out for just 198 runs in their second innings after managing a lead of 13 runs. South African batters produced a gritty display with the bat to ensure they bounced back to claim the series 2-1 after losing the series-opener in Centurion by 113 runs.

After winning the first Test in Centurion, India were in a closing distance of scripting history by winning their maiden Test series in the Rainbow nation as they needed just one more win to secure the series. However, South Africa won the next two games in a row to ensure India's hunt for their maiden Test series win in the country was extended.

Kohli said South Africa deserved to win the series after the way they bounced back post their loss in the first game and pointed out how lapse of concentration in key moments cost India the series.

"I think it's a great spectacle of Test cricket for all to see. We played well in the first game to win but South Africa bounced back well in the second and carried on the momentum in the third as well. There was some lapse of concentration from us as well in key moments," Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"I thought South Africa performed better in those key moments and totally deserved the win," the Indian skipper added.

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Virat Kohli pins blame on India's batters

&nbsp;While Kohli credited the South African bowlers for bowling well throughout the three-match Test series, the Indian skipper admitted the Indian batters were far from being on top of their game.

While the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara continued to disappoint, Kohli himself struggled to get going in the Test series. Barring his unbeaten century in the second innings of the third Test, Rishabh Pant also had an average outing in the series.

"The opposition bowlers bowled well this series but generally, we haven't been consistent. We have had too many batting collapses. Of course, it (batting) has been the reason, no doubt about that. Their bowlers were just better in terms of their execution and applying pressure. Batting is certainly something to be looked at. No excuses there," Kohli said as he explained the reason behind India's series loss.

"It's really disappointing for sure. We did well in Australia and England but that doesn't guarantee us success in South Africa," he added.

 
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South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the series-deciding third Test of the three-match series on Friday (January 14) to clinch three-match series 2-1.

South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the series-deciding third Test of the three-match series on Friday (January 14) to clinch three-match series 2-1. Keegan Petersen turned out to be the hero for the hosts as he slammed a brilliant knock of 82 runs to help South Africa chase down the target of 212 runs in their second innings comfortably and win the Cape Town encounter. It was a disappointing batting performance from the Indian team in the game as the visitors were bundled out for just 198 runs in their second innings after managing a lead of 13 runs. South African batters produced a gritty display with the bat to ensure they bounced back to claim the series 2-1 after losing the series-opener in Centurion by 113 runs. After winning the first Test in Centurion, India were in a closing distance of scripting history by winning their maiden Test series in the Rainbow nation as they needed just one more win to secure the series. However, South Africa won the next two games in a row to ensure India's hunt for their maiden Test series win in the country was extended. Kohli said South Africa deserved to win the series after the way they bounced back post their loss in the first game and pointed out how lapse of concentration in key moments cost India the series. "I think it's a great spectacle of Test cricket for all to see. We played well in the first game to win but South Africa bounced back well in the second and carried on the momentum in the third as well. There was some lapse of concentration from us as well in key moments," Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "I thought South Africa performed better in those key moments and totally deserved the win," the Indian skipper added. Also Read: Would not give Ajinkya Rahane another innings: Manjrekar wants senior batter to play first-class cricket Virat Kohli pins blame on India's batters While Kohli credited the South African bowlers for bowling well throughout the three-match Test series, the Indian skipper admitted the Indian batters were far from being on top of their game. While the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara continued to disappoint, Kohli himself struggled to get going in the Test series. Barring his unbeaten century in the second innings of the third Test, Rishabh Pant also had an average outing in the series. "The opposition bowlers bowled well this series but generally, we haven't been consistent. We have had too many batting collapses. Of course, it (batting) has been the reason, no doubt about that. Their bowlers were just better in terms of their execution and applying pressure. Batting is certainly something to be looked at. No excuses there," Kohli said as he explained the reason behind India's series loss. "It's really disappointing for sure. We did well in Australia and England but that doesn't guarantee us success in South Africa," he added.

'No doubt about that': Virat Kohli explains reason behind India's 2-1 defeat in Test series vs South Africa

Senior India batsman Ajinkya Rahane's struggles continued in the ongoing third Test against South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. The under-fire batter, who has been facing criticism from all corners for his long-standing lean patch in the longest format of the game, was dismissed cheaply for 1 and 9 in the third Test in Cape Town.&nbsp;

As the veteran batter continues to disappoint, former India cricketer and expert Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rahane does not deserve another innings for Team India in the longest format. Manjrear believes Rahane needs to go back and prove himself in first-class cricket to justify his selection in the Test team.

Many believed Rahane would make way for returning skipper Virat Kohli in the ongoing series-deciding third Test between India and South Africa after his disappointing show. However, a half-century in the second innings of the second Test saw Rahane buy a little more time for himself.

However, he failed to carry the momentum in the all-important third Test and is likely to be axed from the Test side. Manjrekar said Rahane's form in the last 3-4 years has been woeful and there is nothing that gives him slightest of hopes of a turnaround from the batter.

“It’s (his dismissal) a combination of a good delivery and Ajinkya Rahane’s form. He needs to go back and play first-class cricket and hopefully get his mojo back. I would not give Rahane another innings. Pujara has a stronger case in my book. Nothing about Rahane in the last 3-4 years gives me hope that he is coming back into form. There have been glimmers when he got a hundred in Melbourne. But, apart from that, nothing much,” Manjrekar said on ESPN Cricinfo.

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India are on the verge of losing the third and final Test of the three-match series with South Africa in closing distance of a win. The hosts were asked to chase just 212 runs in their second innings and are likely to overhaul the target comfortably. A win will see South Africa clinch the series 2-1.

Senior India batsman Ajinkya Rahane's struggles continued in the ongoing third Test against South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. The under-fire batter, who has been facing criticism from all corners for his long-standing lean patch in the longest format of the game, was dismissed cheaply for 1 and 9 in the third Test in Cape Town.

Senior India batsman Ajinkya Rahane's struggles continued in the ongoing third Test against South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. The under-fire batter, who has been facing criticism from all corners for his long-standing lean patch in the longest format of the game, was dismissed cheaply for 1 and 9 in the third Test in Cape Town. As the veteran batter continues to disappoint, former India cricketer and expert Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rahane does not deserve another innings for Team India in the longest format. Manjrear believes Rahane needs to go back and prove himself in first-class cricket to justify his selection in the Test team. Many believed Rahane would make way for returning skipper Virat Kohli in the ongoing series-deciding third Test between India and South Africa after his disappointing show. However, a half-century in the second innings of the second Test saw Rahane buy a little more time for himself. However, he failed to carry the momentum in the all-important third Test and is likely to be axed from the Test side. Manjrekar said Rahane's form in the last 3-4 years has been woeful and there is nothing that gives him slightest of hopes of a turnaround from the batter. “It’s (his dismissal) a combination of a good delivery and Ajinkya Rahane’s form. He needs to go back and play first-class cricket and hopefully get his mojo back. I would not give Rahane another innings. Pujara has a stronger case in my book. Nothing about Rahane in the last 3-4 years gives me hope that he is coming back into form. There have been glimmers when he got a hundred in Melbourne. But, apart from that, nothing much,” Manjrekar said on ESPN Cricinfo. Also Read: Virat Kohli is very immature: Gautam Gambhir slams Indian skipper after stump-mic outburst in 3rd Test India are on the verge of losing the third and final Test of the three-match series with South Africa in closing distance of a win. The hosts were asked to chase just 212 runs in their second innings and are likely to overhaul the target comfortably. A win will see South Africa clinch the series 2-1.

Would not give Ajinkya Rahane another innings: Manjrekar wants senior batter to play first-class cricket

India's Test captain Virat Kohli remains a livewire on the field when leading his side. He rarely shies away from getting into the nerves of the opposition and likes to give it back. Kohli was absolutely furious after a controversial DRS call went in South Africa's favour during Day 3 of the ongoing third Test between the two sides in Cape Town on Thursday.

Kohli lost his cool and directed a brutal dig towards the host broadcaster (SuperSport) after South Africa skipper Dean Elgar survived an LBW call. R Ashwin had trapped Elgar plumb and the ball hit him below his knee, however, the DRS&nbsp;hawk-eye predicted the ball to be going over the stumps.

Kohli along with the likes of Ashwin and KL Rahul aimed jibes at the host broadcaster after the decision saw Elgar survive. Many have criticised Kohli and the other Indian players for going overboard with their reaction, including former India opener Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir slammed Kohli for setting the wrong example with his behaviour.

Calling the Indian skipper 'immature', Gambhir said with such actions, Kohli can never become an idol for youngsters across the nation. “Kohli is very immature. It's worst for an Indian captain to say like this in stumps. By doing this you will never be an idol to youngsters," Gambhir said on Star Sports.

“In the first innings, you got a 50-50 call on caught behind then you were silent and in Mayank appeal too. I think Dravid will talk to him on this topic,” he added.

Kohli was visibly upset after Elgar's dismissal was overturned by the DRS before he walked up to the stumps to vent out his frustration. "Focus on your team while they shine the ball. Not just the opposition. Trying to catch people all the time,” he was heard saying on the stump-mic taking a dig at the official&nbsp;broadcaster.

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Elgar had been initially ruled out by the on-field umpire but he decided to review the LBW call and managed to survive, thanks to the hawk-eye. Elgar was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah later in the day after scoring 30 runs off 96 balls to take South Africa in a comfortable position in the game.

In pursuit of the target of 212 runs, South Africa were 101/2 at stumps on Day 3 and need just 111 runs to win the game with two days to play. A win will see South Africa clinch the three-match Test series 2-1.

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India's Test captain Virat Kohli remains a livewire on the field when leading his side. He rarely shies away from getting into the nerves of the opposition and likes to give it back.

India's Test captain Virat Kohli remains a livewire on the field when leading his side. He rarely shies away from getting into the nerves of the opposition and likes to give it back. Kohli was absolutely furious after a controversial DRS call went in South Africa's favour during Day 3 of the ongoing third Test between the two sides in Cape Town on Thursday. Kohli lost his cool and directed a brutal dig towards the host broadcaster (SuperSport) after South Africa skipper Dean Elgar survived an LBW call. R Ashwin had trapped Elgar plumb and the ball hit him below his knee, however, the DRS hawk-eye predicted the ball to be going over the stumps. Kohli along with the likes of Ashwin and KL Rahul aimed jibes at the host broadcaster after the decision saw Elgar survive. Many have criticised Kohli and the other Indian players for going overboard with their reaction, including former India opener Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir slammed Kohli for setting the wrong example with his behaviour. Calling the Indian skipper 'immature', Gambhir said with such actions, Kohli can never become an idol for youngsters across the nation. “Kohli is very immature. It's worst for an Indian captain to say like this in stumps. By doing this you will never be an idol to youngsters," Gambhir said on Star Sports. “In the first innings, you got a 50-50 call on caught behind then you were silent and in Mayank appeal too. I think Dravid will talk to him on this topic,” he added. Kohli was visibly upset after Elgar's dismissal was overturned by the DRS before he walked up to the stumps to vent out his frustration. "Focus on your team while they shine the ball. Not just the opposition. Trying to catch people all the time,” he was heard saying on the stump-mic taking a dig at the official broadcaster. Reaction on Stump mic after Dean Elgar's LBW was overturned: Erasmus - that's impossible. Ashwin - you should find better ways to win, Supersport. Kohli - Focus on your team as well. Trying to catch people all the time. KL - whole country playing against XI guys. #SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/v9ntM86d5D — Achal (@Achal_Singh18) January 13, 2022 × Also Read: 'Focus on your team..': Kohli vents out anger on stump mic after Dean Elgar DRS controversy - WATCH Elgar had been initially ruled out by the on-field umpire but he decided to review the LBW call and managed to survive, thanks to the hawk-eye. Elgar was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah later in the day after scoring 30 runs off 96 balls to take South Africa in a comfortable position in the game. In pursuit of the target of 212 runs, South Africa were 101/2 at stumps on Day 3 and need just 111 runs to win the game with two days to play. A win will see South Africa clinch the three-match Test series 2-1.

