Rishabh Pant was the lone shining point for Team India in the third and final Test against South Africa, in Cape Town, before the Virat Kohli-led side went down to the Proteas by seven wickets to lose the series 2-1. Pant slammed his fourth ton in the purest format and became the first Indian wicketkeeper to slam a hundred in South Africa, England and Australia.

During the second innings, India were in trouble reeling at 58-4, with a first-innings lead of 13 runs, before Pant played a sensible knock to reach three figures despite India being dismissed for 198, setting up a 212-run target for the Dean Elgar-led Proteas. Elgar &amp; Co. chased down the target by seven wickets on Day 4 of the third and final Test to win the series 2-1.

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During a discussion on&nbsp;ESPN Cricinfo, former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Pant for playing an 'unselfish' knock in the low-scoring third Test. “How unselfish was that innings. He was only focused on prolonging that innings, not worried about getting that hundred. He has got out in the 90s a couple of times. This is a guy who plays for his team and that was amply evident,” Manjrekar said.&nbsp;

"Lot of big-name batters would have quickly got a hundred and then decided ‘let me see what I can do’. He was constantly thinking of just one goal - to extend the innings,” the former Indian cricketer and full-time pundit lauded the 24-year-old swashbuckling left-hander.

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Pant will now shift his focus to the forthcoming three-match ODI series between India and Temba Bavuma-led South Africa, in the rainbow nation. The series will commence on January 19 at Paarl. For the unversed, Pant hasn't scored a hundred in the limited-overs format and, hence, he will be eager to make the most of the three ODIs versus the African nation.

Rishabh Pant was the lone shining point for Team India in the third and final Test against South Africa, in Cape Town, before the Virat Kohli-led side went down to the Proteas by seven wickets to lose the series 2-1.

Rishabh Pant was the lone shining point for Team India in the third and final Test against South Africa, in Cape Town, before the Virat Kohli-led side went down to the Proteas by seven wickets to lose the series 2-1. Pant slammed his fourth ton in the purest format and became the first Indian wicketkeeper to slam a hundred in South Africa, England and Australia. During the second innings, India were in trouble reeling at 58-4, with a first-innings lead of 13 runs, before Pant played a sensible knock to reach three figures despite India being dismissed for 198, setting up a 212-run target for the Dean Elgar-led Proteas. Elgar & Co. chased down the target by seven wickets on Day 4 of the third and final Test to win the series 2-1. ALSO READ | Yuvraj Singh reacts as Sunil Gavaskar picks Rishsbh Pant to replace Virat Kohli as India's new Test captain During a discussion on ESPN Cricinfo, former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Pant for playing an 'unselfish' knock in the low-scoring third Test. “How unselfish was that innings. He was only focused on prolonging that innings, not worried about getting that hundred. He has got out in the 90s a couple of times. This is a guy who plays for his team and that was amply evident,” Manjrekar said. "Lot of big-name batters would have quickly got a hundred and then decided ‘let me see what I can do’. He was constantly thinking of just one goal - to extend the innings,” the former Indian cricketer and full-time pundit lauded the 24-year-old swashbuckling left-hander. ALSO READ | Captaincy is not anyone's birthright: Gambhir hopes Virat Kohli can be at his dominant best in SA ODIs Pant will now shift his focus to the forthcoming three-match ODI series between India and Temba Bavuma-led South Africa, in the rainbow nation. The series will commence on January 19 at Paarl. For the unversed, Pant hasn't scored a hundred in the limited-overs format and, hence, he will be eager to make the most of the three ODIs versus the African nation.

'He was not worried about....': Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rishabh Pant for 'unselfish' ton vs SA in 3rd Test

India and South Africa played out an intense and riveting three-match Test series, in the rainbow nation, which ended on Friday (January 14) with Dean Elgar-led hosts clinching the series over Virat Kohli's India by 2-1. Day 4 of the third and final Test commenced, on Friday, with Proteas needing 111 more runs to win -- in pursuit of 212 -- whereas India needed 8 more wickets.

Keegan Petersen's 82 and Rassie van der Dussen-Temba Bavuma's unbeaten knocks propelled the South African side to a seven-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town as the hosts won the series 2-1. Day 3 of the final Test saw a huge controversy when the Indian players were left agitated over Elgar's DRS decision.

During SA's run-chase towards Day 3's end overs, Elgar survived a very close lbw call off R Ashwin's bowling. While he was given out initially by Marais Erasmus, the on-field umpire, the SA captain took the decision upstairs. The replays suggested that the red cherry had hit the batter below the knee whereas&nbsp;the hawk-eye showed that the ball was going over the stumps. Hence, Elgar was given not out; with Kohli, KL Rahul and R Ashwin not mincing their words and targetting the host broadcaster SuperSport on the stump-mic.&nbsp;

Captain Kohli said on the stump-mic, "Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition, trying to catch people all the time."

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Speaking to the press on the DRS controversy after the end of the series, Kohli decided against making any further comment on the matter.&nbsp;"I have no comment to make. I understood what happened on the field and people on the outside don't know exactly what goes on the field. So me to try and justify what we did on the field and say 'we got carried away'.... If we would have charged up and picked up three wickets there that could have been probably the moment that could change the game," Kohli was quoted as saying by ANI during the post-match press conference in Cape Town.

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As per reports, Kohli-led Indian team management have received an informal warning from the officials following their comments on the stump-mic.&nbsp;

Talking about the SA tour, Team India will now shift their focus to the three-match ODI series, which gets underway on January 19 at Paarl.

India and South Africa played out an intense and riveting three-match Test series, in the rainbow nation, which ended on Friday (January 14) with Dean Elgar-led hosts clinching the series over Virat Kohli's India by 2-1.

India and South Africa played out an intense and riveting three-match Test series, in the rainbow nation, which ended on Friday (January 14) with Dean Elgar-led hosts clinching the series over Virat Kohli's India by 2-1. Day 4 of the third and final Test commenced, on Friday, with Proteas needing 111 more runs to win -- in pursuit of 212 -- whereas India needed 8 more wickets. Keegan Petersen's 82 and Rassie van der Dussen-Temba Bavuma's unbeaten knocks propelled the South African side to a seven-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town as the hosts won the series 2-1. Day 3 of the final Test saw a huge controversy when the Indian players were left agitated over Elgar's DRS decision. During SA's run-chase towards Day 3's end overs, Elgar survived a very close lbw call off R Ashwin's bowling. While he was given out initially by Marais Erasmus, the on-field umpire, the SA captain took the decision upstairs. The replays suggested that the red cherry had hit the batter below the knee whereas the hawk-eye showed that the ball was going over the stumps. Hence, Elgar was given not out; with Kohli, KL Rahul and R Ashwin not mincing their words and targetting the host broadcaster SuperSport on the stump-mic. Captain Kohli said on the stump-mic, "Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition, trying to catch people all the time." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli opens up on Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's future after flop show in SA Test series Speaking to the press on the DRS controversy after the end of the series, Kohli decided against making any further comment on the matter. "I have no comment to make. I understood what happened on the field and people on the outside don't know exactly what goes on the field. So me to try and justify what we did on the field and say 'we got carried away'.... If we would have charged up and picked up three wickets there that could have been probably the moment that could change the game," Kohli was quoted as saying by ANI during the post-match press conference in Cape Town. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli should be fined or suspended: Michael Vaughan lashes out at Team India over DRS rant As per reports, Kohli-led Indian team management have received an informal warning from the officials following their comments on the stump-mic. Talking about the SA tour, Team India will now shift their focus to the three-match ODI series, which gets underway on January 19 at Paarl.

India vs SA: Virat Kohli opens up on Dean Elgar DRS controversy during Day 3 of Cape Town Test

India lost the three-match Test series versus South Africa on Friday (January 14) at Newlands, Cape Town. Defending 212, India had claimed two wickets of the Dean Elgar-led side at stumps on Day 3 with the hosts well placed at 101-2 on Thursday.

Day 4 produced only one wicket for Virat Kohli-led India as Keegan Petersen (82), Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma completed the formalities for the hosts as they won the contest by seven wickets to clinch the series 2-1, despite conceding a 1-0 lead.