Virat Kohli is very immature: Gautam Gambhir slams Indian skipper after stump-mic outburst in 3rd Test

Indian captain Virat Kohli was absolutely livid as he raged into the stump mic following a controversial DRS decision which saw South Africa skipper Dean Elgar survive during Day 3 of the ongoing third Test between the two sides in Cape Town. The incident happened during South Africa's second innings after the visitors were asked to chase the target of 212 runs.

During the 21st over, South Africa skipper Dean Elgar was given out LBW by the on-field umpire after being trapped plumb in front by spinner R Ashwin. However, Elgar decided to review the decision and opted for the DRS. While the replays showed the ball had hit Elgar below the knee, the hawk-eye showed that the ball was going over the stumps.

Much to Indian players' surprise and agony, the on-field umpire's decision was overruled as Elgar was given not out by the third umpire on the basis of the hawk eye's prediction. Kohli was certainly not happy with the decision and was spotted venting out his frustration on the stump mic.

The Indian skipper took a dig at the official broadcaster of the hosts, telling them to focus on their own team and not just the opposition.&nbsp;"Focus on your team as well when they shine the ball.. and not just the opposition, trying to catch people all the time," Kohli was heard saying on the stump mic.

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Indian batter KL Rahul and spinner Ashwin also joined Kohli in taking a dig at the host broadcaster.&nbsp;"Whole country playing against XI guys," KL Rahul can be heard saying on the stump mic while Ashwin said - "you should find better ways to win."

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Rishabh Pant's unbeaten century was the only bright spot for India on an otherwise disappointing Day 3 as the visitors were bundled out for 198 runs in their second innings. South Africa, on the other hand got off to a good start in their second innings and ended Day 3 at 101/2. The hosts are now just 111 runs away from winning the third Test and claiming the series 2-1.

Indian captain Virat Kohli was absolutely livid as he raged into the stump mic following a controversial DRS decision which saw South Africa skipper Dean Elgar survive during Day 3 of the ongoing third Test between the two sides in Cape Town.

Indian captain Virat Kohli was absolutely livid as he raged into the stump mic following a controversial DRS decision which saw South Africa skipper Dean Elgar survive during Day 3 of the ongoing third Test between the two sides in Cape Town. The incident happened during South Africa's second innings after the visitors were asked to chase the target of 212 runs. During the 21st over, South Africa skipper Dean Elgar was given out LBW by the on-field umpire after being trapped plumb in front by spinner R Ashwin. However, Elgar decided to review the decision and opted for the DRS. While the replays showed the ball had hit Elgar below the knee, the hawk-eye showed that the ball was going over the stumps. Much to Indian players' surprise and agony, the on-field umpire's decision was overruled as Elgar was given not out by the third umpire on the basis of the hawk eye's prediction. Kohli was certainly not happy with the decision and was spotted venting out his frustration on the stump mic. The Indian skipper took a dig at the official broadcaster of the hosts, telling them to focus on their own team and not just the opposition. "Focus on your team as well when they shine the ball.. and not just the opposition, trying to catch people all the time," Kohli was heard saying on the stump mic. Watch video: Reaction on Stump mic after Dean Elgar's LBW was overturned: Erasmus - that's impossible. Ashwin - you should find better ways to win, Supersport. Kohli - Focus on your team as well. Trying to catch people all the time. KL - whole country playing against XI guys. #SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/v9ntM86d5D — Achal (@Achal_Singh18) January 13, 2022 × Indian batter KL Rahul and spinner Ashwin also joined Kohli in taking a dig at the host broadcaster. "Whole country playing against XI guys," KL Rahul can be heard saying on the stump mic while Ashwin said - "you should find better ways to win." Also Read: Virat Kohli-led India become first-ever batting line-up to achieve bizarre feat in purest format Rishabh Pant's unbeaten century was the only bright spot for India on an otherwise disappointing Day 3 as the visitors were bundled out for 198 runs in their second innings. South Africa, on the other hand got off to a good start in their second innings and ended Day 3 at 101/2. The hosts are now just 111 runs away from winning the third Test and claiming the series 2-1.

'Focus on your team..': Virat Kohli vents out anger on stump mic after Dean Elgar DRS controversy - WATCH

India will be aiming to register a historic maiden Test series win in South Africa when they lock horns with the Proteas in the third and final Test of the three-match series in Cape Town. The series is currently locked at 1-1 with the decider set to get underway from Tuesday (November 11).

India have so far managed only four Test wins in South Africa and are yet to win their first-ever Test series in the Rainbow nation. However, they have a strong chance of doing the unthinkable this time around as they stand just one win away from clinching the ongoing series against the Proteas.

India won the series-opener against South Africa comprehensively by 113 runs before slipping to a seven-wicket defeat in the second Test against the hosts in the absence of captain Virat Kohli, who missed the game due to a back spasm. With Kohli back in the playing XI, India have been handed a massive boost ahead of the series decider.

India's Test record in Cape Town:

India have so far played a total of five Test matches at the Newlands in Cape Town and have remained winless. They have managed three draws while South Africa have churned out three wins in the five encounters played between the two sides at the iconic venue. Here is a look at India's performances in Test matches at Cape Town.

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1992

India and South Africa met for the first time in Cape Town in the year 1992 when Mohammad Azharuddin was leading India. South Africa posted 360 runs on the board in their first innings before bundling out India for 276. In their second innings, the hosts declared on 130/6 while India could only manage 29/1 as the game ended in a draw.

1997&nbsp;

In the second Test meeting between India and South Africa in Cape Town in 1997, the hosts got the better of the visitors by a massive margin of 282 runs. Riding on centuries from Gary Kirsten and Brian Mcmillan the Proteas posted a huge total of 529 runs in their first innings which saw them walk away with the game comfortably.

2007&nbsp;

India registered their first Test win in South Africa in the 2007 tour of the country. However, the visitors had lost the third Test in Cape Town by five wickets. Despite posting a strong total of 414 runs on the board in their first innings, India managed a lead of only 41 runs before being bowled out for 169 runs in the second innings to lose the game by five wickets.

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2011

India's second draw against South Africa at Cape Town came in 2011 when the MS Dhoni-led side posted 364 runs in their first innings, in reply to South Africa's first-innings total of 362 runs and took a lead of 2 runs. However, the hosts rode on a century from Jacques Kallis to once again score over 300 runs in their second innings and draw the game.

2018&nbsp;

South Africa defeated India by 72 runs in the latest Test encounter between the two sides in Cape Town in 2018. AB de Villiers' half-century helped South Africa post 286 runs in their first innings while India were skittled out for 209 in response. South Africa managed only 130 runs in their second innings but Vernon Philander's six-wicket haul helped them beat India by 72 runs.

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India will be aiming to register a historic maiden Test series win in South Africa when they lock horns with the Proteas in the third and final Test of the three-match series in Cape Town.

India will be aiming to register a historic maiden Test series win in South Africa when they lock horns with the Proteas in the third and final Test of the three-match series in Cape Town. The series is currently locked at 1-1 with the decider set to get underway from Tuesday (November 11). India have so far managed only four Test wins in South Africa and are yet to win their first-ever Test series in the Rainbow nation. However, they have a strong chance of doing the unthinkable this time around as they stand just one win away from clinching the ongoing series against the Proteas. India won the series-opener against South Africa comprehensively by 113 runs before slipping to a seven-wicket defeat in the second Test against the hosts in the absence of captain Virat Kohli, who missed the game due to a back spasm. With Kohli back in the playing XI, India have been handed a massive boost ahead of the series decider. India's Test record in Cape Town: India have so far played a total of five Test matches at the Newlands in Cape Town and have remained winless. They have managed three draws while South Africa have churned out three wins in the five encounters played between the two sides at the iconic venue. Here is a look at India's performances in Test matches at Cape Town. Also Read: 'I think he has played his last Test': Wasim Jaffer makes bold claim on Indian pacer's future 1992 India and South Africa met for the first time in Cape Town in the year 1992 when Mohammad Azharuddin was leading India. South Africa posted 360 runs on the board in their first innings before bundling out India for 276. In their second innings, the hosts declared on 130/6 while India could only manage 29/1 as the game ended in a draw. 1997 In the second Test meeting between India and South Africa in Cape Town in 1997, the hosts got the better of the visitors by a massive margin of 282 runs. Riding on centuries from Gary Kirsten and Brian Mcmillan the Proteas posted a huge total of 529 runs in their first innings which saw them walk away with the game comfortably. 2007 India registered their first Test win in South Africa in the 2007 tour of the country. However, the visitors had lost the third Test in Cape Town by five wickets. Despite posting a strong total of 414 runs on the board in their first innings, India managed a lead of only 41 runs before being bowled out for 169 runs in the second innings to lose the game by five wickets. Also Read: Virat Kohli responds to criticism over lean patch: 'Don't need to prove anything to anyone 2011 India's second draw against South Africa at Cape Town came in 2011 when the MS Dhoni-led side posted 364 runs in their first innings, in reply to South Africa's first-innings total of 362 runs and took a lead of 2 runs. However, the hosts rode on a century from Jacques Kallis to once again score over 300 runs in their second innings and draw the game. 2018 South Africa defeated India by 72 runs in the latest Test encounter between the two sides in Cape Town in 2018. AB de Villiers' half-century helped South Africa post 286 runs in their first innings while India were skittled out for 209 in response. South Africa managed only 130 runs in their second innings but Vernon Philander's six-wicket haul helped them beat India by 72 runs.

A look at India's record in Cape Town as Virat Kohli & Co. search for maiden Test series win in South Africa

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has responded to the criticism over his lean patch in international cricket. Kohli, who has set high standards for himself with his incredible consistency in the past, has failed to score a century for over two years in international cricket. Kohli had last scored a hundred in 2019.

He has since been looking to bring an end to his century drought and join Ricky Ponting at the second spot in the list of batters with the most centuries in international cricket. While he has failed to notch up a hundred, his average has also significantly dropped in the longest format.

Kohli has managed only 652 runs in his last 14 Test matches at an average of just over 26 which is quite below-par as per the standards of the Indian skipper. However, Kohli is not bothered by his lean patch and is aware that rough patches are part of an athlete's career.

"It is not the first time. Let's not get away from reality, it has happened a few times (lean patch)," Kohli said in the pre-match presser ahead of the third Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town.&nbsp;

"I don't look at myself from the lens that the outside world looks at me. The standards I have been compared with have been set by myself. More than anyone else I take pride in wanting to do the best for the team. In sports sometimes things don't go the way you want them to go but I realise that I have been involved in very important moments in the last year or so as a batter," the Indian skipper added.

Kohli had missed the second Test against the Proteas due to a back spasm after leading India to a thumping win in the series-opener in Centurion. The Indian skipper has recovered in time and is all set to make his comeback in the playing XI for the series-decider as India remains one win away from clinching maiden Test series win in South Africa.

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Amid the chatter over his poor form, Kohli said he is not someone who looks at numbers and doesn't need to prove himself to anybody. The Indian skipper will be hoping to revive his form and notch up a big score in the final Test against the Proteas to help India win script history on the tour.

"Eventually, those moments have been crucial. Sometimes your focal point changes, if you keep looking at yourself in terms of numbers you'll never be happy," said Kohli.

"I take a lot of pride and motivation to be in those moments and have nothing to worry about. I truly believe I don't need to prove myself to anyone. When you are in the position you are going to be judged by the outside world," he added.

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Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has responded to the criticism over his lean patch in international cricket. Kohli, who has set high standards for himself with his incredible consistency in the past, has failed to score a century for over two years in international cricket.

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has responded to the criticism over his lean patch in international cricket. Kohli, who has set high standards for himself with his incredible consistency in the past, has failed to score a century for over two years in international cricket. Kohli had last scored a hundred in 2019. He has since been looking to bring an end to his century drought and join Ricky Ponting at the second spot in the list of batters with the most centuries in international cricket. While he has failed to notch up a hundred, his average has also significantly dropped in the longest format. Kohli has managed only 652 runs in his last 14 Test matches at an average of just over 26 which is quite below-par as per the standards of the Indian skipper. However, Kohli is not bothered by his lean patch and is aware that rough patches are part of an athlete's career. "It is not the first time. Let's not get away from reality, it has happened a few times (lean patch)," Kohli said in the pre-match presser ahead of the third Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town. "I don't look at myself from the lens that the outside world looks at me. The standards I have been compared with have been set by myself. More than anyone else I take pride in wanting to do the best for the team. In sports sometimes things don't go the way you want them to go but I realise that I have been involved in very important moments in the last year or so as a batter," the Indian skipper added. Kohli had missed the second Test against the Proteas due to a back spasm after leading India to a thumping win in the series-opener in Centurion. The Indian skipper has recovered in time and is all set to make his comeback in the playing XI for the series-decider as India remains one win away from clinching maiden Test series win in South Africa. Also Read: Virat Kohli eyes twin milestones as he gears up for comeback in 3rd Test against South Africa Amid the chatter over his poor form, Kohli said he is not someone who looks at numbers and doesn't need to prove himself to anybody. The Indian skipper will be hoping to revive his form and notch up a big score in the final Test against the Proteas to help India win script history on the tour. "Eventually, those moments have been crucial. Sometimes your focal point changes, if you keep looking at yourself in terms of numbers you'll never be happy," said Kohli. "I take a lot of pride and motivation to be in those moments and have nothing to worry about. I truly believe I don't need to prove myself to anyone. When you are in the position you are going to be judged by the outside world," he added.

Virat Kohli responds to criticism over lean patch: 'Don't need to prove anything to anyone'

Senior pacer Ishant Sharma has been a regular in Test cricket for India over the years. He has been one of the country's pace spearheads ever since coming into the limelight and continues to remain a vital cog in the fast bowling setup. However, he has struggled with his form and fitness recently which has seen Ishant in and out of India's playing XI.

Ishant is yet to feature in the playing XI for India in the ongoing three-match Test series against South Africa. The senior pacer is no more a certain starter in the playing XI and is unlikely to make the cut in the series-deciding third Test which gets underway from January 11 in Cape Town.

Mohammed Siraj is likely to miss the series-decider after picking up an injury in the second Test with Ishant one of the strongest contenders to take his place in the XI. However, with the likes of Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur above him in the pecking order, Ishant might fail to make the cut.

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Siraj are currently India's top three seamers in Tests and Ishant has likely played his final game for the country. Jaffer believes the senior pacer might not play another Test for India in the future.

“I think so [he has played his last Test for India]. If Bumrah, Shami and Siraj are fit, they are the first three seamers. Then you have Shardul and Umesh. Shardul is an all-rounder now so that makes him choose ahead [of other bowlers]. So, definitely, for Ishant, it will be difficult," said Jaffer.

“Obviously, when you are on long tours, the top seamers will be rested or the line-up will be rotated and probably then a place for Ishant will open up. In that case, he will play a few games," he added.

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Jaffer believed Ishant, who is in the final lap of his Test career, must be thinking about taking a call on retirement after the ongoing Test series against South Africa. Ishant had picked up 14 wickets in eight Test matches for India in the year 2021.

“But I feel for somebody like Ishant Sharma, who has played over 100 Tests and taken over 300 wickets, I don’t think that is right. So, somewhere I feel he will take a call after the South Africa series. I am sure, he must be thinking about this too," said Jaffer.

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Senior pacer Ishant Sharma has been a regular in Test cricket for India over the years. He has been one of the country's pace spearheads ever since coming into the limelight and continues to remain a vital cog in the fast bowling setup.

Senior pacer Ishant Sharma has been a regular in Test cricket for India over the years. He has been one of the country's pace spearheads ever since coming into the limelight and continues to remain a vital cog in the fast bowling setup. However, he has struggled with his form and fitness recently which has seen Ishant in and out of India's playing XI. Ishant is yet to feature in the playing XI for India in the ongoing three-match Test series against South Africa. The senior pacer is no more a certain starter in the playing XI and is unlikely to make the cut in the series-deciding third Test which gets underway from January 11 in Cape Town. Mohammed Siraj is likely to miss the series-decider after picking up an injury in the second Test with Ishant one of the strongest contenders to take his place in the XI. However, with the likes of Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur above him in the pecking order, Ishant might fail to make the cut. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Siraj are currently India's top three seamers in Tests and Ishant has likely played his final game for the country. Jaffer believes the senior pacer might not play another Test for India in the future. “I think so [he has played his last Test for India]. If Bumrah, Shami and Siraj are fit, they are the first three seamers. Then you have Shardul and Umesh. Shardul is an all-rounder now so that makes him choose ahead [of other bowlers]. So, definitely, for Ishant, it will be difficult," said Jaffer. “Obviously, when you are on long tours, the top seamers will be rested or the line-up will be rotated and probably then a place for Ishant will open up. In that case, he will play a few games," he added. Also Read: Virat Kohli eyes twin milestones as he gears up for comeback in 3rd Test against South Africa in Cape Town Jaffer believed Ishant, who is in the final lap of his Test career, must be thinking about taking a call on retirement after the ongoing Test series against South Africa. Ishant had picked up 14 wickets in eight Test matches for India in the year 2021. “But I feel for somebody like Ishant Sharma, who has played over 100 Tests and taken over 300 wickets, I don’t think that is right. So, somewhere I feel he will take a call after the South Africa series. I am sure, he must be thinking about this too," said Jaffer.

'I think he has played his last Test': Wasim Jaffer makes bold claim on Indian pacer's future

Virat Kohli is all set to make his comeback in the series-deciding third Test against South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Kohli had missed the second Test due to a back spasm but has managed to recover in time to lead the visitors in the final game of the three-match series which gets underway from Wednesday (January 11).

After comprehensively winning the series-opener in Centurion, India lost the second Test in Johannesburg by seven wickets as the Proteas levelled the series 1-1. With Kohli's return, India is all set to be handed a massive boost in their pursuit of a maiden Test series win in South Africa.

In Kohli's absence, KL Rahul had led the Indian team in the second Test. Kohli will be making his comeback in Cape Town to make his 99th Test appearance for India. The Indian skipper will be eyeing a couple of elusive milestones with the willow in the series-decider against the Proteas. Here is a look at the feats Kohli can achieve in the third Test -

8000 runs in Tests

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is&nbsp;just 146 runs away from becoming the sixth Indian batsman and the 31st overall to achieve the feat of 8,000 runs in Test cricket. Kohli needs to be among the runs in both innings of the Cape Town Test to breach the 8000-run mark in whites for the country.

Sachin Tendulkar (15921), Rahul Dravid (13265), Sunil Gavaskar (10122), VVS Laxman (8781) and Virender Sehwag (8503) are the only other Indian batsmen to have achieved the feat of 8,000 or more runs in the longest format of the game.

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2nd most centuries in international cricket&nbsp;

Kohli has not scored a century for over two years and will be looking to bring an end to his drought in the final Test against South Africa this week. The Indian skipper currently has 70 centuries in international cricket and is just one century short of matching Ricky Ponting on the second spot in the list of most centuries in international cricket.

Kohli has so far scored 27 tons in Tests and a century in the Cape Town Test will also see him surpass the likes of Allan Border and Graeme Smith on the list of batsmen with most centuries in Test cricket.

Virat Kohli is all set to make his comeback in the series-deciding third Test against South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Kohli had missed the second Test due to a back spasm but has managed to recover in time to lead the visitors in the final game of the three-match series which gets underway from Wednesday (January 11).

Virat Kohli is all set to make his comeback in the series-deciding third Test against South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Kohli had missed the second Test due to a back spasm but has managed to recover in time to lead the visitors in the final game of the three-match series which gets underway from Wednesday (January 11). After comprehensively winning the series-opener in Centurion, India lost the second Test in Johannesburg by seven wickets as the Proteas levelled the series 1-1. With Kohli's return, India is all set to be handed a massive boost in their pursuit of a maiden Test series win in South Africa. In Kohli's absence, KL Rahul had led the Indian team in the second Test. Kohli will be making his comeback in Cape Town to make his 99th Test appearance for India. The Indian skipper will be eyeing a couple of elusive milestones with the willow in the series-decider against the Proteas. Here is a look at the feats Kohli can achieve in the third Test - 8000 runs in Tests Indian skipper Virat Kohli is just 146 runs away from becoming the sixth Indian batsman and the 31st overall to achieve the feat of 8,000 runs in Test cricket. Kohli needs to be among the runs in both innings of the Cape Town Test to breach the 8000-run mark in whites for the country. Sachin Tendulkar (15921), Rahul Dravid (13265), Sunil Gavaskar (10122), VVS Laxman (8781) and Virender Sehwag (8503) are the only other Indian batsmen to have achieved the feat of 8,000 or more runs in the longest format of the game. Also Read: Virat Kohli returns to nets as Team India gears up for series-decider against South Africa in Cape Town 2nd most centuries in international cricket Kohli has not scored a century for over two years and will be looking to bring an end to his drought in the final Test against South Africa this week. The Indian skipper currently has 70 centuries in international cricket and is just one century short of matching Ricky Ponting on the second spot in the list of most centuries in international cricket. Kohli has so far scored 27 tons in Tests and a century in the Cape Town Test will also see him surpass the likes of Allan Border and Graeme Smith on the list of batsmen with most centuries in Test cricket.

Virat Kohli eyes twin milestones as he gears up for comeback in 3rd Test against South Africa in Cape Town

Indian captain Virat Kohli hit the nets in Cape Town on Sunday (November 09) ahead of the start of the third and final Test match against South Africa. Kohli had missed the second Test against the Proteas in Johannesburg as the visitors slipped to a seven-wicket defeat. Kohli had to sit out due to a back spasm.

However, the Indian skipper seems to have recovered from the back issue as he was seen enjoying some batting practice at the Newlands on Sunday. Kohli is likely to make his comeback in the playing XI and lead the team in the third and final Test which will be a series-decider between the two teams.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a few pictures from India's training session in Cape Town ahead of the third Test where Kohli was seen focused while batting in the nets. Earlier, India head coach Rahul Dravid had said Kohli was on track for recovery and will be fine after a couple of training sessions.

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KL Rahul had led India in the second Test in Johannesburg in the absence of Virat Kohli as he made his captaincy debut in Tests for the Indian team.&nbsp;He led from the front and scored a gritty fifty to help India post 202 runs on the board in their first innings.

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In reply, South Africa rode on half-centuries from Keegan Petersen and Temba Bavuma to score 229 runs and take a slight lead of 27 runs. India were skittled out for 266 runs in their second innings despite half-centuries from Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane as they managed to set up a moderate target of 240 runs for the hosts.

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar turned out to be the hero for the Proteas in their second innings as he slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 96 to help the host chase down the total with seven wickets to spare. With the seven-wicket win, South Africa levelled the three-match series 1-1

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Indian captain Virat Kohli hit the nets in Cape Town on Sunday (November 09) ahead of the start of the third and final Test match against South Africa. Kohli had missed the second Test against the Proteas in Johannesburg as the visitors slipped to a seven-wicket defeat.

Indian captain Virat Kohli hit the nets in Cape Town on Sunday (November 09) ahead of the start of the third and final Test match against South Africa. Kohli had missed the second Test against the Proteas in Johannesburg as the visitors slipped to a seven-wicket defeat. Kohli had to sit out due to a back spasm. However, the Indian skipper seems to have recovered from the back issue as he was seen enjoying some batting practice at the Newlands on Sunday. Kohli is likely to make his comeback in the playing XI and lead the team in the third and final Test which will be a series-decider between the two teams. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a few pictures from India's training session in Cape Town ahead of the third Test where Kohli was seen focused while batting in the nets. Earlier, India head coach Rahul Dravid had said Kohli was on track for recovery and will be fine after a couple of training sessions. It's GO time here in Cape Town #TeamIndia all set and prepping for the series decider #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/RgPSPkNdk1 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 9, 2022 × KL Rahul had led India in the second Test in Johannesburg in the absence of Virat Kohli as he made his captaincy debut in Tests for the Indian team. He led from the front and scored a gritty fifty to help India post 202 runs on the board in their first innings. Also Read: 'Not a masterstroke, just show off': Ravindra Jadeja trolls KKR after IPL franchise takes a dig at MS Dhoni In reply, South Africa rode on half-centuries from Keegan Petersen and Temba Bavuma to score 229 runs and take a slight lead of 27 runs. India were skittled out for 266 runs in their second innings despite half-centuries from Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane as they managed to set up a moderate target of 240 runs for the hosts. South Africa skipper Dean Elgar turned out to be the hero for the Proteas in their second innings as he slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 96 to help the host chase down the total with seven wickets to spare. With the seven-wicket win, South Africa levelled the three-match series 1-1

Virat Kohli returns to nets as Team India gears up for series-decider against South Africa in Cape Town

South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the second Test of the ongoing three-match series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday to level the series 1-1. It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides with both teams giving their all on the pitch.

The Test match also saw a number of heated exchanges and clashes between the players from the two sides as plenty of drama was on offer throughout the course of the game.

While the on-field sledges and chatter between the players garnered a lot of attention on social media, on-field umpire Marais Erasmus was also spotted enjoying banter on the field with the Indian players. The incident happened during Day 3 when South Africa's second innings was underway in Johannesburg.

During the tenth over of South Africa's innings, Indian pacer Shardul Thakur burst into two big appeals before finally managing to dismiss Aiden Markram on the last ball of the over. As action intensified on the pitch, Erasmus could also feel the heat and was heard poking fun at the Indian players.

“You guys are giving me a bloody heart attack after every over," Erasmus was heard saying on the stump mic after the end of Thakur's over where he got rid of Markram. The video of the incident soon went viral on social media.

Earlier during the day's play, Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant had a heated argument with Rassie van der Dussen over his controversial catch of the South Africa batter on Day 2 of the Test match. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was also seen getting involved in a heated exchange with South Africa's Marco Jansen.

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Captain Dean Elgar led from the front with a brilliant knock of 96 runs as he helped South Africa chase down the target of 240 runs in their second innings with seven wickets to spare. With the win, South Africa levelled the three-match series 1-1.

South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the second Test of the ongoing three-match series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday to level the series 1-1.

South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the second Test of the ongoing three-match series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday to level the series 1-1. It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides with both teams giving their all on the pitch. The Test match also saw a number of heated exchanges and clashes between the players from the two sides as plenty of drama was on offer throughout the course of the game. While the on-field sledges and chatter between the players garnered a lot of attention on social media, on-field umpire Marais Erasmus was also spotted enjoying banter on the field with the Indian players. The incident happened during Day 3 when South Africa's second innings was underway in Johannesburg. During the tenth over of South Africa's innings, Indian pacer Shardul Thakur burst into two big appeals before finally managing to dismiss Aiden Markram on the last ball of the over. As action intensified on the pitch, Erasmus could also feel the heat and was heard poking fun at the Indian players. “You guys are giving me a bloody heart attack after every over," Erasmus was heard saying on the stump mic after the end of Thakur's over where he got rid of Markram. The video of the incident soon went viral on social media. Earlier during the day's play, Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant had a heated argument with Rassie van der Dussen over his controversial catch of the South Africa batter on Day 2 of the Test match. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was also seen getting involved in a heated exchange with South Africa's Marco Jansen. Also Read: Updated ICC World Test C'ship points table after Dean Elgar-led South Africa beat India in J'burg Captain Dean Elgar led from the front with a brilliant knock of 96 runs as he helped South Africa chase down the target of 240 runs in their second innings with seven wickets to spare. With the win, South Africa levelled the three-match series 1-1.

'You are giving me a heart attack': Umpire Erasmus' banter with Indian players caught on stump mic

India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant achieved an elusive feat in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday (January 04). Pant etched his name in history books as he became the fourth Indian wicket-keeper to complete hundred catches in Test cricket, joining MS Dhoni in an elite list.

Pant achieved the feat on Day 2 of the second Test as he completed 100 catches after taking Lungi Ngidi's catch which also brought an end to South Africa's second innings. Pant took Ngidi's catch off Shardul Thakur's bowling to reach the 100-catch mark in Test cricket joining Dhoni, Syed Kirmani and Kiran More in the list of Indian keepers with 100 or more catches in Test cricket.

Pant is the 42nd wicket-keeper overall to reach the milestone of 100 catches in Test cricket. Dhoni has the most catches by an Indian wicket-keeper in the longest format with 256 catches to his name. He is followed by Syed Kirmani (160) and Kiran More (110).

Pant now has the 4th highest catches for India in Test cricket and the&nbsp;left-handed keeper has achieved the feat in 26 Tests as he continues his prolific run behind the stumps. Pant has been in fine form as a keeper and has also been brilliant with the bat for India in the last couple of years in the longest format.

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Talking about Day 2's play, Shardul Thakur picked up an impressive seven-wicket haul to run through the South African batting line-up in Johannesburg. India bundled out the hosts for 229 runs before posting 85/2 at stumps to take a 58-run lead in their second innings of the second Test.

India will be looking to extend their lead on Day 3 and post a strong target for the hosts as they stand one win away from clinching the three-match Test series.

India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant achieved an elusive feat in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday (January 04).

India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant achieved an elusive feat in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday (January 04). Pant etched his name in history books as he became the fourth Indian wicket-keeper to complete hundred catches in Test cricket, joining MS Dhoni in an elite list. Pant achieved the feat on Day 2 of the second Test as he completed 100 catches after taking Lungi Ngidi's catch which also brought an end to South Africa's second innings. Pant took Ngidi's catch off Shardul Thakur's bowling to reach the 100-catch mark in Test cricket joining Dhoni, Syed Kirmani and Kiran More in the list of Indian keepers with 100 or more catches in Test cricket. Pant is the 42nd wicket-keeper overall to reach the milestone of 100 catches in Test cricket. Dhoni has the most catches by an Indian wicket-keeper in the longest format with 256 catches to his name. He is followed by Syed Kirmani (160) and Kiran More (110). Pant now has the 4th highest catches for India in Test cricket and the left-handed keeper has achieved the feat in 26 Tests as he continues his prolific run behind the stumps. Pant has been in fine form as a keeper and has also been brilliant with the bat for India in the last couple of years in the longest format. Also Read: 'It's Lord Shardul Thakur vs South Africa': Twitter erupts as Indian pacer bags fifer in Johannesburg Test Talking about Day 2's play, Shardul Thakur picked up an impressive seven-wicket haul to run through the South African batting line-up in Johannesburg. India bundled out the hosts for 229 runs before posting 85/2 at stumps to take a 58-run lead in their second innings of the second Test. India will be looking to extend their lead on Day 3 and post a strong target for the hosts as they stand one win away from clinching the three-match Test series.

Rishabh Pant joins MS Dhoni in elite list with elusive feat in Johannesburg Test against South Africa

Unheralded seam bowler Shardul Thakur turned out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 7 for 61 to keep India on an even keel against South Africa on an intriguing second day of the second Test here on Tuesday. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches and with a physique that is an antithesis of what is perceived to be a fast bowler's body, the skiddy Thakur (17.5-3-61-7) landed crucial blows at opportune moments to send the Proteas packing for 229 in their first innings.

It was his effort that nullified India's seemingly inadequate first innings score of 202 with the lead being restricted to 27 and then erased by visitors as they reached 85 for 2 at stumps, losing stand-in skipper KL Rahul (8) and Mayank Agarwal's (23) wicket.

The two under-fire seniors Cheteshwar Pujara (35 batting) and Ajinkya Rahane (11 batting) were at the crease and for a change showed lot of positivity and intent. India now lead by 58 runs. Shardul means 'Tiger' in Sanskrit and his teammates teasingly call him 'Lord Beefy' which incidentally is legendary all-rounder Ian Botham's nickname.

The 'Tiger' was in a mood to hunt inside the 'Bull Ring' under sunny the Johannesburg skyline and he did exactly that, coming up with a performance which is over and above what even coach Rahul Dravid would have expected.

On a pitch with spongy, tennis ball like bounce, a total of 180 to 200 will be an onerous fourth innings chase for South Africa as the match is expected to end well within four days if the weather doesn't play spoilsport.

The day started nicely for South Africa as their dogged skipper Dean Elgar (28 off 120 balls) was happy to play the ugly waiting game while allowing his younger colleague Keegan Peterson (62 off 118 balls) to play an attacking role.

It was going well in a stand of 74 as South Africa reached 88 for one before Thakur was brought into the attack in the 34th over as the second change. With Mohammed Siraj bowling from a shorter run-up and not able to exert himself fully due to a hamstring injury, the man from Maharashtra's Palghar district had to take more responsibility with the team virtually one bowler short.

Mohammed Shami (2/52 in 21 overs) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/49 in 21 overs) once again bowled their hearts out, beat the outside edges without much luck before Thakur came into the picture and dealt three blows in quick succession just before lunch. 
 
Thakur, when he burst into the domestic scene, was more of a 135 kmph plus bowler but over the years, he is bowling in the 120-130 kmph band but possesses a mean outswinger and a lethal off-cutter delivered with scrambled seam and grip of a slower delivery.

In case of a scrambled seam, the stitched part of the ball doesn't hit the ground and if the ball's shine is maintained well, which the Indian team did diligently, it lands on the skin (red part) and starts skidding at a pace which is more than what the batters can apprehend.

"Since he has a habit of bowling a lot of off-breaks (slower delivery for pacers with tweak of finger) in limited overs cricket, he is using that skill effectively in Tests also. He might bowl at 130 kmph but with the scrambled seam, he hurries the batter a touch more)," his childhood coach Dinesh Lad told PTI from Mumbai.

The delivery that got Peterson was a conventional outswinger which wasn't at drivable length and the batter went for a non-existent punch through covers only to land in second slip Agarwal's palms. Before that, Peterson's left-handed skipper Elgar got one that moved late taking the outside edge.

Similarly, in the second session, just when Temba Bavuma (51 off 60 balls) and Kyle Verreynne (21) added 58 and looked like heading for a sizeable lead, Thakur produced a fuller one with scrambled seam that landed on the 'fifth off stump' and cut back sharply to trap the young keeper leg before.

In case of Bavuma, the delivery was fired towards his rib cage and was drifting down before Rishabh Pant took an extraordinary catch down the leg-side. He again came back in the final session to wrap up the innings.

Thakur doesn't have the lethal yorker of Bumrah or the top quality skill sets of Shami or the scorching pace of Siraj. But he is more than the sum total of his parts, in this case the skills which make him special. 
 
Out of Shardul's seven wickets, the dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen did create some controversy as TV replays turned out to be inconclusive whether Thakur's off-cutter, that literally had the batter cut into half, was taken cleanly by Pant.

One angle seemed to suggest that it was picked on the bounce and it was learnt that home team captain Elgar visited the match referee's room to have a chat.

In 2011, Mahendra Singh Dhoni in an exemplary show of sportsmanship had called back Ian Bell after the batter was adjudged run-out in the post lunch session.

On Tuesday, with match hanging in balance, no such favours were doled out by the current team.

Unheralded seam bowler Shardul Thakur turned out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 7 for 61 to keep India on an even keel against South Africa on an intriguing second day of the second Test here on Tuesday.

Unheralded seam bowler Shardul Thakur turned out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 7 for 61 to keep India on an even keel against South Africa on an intriguing second day of the second Test here on Tuesday. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches and with a physique that is an antithesis of what is perceived to be a fast bowler's body, the skiddy Thakur (17.5-3-61-7) landed crucial blows at opportune moments to send the Proteas packing for 229 in their first innings. It was his effort that nullified India's seemingly inadequate first innings score of 202 with the lead being restricted to 27 and then erased by visitors as they reached 85 for 2 at stumps, losing stand-in skipper KL Rahul (8) and Mayank Agarwal's (23) wicket. The two under-fire seniors Cheteshwar Pujara (35 batting) and Ajinkya Rahane (11 batting) were at the crease and for a change showed lot of positivity and intent. India now lead by 58 runs. Shardul means 'Tiger' in Sanskrit and his teammates teasingly call him 'Lord Beefy' which incidentally is legendary all-rounder Ian Botham's nickname. The 'Tiger' was in a mood to hunt inside the 'Bull Ring' under sunny the Johannesburg skyline and he did exactly that, coming up with a performance which is over and above what even coach Rahul Dravid would have expected. On a pitch with spongy, tennis ball like bounce, a total of 180 to 200 will be an onerous fourth innings chase for South Africa as the match is expected to end well within four days if the weather doesn't play spoilsport. The day started nicely for South Africa as their dogged skipper Dean Elgar (28 off 120 balls) was happy to play the ugly waiting game while allowing his younger colleague Keegan Peterson (62 off 118 balls) to play an attacking role. It was going well in a stand of 74 as South Africa reached 88 for one before Thakur was brought into the attack in the 34th over as the second change. With Mohammed Siraj bowling from a shorter run-up and not able to exert himself fully due to a hamstring injury, the man from Maharashtra's Palghar district had to take more responsibility with the team virtually one bowler short. Mohammed Shami (2/52 in 21 overs) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/49 in 21 overs) once again bowled their hearts out, beat the outside edges without much luck before Thakur came into the picture and dealt three blows in quick succession just before lunch. Thakur, when he burst into the domestic scene, was more of a 135 kmph plus bowler but over the years, he is bowling in the 120-130 kmph band but possesses a mean outswinger and a lethal off-cutter delivered with scrambled seam and grip of a slower delivery. In case of a scrambled seam, the stitched part of the ball doesn't hit the ground and if the ball's shine is maintained well, which the Indian team did diligently, it lands on the skin (red part) and starts skidding at a pace which is more than what the batters can apprehend. "Since he has a habit of bowling a lot of off-breaks (slower delivery for pacers with tweak of finger) in limited overs cricket, he is using that skill effectively in Tests also. He might bowl at 130 kmph but with the scrambled seam, he hurries the batter a touch more)," his childhood coach Dinesh Lad told PTI from Mumbai. The delivery that got Peterson was a conventional outswinger which wasn't at drivable length and the batter went for a non-existent punch through covers only to land in second slip Agarwal's palms. Before that, Peterson's left-handed skipper Elgar got one that moved late taking the outside edge. Similarly, in the second session, just when Temba Bavuma (51 off 60 balls) and Kyle Verreynne (21) added 58 and looked like heading for a sizeable lead, Thakur produced a fuller one with scrambled seam that landed on the 'fifth off stump' and cut back sharply to trap the young keeper leg before. In case of Bavuma, the delivery was fired towards his rib cage and was drifting down before Rishabh Pant took an extraordinary catch down the leg-side. He again came back in the final session to wrap up the innings. Thakur doesn't have the lethal yorker of Bumrah or the top quality skill sets of Shami or the scorching pace of Siraj. But he is more than the sum total of his parts, in this case the skills which make him special. Out of Shardul's seven wickets, the dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen did create some controversy as TV replays turned out to be inconclusive whether Thakur's off-cutter, that literally had the batter cut into half, was taken cleanly by Pant. One angle seemed to suggest that it was picked on the bounce and it was learnt that home team captain Elgar visited the match referee's room to have a chat. In 2011, Mahendra Singh Dhoni in an exemplary show of sportsmanship had called back Ian Bell after the batter was adjudged run-out in the post lunch session. On Tuesday, with match hanging in balance, no such favours were doled out by the current team.

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Shardul Thakur takes 7-for to bring India back in game, visitors 85/2 at stumps

Shardul Thakur bowled a fiery spell on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg as he ran through the Proteas batting line-up with a five-wicket haul. Thakur was exceptional with the ball as he helped India stage a fightback after the visitors had managed only one wicket in the first 38 overs of South Africa's innings.

Thakur drew the first blood for India on Day 2 as he got rid of Dean Elgar on 28 to break the 74-run stand between him and Keegan Petersen. He then dismissed Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen in quick succession to pile on more pressure on the hosts. Thakur completed his fifer with the wickets of Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne.

The exceptional spell from the Indian pacer saw fans come together to laud him on social media. The fans went berserk on Twitter as 'Lord Shardul' as Thakur is famously referred to as by the fans, started trending on the micro-blogging site. Fans shared hilarious messages and memes lauding Thakur, who picked up his maiden Test fifer in South Africa.

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It's not India vs SA anymore it's Lord Shardul Thakur vs SA.
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Scientists are researching on how Shardul Thakur after taking 1 wicket takes another. But after researching they realised that he is the Lord. 
 
All Hail Lord Shardul....!!
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Thakur, who was not part of India's playing XI in the first Test in Centurion, was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors on Day 2 of the second Test. The Indian pacer wreaked havoc with the red cherry as he ran through the Proteas top-order picking up the important wickets of the likes of Van der Dussen, Elgar and Bavuma among others.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/out-or-not-out-rassie-van-der-dussens-dismissal-in-2nd-test-against-india-sparks-controversy-watch-442197">Out or not out? Rassie van der Dussen's dismissal in 2nd Test against India sparks controversy - WATCH</a>

It was Thakur's maiden five-wicket haul for India in Tests as he became the sixth Indian bowler to take a fifer at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.&nbsp;Though South Africa have already surpassed India's first-innings total of 202 runs, Thakur's five-wicket haul will help the visitors restrict the hosts on a moderate total to keep a strong grip on the Test match.

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Shardul Thakur bowled a fiery spell on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg as he ran through the Proteas batting line-up with a five-wicket haul.

Shardul Thakur bowled a fiery spell on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg as he ran through the Proteas batting line-up with a five-wicket haul. Thakur was exceptional with the ball as he helped India stage a fightback after the visitors had managed only one wicket in the first 38 overs of South Africa's innings. Thakur drew the first blood for India on Day 2 as he got rid of Dean Elgar on 28 to break the 74-run stand between him and Keegan Petersen. He then dismissed Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen in quick succession to pile on more pressure on the hosts. Thakur completed his fifer with the wickets of Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne. The exceptional spell from the Indian pacer saw fans come together to laud him on social media. The fans went berserk on Twitter as 'Lord Shardul' as Thakur is famously referred to as by the fans, started trending on the micro-blogging site. Fans shared hilarious messages and memes lauding Thakur, who picked up his maiden Test fifer in South Africa. Check out some reactions: Lord Shardul and team India believe in fair play. That's why Lord never bowls to new batsmen, he's only brought on once there is a partnership and the batsmen are set. Lord still gets them out though #SAvIND — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 4, 2022 × It has happened. Five-wicket haul. An empty stadium, but I can hear the Gods of cricket clapping and wiping tears. Incredible. — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 4, 2022 × Lord shardul #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/5JL0S3pCYo — 7.0 (@A7pha_) January 4, 2022 × It's not India vs SA anymore it's Lord Shardul Thakur vs SA. — R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) January 4, 2022 × Scientists are researching on how Shardul Thakur after taking 1 wicket takes another. But after researching they realised that he is the Lord. All Hail Lord Shardul....!! — Priyanshu Bhattacharya 🏏 (@im_Priyanshu_B7) January 4, 2022 × Thakur, who was not part of India's playing XI in the first Test in Centurion, was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors on Day 2 of the second Test. The Indian pacer wreaked havoc with the red cherry as he ran through the Proteas top-order picking up the important wickets of the likes of Van der Dussen, Elgar and Bavuma among others. Also Read: Out or not out? Rassie van der Dussen's dismissal in 2nd Test against India sparks controversy - WATCH It was Thakur's maiden five-wicket haul for India in Tests as he became the sixth Indian bowler to take a fifer at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. Though South Africa have already surpassed India's first-innings total of 202 runs, Thakur's five-wicket haul will help the visitors restrict the hosts on a moderate total to keep a strong grip on the Test match.

'It's Lord Shardul Thakur vs South Africa': Twitter erupts as Indian pacer bags fifer in Johannesburg Test

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed controversially on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Van der Dussen was caught behind by Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Shardul Thakur during the Proteas' first innings.

The dismissal took place in the final over before lunch on Day 2 as Thakur bowled a short delivery that beat Van der Dussen's defence and flew towards Pant after taking a thick edge off his bat. Umpire Marais Erasmus gave it out as the right-hander walked back to the dressing room.

However, a controversy erupted on social media as the replays later showed Pant had not taken the catch cleanly behind the stumps. In the replays, it can be spotted that the ball had touched the ground before landing in Pant's gloves after taking an edge of Van der Dussen's bat.

South Africa captain Dean Elgar and team manager &nbsp;Khomotso Masubelele reportedly had a chat with the umpires during the lunch break to discuss the controversial dismissal. However, Erasmus's decision stayed despite the replays suggesting that the ball had touched the ground before Pant caught it.

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Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for India on Day 4 as he bowled brilliantly in the first two sessions. The seamer picked up the wickets of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar, Keegan Petersen, Van der Dussen and Kyle Varreynne to help India stay in the game despite a low-key first-innings total of 202 runs.

India will be hoping to bundle out South Africa as early as possible to ensure the hosts cannot gain a significant lead in their first innings.&nbsp;

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South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed controversially on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed controversially on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Van der Dussen was caught behind by Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Shardul Thakur during the Proteas' first innings. The dismissal took place in the final over before lunch on Day 2 as Thakur bowled a short delivery that beat Van der Dussen's defence and flew towards Pant after taking a thick edge off his bat. Umpire Marais Erasmus gave it out as the right-hander walked back to the dressing room. However, a controversy erupted on social media as the replays later showed Pant had not taken the catch cleanly behind the stumps. In the replays, it can be spotted that the ball had touched the ground before landing in Pant's gloves after taking an edge of Van der Dussen's bat. South Africa captain Dean Elgar and team manager Khomotso Masubelele reportedly had a chat with the umpires during the lunch break to discuss the controversial dismissal. However, Erasmus's decision stayed despite the replays suggesting that the ball had touched the ground before Pant caught it. Watch video: Out or not out ?#INDvsSA #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/tb8sdMv8Us — Pet chowmings (@virat_fc_) January 4, 2022 × Also Read: Review for bat before wicket? Dinesh Karthik trolls Bangladesh for 'worst' DRS call against NZ - WATCH Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for India on Day 4 as he bowled brilliantly in the first two sessions. The seamer picked up the wickets of South Africa skipper Dean Elgar, Keegan Petersen, Van der Dussen and Kyle Varreynne to help India stay in the game despite a low-key first-innings total of 202 runs. India will be hoping to bundle out South Africa as early as possible to ensure the hosts cannot gain a significant lead in their first innings.

Out or not out? Rassie van der Dussen's dismissal in 2nd Test against India sparks controversy - WATCH

Former South Africa star Herschelle Gibbs took a brutal dig at the Proteas fast bowlers during Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between the hosts and India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday. Gibbs criticised the Proteas fast bowlers for failing to generate much pace during the start of India's innings on Day 1.

Kagiso Rabada and Duanne Olivier opened the bowling for South Africa as India won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. Rabada and Olivier failed to trouble the Indian openers - KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal at the start of the visitors' innings before Marco Jansen got rid of Mayank Agarwal on 26 off 37 balls.

Gibbs took to Twitter to take a dig at the South African pacers, stating how they were even failing to clock 135km on average while commentator Pommie Mbangwa was stressing on air for the South Africans to build pressure on the Indian batters.

"Both opening bowlers for proteas not even hitting 135km on average and Pommy talking about imposing yourself," Gibbs wrote in a tweet.

While South African pacers didn't get off to a good start, they bounced back brilliantly in the latter part of the day. After Agarwal's departure on 26 off 37 balls, India lost Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) in quick succession while Hanuma Vihari (17) and Rishabh Pant (17) were also dismissed cheaply.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahane-pujaras-flop-show-continues-as-indian-middle-order-disappoints-again-in-2nd-test-against-sa-442049">Rahane, Pujara's flop show continues as Indian middle-order disappoints again in 2nd Test against SA</a>

R Ashwin slammed a crucial knock of 46 runs off 50 balls to help India cross the 200-run mark and post a total of 202 runs on the board.&nbsp;South Africa lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 7 runs before Dean Elgar (11) and Keegan Petersen (14) added an unbeaten 21 runs for the second wicket.

South Africa posted 35/1 at stumps on Day 1 and are trailing by 167 runs.

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Former South Africa star Herschelle Gibbs took a brutal dig at the Proteas fast bowlers during Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between the hosts and India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday.

Former South Africa star Herschelle Gibbs took a brutal dig at the Proteas fast bowlers during Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between the hosts and India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday. Gibbs criticised the Proteas fast bowlers for failing to generate much pace during the start of India's innings on Day 1. Kagiso Rabada and Duanne Olivier opened the bowling for South Africa as India won the toss and opted to bat first in the game. Rabada and Olivier failed to trouble the Indian openers - KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal at the start of the visitors' innings before Marco Jansen got rid of Mayank Agarwal on 26 off 37 balls. Gibbs took to Twitter to take a dig at the South African pacers, stating how they were even failing to clock 135km on average while commentator Pommie Mbangwa was stressing on air for the South Africans to build pressure on the Indian batters. "Both opening bowlers for proteas not even hitting 135km on average and Pommy talking about imposing yourself," Gibbs wrote in a tweet. While South African pacers didn't get off to a good start, they bounced back brilliantly in the latter part of the day. After Agarwal's departure on 26 off 37 balls, India lost Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) in quick succession while Hanuma Vihari (17) and Rishabh Pant (17) were also dismissed cheaply. Also Read: Rahane, Pujara's flop show continues as Indian middle-order disappoints again in 2nd Test against SA R Ashwin slammed a crucial knock of 46 runs off 50 balls to help India cross the 200-run mark and post a total of 202 runs on the board. South Africa lost opener Aiden Markram cheaply on 7 runs before Dean Elgar (11) and Keegan Petersen (14) added an unbeaten 21 runs for the second wicket. South Africa posted 35/1 at stumps on Day 1 and are trailing by 167 runs.

Herschelle Gibbs takes a brutal dig at South Africa pacers for poor start against India in Johannesburg Test

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane's saga of failures compounded a shoddy batting performance by India even as stand-in skipper KL Rahul impressed with a defiant show amid the ruins on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa here on Monday.

Rahul's patient 50-run knock on a day when India missed Virat Kohli due to back spasms and Ravichandran Ashwin's cavalier 46 at the rear end ensured that India scored 202 in their first innings on a bouncy Wanderers track.

At stumps, Mohammed Shami sent back Aiden Markram even as Dean Elgar (11 batting) and Keegan Peterson (14 batting) took South Africa to 35 for 1. It could have been two down had Rishabh Pant snapped Peterson off Jasprit Bumrah, which seemed a regulation catch.

Worse, Mohammed Siraj hobbled off with what looked like a hamstring strain and if it's bad news, then India would be left with four bowlers.

However, a lot of blame should go to India's batters as some like Pujara didn't show intent to score while others like Rahane seemed completely short of confidence.

It prompted the legendary Sunil Gavaskar to say it as it is on air, "I think the next innings will be their last chance." 
Having given up hopes to play for England, Duanne Olivier (3/67 in 17 overs), playing his first game for South Africa in three years, dismissed Pujara (3 off 33 balls) and Rahane (0) off successive deliveries to make it difficult for the Indians.

Marco Jansen (4/31 in 17 overs), with his giant frame, created awkward lengths for every Indian batter while Kagiso Rabada (3/64 in 17.1 overs), despite not being at his best, got wickets when it mattered.

In his first game as captain, Rahul concentrated hard as he played 133 deliveries. He was peppered with short balls. He would sway to some and duck the others while pulling the ones that he could.

His back-foot driving was majestic and he rode the bounce while going for the flashy cut shots. Such is beauty of sport that Rahul, who till five months ago wasn't supposed to start as an opener in England, is now being groomed as an all-format India captain.

If the first day composure is any indication, he won't do a bad job. But then there was a moment's indiscretion when he played one pull shot too many and holed out in the fine leg region.

Prior to that shot, the occasional pull that he played, Rahul rolled his bat over and tried to keep it down the ground but in this case, he got under the Jansen short ball and didn't get the required elevation.

He had a nice little partnership of 42 runs with Hanuma Vihari (20) before an inspirational close-in catch from Rassie Van der Dussen at short leg sent the latter back.

Rishabh Pant (17) and an attacking Ashwin (24 batting 21 balls) added 40 in quick time but what India needed was a partnership of at least 75 if not 100.

At the start, Mayank Agarwal (26) looked fluent in the first hour with five boundaries before Jansen pitched one in the spot from where it wasn't on drivable length as it climbed on. The opener went for a drive only to edge that to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.

Rahul, on his part, survived strong caught behind and leg before appeals which were negated by debutant umpire Allahudien Palekar, someone who impressed on debut.

But what would disappoint Pujara and Rahane most is that on a day when they should have taken more responsibility in Kohli's absence, they couldn't even inject a sense of positivity in India's approach.

The manner in which Pujara hopped and skipped to rising deliveries actually would have made the dressing room feel jittery about demons in the pitch which wasn't the case. But there was definitely seam and bounce which one expects here in South Africa.

He once again got into a shell and was very uncomfortable against steep bounce which finally became his undoing. 
Olivier's natural back of length deliveries were perfect recipe for disaster as he fended one that was wide of the short leg fielder but the next one lobbed up to the man at point for an easy catch.

Rahane's dismissal was that of a player, whose confidence has been torn to pieces. The ball pitched on the fourth stump channel, created indecision on whether to play or not and Rahane dangled his bat for the catch to be taken in the slips.

This match will certainly not last the distance and if they can't make a difference in the second innings, the enormous patience that the Indian team management has shown towards them will definitely start wearing thin.&nbsp;

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane's saga of failures compounded a shoddy batting performance by India even as stand-in skipper KL Rahul impressed with a defiant show amid the ruins on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa here on Monday.

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane's saga of failures compounded a shoddy batting performance by India even as stand-in skipper KL Rahul impressed with a defiant show amid the ruins on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa here on Monday. Rahul's patient 50-run knock on a day when India missed Virat Kohli due to back spasms and Ravichandran Ashwin's cavalier 46 at the rear end ensured that India scored 202 in their first innings on a bouncy Wanderers track. At stumps, Mohammed Shami sent back Aiden Markram even as Dean Elgar (11 batting) and Keegan Peterson (14 batting) took South Africa to 35 for 1. It could have been two down had Rishabh Pant snapped Peterson off Jasprit Bumrah, which seemed a regulation catch. Worse, Mohammed Siraj hobbled off with what looked like a hamstring strain and if it's bad news, then India would be left with four bowlers. However, a lot of blame should go to India's batters as some like Pujara didn't show intent to score while others like Rahane seemed completely short of confidence. It prompted the legendary Sunil Gavaskar to say it as it is on air, "I think the next innings will be their last chance." Having given up hopes to play for England, Duanne Olivier (3/67 in 17 overs), playing his first game for South Africa in three years, dismissed Pujara (3 off 33 balls) and Rahane (0) off successive deliveries to make it difficult for the Indians. Marco Jansen (4/31 in 17 overs), with his giant frame, created awkward lengths for every Indian batter while Kagiso Rabada (3/64 in 17.1 overs), despite not being at his best, got wickets when it mattered. In his first game as captain, Rahul concentrated hard as he played 133 deliveries. He was peppered with short balls. He would sway to some and duck the others while pulling the ones that he could. His back-foot driving was majestic and he rode the bounce while going for the flashy cut shots. Such is beauty of sport that Rahul, who till five months ago wasn't supposed to start as an opener in England, is now being groomed as an all-format India captain. If the first day composure is any indication, he won't do a bad job. But then there was a moment's indiscretion when he played one pull shot too many and holed out in the fine leg region. Prior to that shot, the occasional pull that he played, Rahul rolled his bat over and tried to keep it down the ground but in this case, he got under the Jansen short ball and didn't get the required elevation. He had a nice little partnership of 42 runs with Hanuma Vihari (20) before an inspirational close-in catch from Rassie Van der Dussen at short leg sent the latter back. Rishabh Pant (17) and an attacking Ashwin (24 batting 21 balls) added 40 in quick time but what India needed was a partnership of at least 75 if not 100. At the start, Mayank Agarwal (26) looked fluent in the first hour with five boundaries before Jansen pitched one in the spot from where it wasn't on drivable length as it climbed on. The opener went for a drive only to edge that to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne. Rahul, on his part, survived strong caught behind and leg before appeals which were negated by debutant umpire Allahudien Palekar, someone who impressed on debut. But what would disappoint Pujara and Rahane most is that on a day when they should have taken more responsibility in Kohli's absence, they couldn't even inject a sense of positivity in India's approach. The manner in which Pujara hopped and skipped to rising deliveries actually would have made the dressing room feel jittery about demons in the pitch which wasn't the case. But there was definitely seam and bounce which one expects here in South Africa. He once again got into a shell and was very uncomfortable against steep bounce which finally became his undoing. Olivier's natural back of length deliveries were perfect recipe for disaster as he fended one that was wide of the short leg fielder but the next one lobbed up to the man at point for an easy catch. Rahane's dismissal was that of a player, whose confidence has been torn to pieces. The ball pitched on the fourth stump channel, created indecision on whether to play or not and Rahane dangled his bat for the catch to be taken in the slips. This match will certainly not last the distance and if they can't make a difference in the second innings, the enormous patience that the Indian team management has shown towards them will definitely start wearing thin.

Rahane, Pujara's flop show continues as Indian middle-order disappoints again in 2nd Test against SA

Hanuma Vihari was sent packing after a stunning catch from Rassie van der Dussen in the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. Vihari was going strong in the middle and had settled down well before edging one from Kagiso Rabada for Van der Dussen to take an absolute blinder.

The dismissal took place in the 39th over of India's innings when Vihari was batting on 20. Rabada bowled a quick short ball at the right-hander, who tried to defend it but ended up playing it towards Van der Dussen, who was stationed at short leg.

Van der Dussen was quick to fly towards his left and grab a one-handed stunner to send Vihari back in the hut. The South African fielder's effort left everyone, including the commentators in awe.

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Vihari returned to India's playing XI for the second Test after missing the first Test where he had failed to make the cut. He was dropped by Temba Bavuma on 9 and went to score 20 off 53 deliveries. He added a 42-run stand for the 4th wicket with skipper KL Rahul, who notched up a gritty fifty to help India recover after losing quick wickets in the middle.

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Openers Rahul and Mayank Agarwal (26) added 36 runs for the first wicket before Agarwal was removed by Marco Jansen. Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) then departed in quick succession as the duo continued their lean patch. Vihari and Rahul then steadied the ship for India before the visitors lost wickets in a cluster once again.

R Ashwin is currently batting on 44 and is inching towards a well-deserved half-century as India look to close in on the 200-run mark in their first innings of the second Test.

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Hanuma Vihari was sent packing after a stunning catch from Rassie van der Dussen in the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.

Hanuma Vihari was sent packing after a stunning catch from Rassie van der Dussen in the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. Vihari was going strong in the middle and had settled down well before edging one from Kagiso Rabada for Van der Dussen to take an absolute blinder. The dismissal took place in the 39th over of India's innings when Vihari was batting on 20. Rabada bowled a quick short ball at the right-hander, who tried to defend it but ended up playing it towards Van der Dussen, who was stationed at short leg. Van der Dussen was quick to fly towards his left and grab a one-handed stunner to send Vihari back in the hut. The South African fielder's effort left everyone, including the commentators in awe. Watch video: That @Rassie72 catch #SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BetwayTestSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/TKXjau1YkZ — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 3, 2022 × Vihari returned to India's playing XI for the second Test after missing the first Test where he had failed to make the cut. He was dropped by Temba Bavuma on 9 and went to score 20 off 53 deliveries. He added a 42-run stand for the 4th wicket with skipper KL Rahul, who notched up a gritty fifty to help India recover after losing quick wickets in the middle. Also Read: India en route to becoming one of the great teams on earth: Ex-Aussie spinner hails Virat Kohli & Co. Openers Rahul and Mayank Agarwal (26) added 36 runs for the first wicket before Agarwal was removed by Marco Jansen. Cheteshwar Pujara (3) and Ajinkya Rahane (0) then departed in quick succession as the duo continued their lean patch. Vihari and Rahul then steadied the ship for India before the visitors lost wickets in a cluster once again. R Ashwin is currently batting on 44 and is inching towards a well-deserved half-century as India look to close in on the 200-run mark in their first innings of the second Test.

IND vs SA: Rassie van der Dussen takes a blinder to send Hanuma Vihari packing in Johannesburg Test - WATCH

India are without their talismanic captain Virat Kohli in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. After a brilliant start to the three-match series with a thumping victory in the series-opener in Centurion, the Indian team would be looking to continue their winning run in Johannesburg and clinch the series with back-to-back wins.

However, Kohli's absence is a major blow for the visitors as the skipper not only led his troops to perfection on the field but was also looking to return to form with the willow. In his absence, KL Rahul is leading India in the second Test against the Proteas.&nbsp;

As India look to pull off a rare Test series win in South Africa this time around, Kohli's absence has come as a big hurdle on their way to glory. Nonetheless, it's the visitors, who are the favourites against hosts South Africa at the Wanderers in&nbsp;Johannesburg.

India have not enjoyed much success when it comes to Tests in South Africa with just four wins so far against the Proteas in their own backyard. India have also never won a Test series in the Rainbow nation but have a great chance this time around with a 1-0 lead.

India unbeaten in&nbsp;Johannesburg

Despite India possessing a woeful record in South Africa overall, the visitors have been unbeaten in Johannesburg over the years. India have never lost a Test match at the Wanderers and have a phenomenal record at the venue. India have so far played five Tests in Johannesburg, winning two and drawing three matches.

India's record at the venue, which has assisted fast bowlers heavily over the years, proves why they are favourites against South Africa in the ongoing second Test despite not having Kohli in the line-up. India head coach Rahul Dravid was the first Indian captain to lead the team to a victory in a Test match against South Africa back in 2006.

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Dravid &amp; Co. had beaten the Proteas at the Wanderers in 2006. When asked about the team's brilliant record at the venue, Dravid said he can't explain the reason behind the team's dominance but said the Indians have always enjoyed playing at the venue.

"For some reason, the boys have always enjoyed playing at the Wanderers. It's a quicker pitch, but the bounce maybe hasn't been as much as at Centurion in the past. It is a strange one, it's one of those things, I can't exactly put a finger on the reason.

"It may be a familiarity with the city, the ground for some reason we've always done well there and it is hard to figure out why, but I really hope we continue that now," he said.

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India are without their talismanic captain Virat Kohli in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. After a brilliant start to the three-match series with a thumping victory in the series-opener in Centurion, the Indian team would be looking to continue their winning run in Johannesburg and clinch the series with back-to-back wins.

India are without their talismanic captain Virat Kohli in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. After a brilliant start to the three-match series with a thumping victory in the series-opener in Centurion, the Indian team would be looking to continue their winning run in Johannesburg and clinch the series with back-to-back wins. However, Kohli's absence is a major blow for the visitors as the skipper not only led his troops to perfection on the field but was also looking to return to form with the willow. In his absence, KL Rahul is leading India in the second Test against the Proteas. As India look to pull off a rare Test series win in South Africa this time around, Kohli's absence has come as a big hurdle on their way to glory. Nonetheless, it's the visitors, who are the favourites against hosts South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. India have not enjoyed much success when it comes to Tests in South Africa with just four wins so far against the Proteas in their own backyard. India have also never won a Test series in the Rainbow nation but have a great chance this time around with a 1-0 lead. India unbeaten in Johannesburg Despite India possessing a woeful record in South Africa overall, the visitors have been unbeaten in Johannesburg over the years. India have never lost a Test match at the Wanderers and have a phenomenal record at the venue. India have so far played five Tests in Johannesburg, winning two and drawing three matches. India's record at the venue, which has assisted fast bowlers heavily over the years, proves why they are favourites against South Africa in the ongoing second Test despite not having Kohli in the line-up. India head coach Rahul Dravid was the first Indian captain to lead the team to a victory in a Test match against South Africa back in 2006. Also Read: 'The next decade will belong to him': Ex-selector lauds KL Rahul's appointment as captain in Kohli's absence Dravid & Co. had beaten the Proteas at the Wanderers in 2006. When asked about the team's brilliant record at the venue, Dravid said he can't explain the reason behind the team's dominance but said the Indians have always enjoyed playing at the venue. "For some reason, the boys have always enjoyed playing at the Wanderers. It's a quicker pitch, but the bounce maybe hasn't been as much as at Centurion in the past. It is a strange one, it's one of those things, I can't exactly put a finger on the reason. "It may be a familiarity with the city, the ground for some reason we've always done well there and it is hard to figure out why, but I really hope we continue that now," he said.

Despite Virat Kohli's absence, here's why India are favourites against South Africa in Johannesburg Test

Indian opening batter KL Rahul on Thursday said head coach Rahul Dravid has brought a lot of balance within the side and players want to learn as much as they can from the former skipper.KL Rahul, who scored a century in the first Test against South Africa, said Dravid had made the visitors work hard in the nets before the game.

"You want to sit with a great player like Rahul Dravid, you want to learn as much as possible from him for so many years," Rahul said in the post-match press conference after the win in the first Test.

"You talk about the art of batting, we are very lucky to have a guy like him in the dressing room, he has brought a lot of calm and balance in the dressing room. He focuses more preparation, he has made us work hard in the training and in the nets," he added.

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India clinched their first Test match in Centurion as they defeated South Africa by 113 runs on the final day of the game on Thursday.

"It's a super super special year for Team India. The kind of achievements that we have gotten this year has been truly special and I think it will go down as one of the greatest years in Indian cricket history, especially Test cricket," said Rahul.

"The victory is a result of hard work and discipline. We have worked really hard as a team for a few years, and we are slowly starting to see results. Yes, the dressing room atmosphere is amazing at the moment. It is a great Test victory," he added.

The Indian opener termed the win over South Africa as complete team performance.

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"No Asian team has come here and won in Centurion and kind of work we have put in, in the last two weeks leading up to this Test match," said Rahul.

"We worked really hard as a team and we had a lot of fun at training and at practice. To go out there in the first game of the series and put up a performance like that which is a complete team performance, gives us a lot of confidence," he added.

India and South Africa will next lock horns in the second Test in Johannesburg from Monday.&nbsp;

Indian opening batter KL Rahul on Thursday said head coach Rahul Dravid has brought a lot of balance within the side and players want to learn as much as they can from the former skipper.

Indian opening batter KL Rahul on Thursday said head coach Rahul Dravid has brought a lot of balance within the side and players want to learn as much as they can from the former skipper.KL Rahul, who scored a century in the first Test against South Africa, said Dravid had made the visitors work hard in the nets before the game. "You want to sit with a great player like Rahul Dravid, you want to learn as much as possible from him for so many years," Rahul said in the post-match press conference after the win in the first Test. "You talk about the art of batting, we are very lucky to have a guy like him in the dressing room, he has brought a lot of calm and balance in the dressing room. He focuses more preparation, he has made us work hard in the training and in the nets," he added. ALSO READ: 'Batting was the difference between two sides', SA skipper Dean Elgar on Centurion Test loss vs India India clinched their first Test match in Centurion as they defeated South Africa by 113 runs on the final day of the game on Thursday. "It's a super super special year for Team India. The kind of achievements that we have gotten this year has been truly special and I think it will go down as one of the greatest years in Indian cricket history, especially Test cricket," said Rahul. "The victory is a result of hard work and discipline. We have worked really hard as a team for a few years, and we are slowly starting to see results. Yes, the dressing room atmosphere is amazing at the moment. It is a great Test victory," he added. The Indian opener termed the win over South Africa as complete team performance. IN PICS: How India demolished South Africa at their fortress in Centurion to go 1-0 up "No Asian team has come here and won in Centurion and kind of work we have put in, in the last two weeks leading up to this Test match," said Rahul. "We worked really hard as a team and we had a lot of fun at training and at practice. To go out there in the first game of the series and put up a performance like that which is a complete team performance, gives us a lot of confidence," he added. India and South Africa will next lock horns in the second Test in Johannesburg from Monday.

Ind vs SA, Centurion Test: You want to learn as much as possible from Rahul Dravid, says KL Rahul

India fast bowlers&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets each as India bowled&nbsp;South Africa out for 191 to win the first Test, at Centurion, by 113 runs on the fifth and final day on Thursday.

South Africa resumed at 94 for 4, chasing a record 305 for victory, but fell far short on a spicy pitch that provided ample assistance to the pacers.

Dean Elgar (77) and Temba Bavuma (35 not out) gave the hosts some hope in the morning session, but India's formidable pace attack exploited the conditions admirably and guided the team to a comfortable victory, in the three-match series opener in the African nation.

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South African captain Dean Elgar, who top-scored for his team with a valiant 77 in the final essay, claimed there were few positives for his squad. He, however, conveyed dissatisfaction with the batters.

"Obviously not a nice thing knowing we lost a Test here. Did a few things wrong. Lot of positives coming out that we can use in the next two. Always the nature here. Always going to be tough because the wicket's playing slower (first morning)," Dean Elgar told the broadcasters at the post-match presentation.

South African captain praised Indian openers for the resistance and patience they displayed on Day 1. Elgar said, "Indian openers (KL Rahul and Mayank Aggarwal)&nbsp;did the fundamentals right. We didn't quite execute the lengths well. After some good chats our bowlers executed the lengths and restricted India to what we thought was a par score. New ball is something you have to get through playing here."

Elgar criticized his&nbsp;batters and added, "Can't emphasise enough on the hard work our bowlers put in to get 20 wickets. Our batters let us down. I'd say the batting was the difference between the two sides."

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Since&nbsp;1991, South Africa has only been dismissed for less than 200 in each innings of a Test at home on three occasions.

However, the Proteas skipper still showed a lot of optimism and said that they will strategise better for the next Test match, starting on January 3 at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. "We'll have a little sit-down with myself and the management to strategise. Didn't do a lot of wrong things. Not all doom and gloom for us. We thrive under the pressure which is a positive for us," he concluded.

India fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets each as India bowled South Africa out for 191 to win the first Test, at Centurion, by 113 runs on the fifth and final day on Thursday.

India fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets each as India bowled South Africa out for 191 to win the first Test, at Centurion, by 113 runs on the fifth and final day on Thursday. South Africa resumed at 94 for 4, chasing a record 305 for victory, but fell far short on a spicy pitch that provided ample assistance to the pacers. Dean Elgar (77) and Temba Bavuma (35 not out) gave the hosts some hope in the morning session, but India's formidable pace attack exploited the conditions admirably and guided the team to a comfortable victory, in the three-match series opener in the African nation. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli lauds India bowlers after Centurion Test win, lavishes huge praise on Mohammed Shami South African captain Dean Elgar, who top-scored for his team with a valiant 77 in the final essay, claimed there were few positives for his squad. He, however, conveyed dissatisfaction with the batters. "Obviously not a nice thing knowing we lost a Test here. Did a few things wrong. Lot of positives coming out that we can use in the next two. Always the nature here. Always going to be tough because the wicket's playing slower (first morning)," Dean Elgar told the broadcasters at the post-match presentation. South African captain praised Indian openers for the resistance and patience they displayed on Day 1. Elgar said, "Indian openers (KL Rahul and Mayank Aggarwal) did the fundamentals right. We didn't quite execute the lengths well. After some good chats our bowlers executed the lengths and restricted India to what we thought was a par score. New ball is something you have to get through playing here." Elgar criticized his batters and added, "Can't emphasise enough on the hard work our bowlers put in to get 20 wickets. Our batters let us down. I'd say the batting was the difference between the two sides." IN PICS: How India demolished South Africa at their fortress in Centurion to go 1-0 up Since 1991, South Africa has only been dismissed for less than 200 in each innings of a Test at home on three occasions. However, the Proteas skipper still showed a lot of optimism and said that they will strategise better for the next Test match, starting on January 3 at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. "We'll have a little sit-down with myself and the management to strategise. Didn't do a lot of wrong things. Not all doom and gloom for us. We thrive under the pressure which is a positive for us," he concluded.

'Batting was the difference between two sides', SA skipper Dean Elgar on Centurion Test loss vs India

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Indian captain Virat Kohli failed to bring an end to his century drought in 2021 as he was dismissed on a low-key score of 18 off 32 balls in India's second innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa on Wednesday. Kohli looked disappointed in the dressing room as he watched the replays of his dismissal.

After scoring 35 runs in the first innings, Kohli was expected to notch up a big score in the second innings when he came out to bat at no.5 in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion. He looked composed in the middle and was looking in fine form before making a costly mistake against Marco Jansen.

In what was the exact replica of his dismissal against Lungi Ngidi in the first innings, Kohli once again went for a wider delivery and ended up getting caught at the slip after an edge. Jansen bowled one quite outside off post lunch and Kohli went after it.

It was a thick edge off his bat and South Africa keeper Quinton de Kock was quick to grab the catch as the Indian captain was dismissed on 18 off 32 balls. Kohli looked dejected as he walked back to the dressing room after getting dismissed. The 18-run-knock meant the Indian captain has now gone another year without a century across formats.

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The run machine, who was once scoring centuries at will in all three formats of the game, has not scored a hundred since November 2019. He has now gone over two years without scoring a century in international cricket. Kohli had been touted by many to end the rough patch in the ongoing Test series against South Africa, however, the Indian skipper is off to a poor start.

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He ended the year with scores of 35 and 18 in the Centurion Test against the Proteas and failed to grab the opportunity of helping India extend their lead in their second innings of the Boxing Day game. Nonetheless, India's lead is now of more than 300 runs which gives the visitors a great chance at winning the first Test.

Indian captain Virat Kohli failed to bring an end to his century drought in 2021 as he was dismissed on a low-key score of 18 off 32 balls in India's second innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa on Wednesday.

Indian captain Virat Kohli failed to bring an end to his century drought in 2021 as he was dismissed on a low-key score of 18 off 32 balls in India's second innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa on Wednesday. Kohli looked disappointed in the dressing room as he watched the replays of his dismissal. After scoring 35 runs in the first innings, Kohli was expected to notch up a big score in the second innings when he came out to bat at no.5 in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion. He looked composed in the middle and was looking in fine form before making a costly mistake against Marco Jansen. In what was the exact replica of his dismissal against Lungi Ngidi in the first innings, Kohli once again went for a wider delivery and ended up getting caught at the slip after an edge. Jansen bowled one quite outside off post lunch and Kohli went after it. It was a thick edge off his bat and South Africa keeper Quinton de Kock was quick to grab the catch as the Indian captain was dismissed on 18 off 32 balls. Kohli looked dejected as he walked back to the dressing room after getting dismissed. The 18-run-knock meant the Indian captain has now gone another year without a century across formats. Marco Jansen bringing the magic on debut#SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BetwayTestSeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/7cYIorUwsY — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 29, 2021 × The run machine, who was once scoring centuries at will in all three formats of the game, has not scored a hundred since November 2019. He has now gone over two years without scoring a century in international cricket. Kohli had been touted by many to end the rough patch in the ongoing Test series against South Africa, however, the Indian skipper is off to a poor start. Also Read: My father would cycle 30km to take me to coaching camp: Shami recalls struggles after 200 Test wickets He ended the year with scores of 35 and 18 in the Centurion Test against the Proteas and failed to grab the opportunity of helping India extend their lead in their second innings of the Boxing Day game. Nonetheless, India's lead is now of more than 300 runs which gives the visitors a great chance at winning the first Test.

Virat Kohli ends 2021 without a century as Indian captain departs on 18 in Centurion Test vs South Africa

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami ran through the South Africa batting line-up in the onging first Test between the two sides in Centurion on Tuesday to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets. Shami picked up a five-wicket haul in South Africa's first innings and finished with excellent figures of 5/44 in his 16 overs.

He became only the fifth Indian fast bowler to reach the milestone of 200 wickets in Tests having achieved the feat in 55 Test matches. Shami recalled his struggles and the hardships his family went through to make him the successful cricketer that he is today. Shami, who hails from a remote village in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh, recalled how his father would cycle 30kms every day to take him to a coaching camp.

Shami has been one of the consistent performer for India across formats over the last few years and has been a prolific wicket-taker for the team. The right-arm fast bowler recalled how it was not easy for him to make it big in cricket and how his father played a massive role in his rise.

"My father has made me what I am today. I come from a village where there aren't many facilities and even today there aren't all facilities available. Even then, my father would cycle me 30 km to take me at coaching camp and that struggle I still remember. In those days and those situations, they invested in me and I am forever grateful," Shami said after reaching the milestone of 200 Test wickets on Tuesday.

"All you can do is work hard and if you work hard you are bound to get results," he added.

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Shami is the third-fastest to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets among Indian pacers. The 31-year-old has been&nbsp;a prolific wicket-taker for India in the longest format. Reacting to his 200 wicket-milestone, the Indian pacer said he had never dreamt of playing for India as a budding cricketer but is elated to have realised his dream finally.

"No one can ever dream as to what he can ultimately achieve when you are coming up the ranks and struggling to make a mark. Your dream is to become an India player and play with those whom you have seen on TV," said Shami.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami ran through the South Africa batting line-up in the onging first Test between the two sides in Centurion on Tuesday to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami ran through the South Africa batting line-up in the onging first Test between the two sides in Centurion on Tuesday to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets. Shami picked up a five-wicket haul in South Africa's first innings and finished with excellent figures of 5/44 in his 16 overs. He became only the fifth Indian fast bowler to reach the milestone of 200 wickets in Tests having achieved the feat in 55 Test matches. Shami recalled his struggles and the hardships his family went through to make him the successful cricketer that he is today. Shami, who hails from a remote village in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh, recalled how his father would cycle 30kms every day to take him to a coaching camp. Shami has been one of the consistent performer for India across formats over the last few years and has been a prolific wicket-taker for the team. The right-arm fast bowler recalled how it was not easy for him to make it big in cricket and how his father played a massive role in his rise. "My father has made me what I am today. I come from a village where there aren't many facilities and even today there aren't all facilities available. Even then, my father would cycle me 30 km to take me at coaching camp and that struggle I still remember. In those days and those situations, they invested in me and I am forever grateful," Shami said after reaching the milestone of 200 Test wickets on Tuesday. "All you can do is work hard and if you work hard you are bound to get results," he added. Also Read: Md Shami joins elite list of Indian pacers with 200 wickets during Day 3 in Centurion Shami is the third-fastest to reach the milestone of 200 Test wickets among Indian pacers. The 31-year-old has been a prolific wicket-taker for India in the longest format. Reacting to his 200 wicket-milestone, the Indian pacer said he had never dreamt of playing for India as a budding cricketer but is elated to have realised his dream finally. "No one can ever dream as to what he can ultimately achieve when you are coming up the ranks and struggling to make a mark. Your dream is to become an India player and play with those whom you have seen on TV," said Shami.

My father would cycle 30km to take me to coaching camp: Md. Shami recalls struggles after 200 Test wickets

Indian pacers ran riot against South Africa in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between the two sides in Centurion on Tuesday. After the second day's play was called off due to rain, India's batting unit collapsed in the first session on Day 3. Nonetheless, the visitors still managed to put on a strong total of 327 runs on the board.

The bowlers then wreaked havoc on South Africa to get the visitors off to a good start with the ball. The Indian pacers made South African batsmen dance to their tunes in the second session on Day 3. Jasprit Bumrah got India their first breakthrough by dismissing Dean Elgar cheaply on just 1 before Mohammed Shami removed Keegan Petersen and Aiden Markram in quick succession.

Mohammed Siraj then got the wicket of Rassie van der Dussen post lunch to open his account in the Centurion Test. Siraj got Van der Dussen caught at gully before pulling off Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siii' celebration. Siraj jumped in the air and did Ronaldo's celebration which caught the eyes of many on social media.

Manchester United superstar Ronaldo has been doing the popular celebration since his Real Madrid days and it is quite popular among football fans across the globe. Ronaldo is often spotted doing the same celebration after scoring a goal for United. While Siraj's attempt at copying the football legend was not perfect, it did impress fans.

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South Africa were reduced to 32/4 after Van der Dussen's dismissal in the 13th over before Quinton de Kock (34) and Temba Bavuma helped the hosts recover with a 72-run stand for the fifth wicket. Bavuma then added 29 runs for the sixth wicket with Wiaan Mulder, who could only score 12 off 33 balls before being removed by Shami.

South Africa are in all sorts of trouble in the Boxing Day Test as they have already six wickets in their first innings and have less than 150 runs on the board.

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Indian pacers ran riot against South Africa in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between the two sides in Centurion on Tuesday. After the second day's play was called off due to rain, India's batting unit collapsed in the first session on Day 3.

Indian pacers ran riot against South Africa in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between the two sides in Centurion on Tuesday. After the second day's play was called off due to rain, India's batting unit collapsed in the first session on Day 3. Nonetheless, the visitors still managed to put on a strong total of 327 runs on the board. The bowlers then wreaked havoc on South Africa to get the visitors off to a good start with the ball. The Indian pacers made South African batsmen dance to their tunes in the second session on Day 3. Jasprit Bumrah got India their first breakthrough by dismissing Dean Elgar cheaply on just 1 before Mohammed Shami removed Keegan Petersen and Aiden Markram in quick succession. Mohammed Siraj then got the wicket of Rassie van der Dussen post lunch to open his account in the Centurion Test. Siraj got Van der Dussen caught at gully before pulling off Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siii' celebration. Siraj jumped in the air and did Ronaldo's celebration which caught the eyes of many on social media. Manchester United superstar Ronaldo has been doing the popular celebration since his Real Madrid days and it is quite popular among football fans across the globe. Ronaldo is often spotted doing the same celebration after scoring a goal for United. While Siraj's attempt at copying the football legend was not perfect, it did impress fans. Watch Siraj does a Ronaldo in Centurion Test: Indian Cricketer Mohammed Siraj doing Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'SIUUU' Celebration today. Influence is unreal. pic.twitter.com/T9WkZ6n42O — CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 28, 2021 × Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah suffers right ankle sprain on Day 3, medical team monitoring pacer South Africa were reduced to 32/4 after Van der Dussen's dismissal in the 13th over before Quinton de Kock (34) and Temba Bavuma helped the hosts recover with a 72-run stand for the fifth wicket. Bavuma then added 29 runs for the sixth wicket with Wiaan Mulder, who could only score 12 off 33 balls before being removed by Shami. South Africa are in all sorts of trouble in the Boxing Day Test as they have already six wickets in their first innings and have less than 150 runs on the board.

WATCH: Md. Siraj pulls off Ronaldo's iconic celebration after Van der Dussen's wicket in Centurion Test

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