While India did fight hard during the course of the three Tests, in the African nation, the&nbsp;batters let the team down significantly. The likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Mayank Agarwal didn't do anything extra ordinary whereas Kohli's century-drought continues. KL Rahul produced two good knocks but failed to capitalise on his starts on many occasions.&nbsp;

Hence, India returned with scores of 327, 174, 202, 266, 223 and 198. Talking about Rahane and Pujara, in particular, the two have been out of form for quite sometime. Rahane's last triple-figure knock came in late 2020 whereas Pujara has gone over two years since his last hundred. In the SA series, Rahane amassed 136 runs at 22.66 whereas the No. 3 batter Pujara finished with&nbsp;124 runs at 20.66.

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At the post-match press conference, Captain Kohli addressed India's batting woes and also opined on Pujara and Rahane. “Obviously, the batting has let us down in the last two games when we needed to step up. There is no running away from that. (On Pujara, Rahane) I cannot sit here and talk about what’s going to happen in the future. You’ll probably have to speak to the selectors about what they have in mind because this is not my job," he said.

Kohli added, "As I said before and I will say again, we will continue to back Cheteshwar and Ajinkya because of the kind of players they are, what they have done in Test cricket for India over the years, playing crucial knocks. In the second Test as well, you saw that important partnership in the second innings, which got us to a total that we could fight for. What the selectors have in mind, I cannot comment on that sitting here."

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Kohli &amp; Co. will, however, be gutted to miss the golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series in the rainbow nation.&nbsp;

The action will now move to the three-match ODI series, starting on January 19 at Paarl. India will be led by KL Rahul in limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma's absence.&nbsp;

India lost the three-match Test series versus South Africa on Friday (January 14) at Newlands, Cape Town. Defending 212, India had claimed two wickets of the Dean Elgar-led side at stumps on Day 3 with the hosts well placed at 101-2 on Thursday.

India lost the three-match Test series versus South Africa on Friday (January 14) at Newlands, Cape Town. Defending 212, India had claimed two wickets of the Dean Elgar-led side at stumps on Day 3 with the hosts well placed at 101-2 on Thursday. Day 4 produced only one wicket for Virat Kohli-led India as Keegan Petersen (82), Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma completed the formalities for the hosts as they won the contest by seven wickets to clinch the series 2-1, despite conceding a 1-0 lead. While India did fight hard during the course of the three Tests, in the African nation, the batters let the team down significantly. The likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Mayank Agarwal didn't do anything extra ordinary whereas Kohli's century-drought continues. KL Rahul produced two good knocks but failed to capitalise on his starts on many occasions. Hence, India returned with scores of 327, 174, 202, 266, 223 and 198. Talking about Rahane and Pujara, in particular, the two have been out of form for quite sometime. Rahane's last triple-figure knock came in late 2020 whereas Pujara has gone over two years since his last hundred. In the SA series, Rahane amassed 136 runs at 22.66 whereas the No. 3 batter Pujara finished with 124 runs at 20.66. ALSO READ | You think you can keep me quiet: Virat Kohli goes after SA counterpart Dean Elgar in 3rd Test - WATCH At the post-match press conference, Captain Kohli addressed India's batting woes and also opined on Pujara and Rahane. “Obviously, the batting has let us down in the last two games when we needed to step up. There is no running away from that. (On Pujara, Rahane) I cannot sit here and talk about what’s going to happen in the future. You’ll probably have to speak to the selectors about what they have in mind because this is not my job," he said. Kohli added, "As I said before and I will say again, we will continue to back Cheteshwar and Ajinkya because of the kind of players they are, what they have done in Test cricket for India over the years, playing crucial knocks. In the second Test as well, you saw that important partnership in the second innings, which got us to a total that we could fight for. What the selectors have in mind, I cannot comment on that sitting here." Kohli about Pujara-Rahane 👇. No clear indication about the future though.pic.twitter.com/O6QyJ43gct — Ryan (@ryandesa_07) January 14, 2022 × ALSO READ | Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after South Africa clinch series vs India at home Kohli & Co. will, however, be gutted to miss the golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series in the rainbow nation. The action will now move to the three-match ODI series, starting on January 19 at Paarl. India will be led by KL Rahul in limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma's absence.

Virat Kohli opens up on Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's future after flop show in SA Test series

Virat Kohli-led Team India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar's South Africa on Friday (January14) to lose the series 2-1, despite a 1-0 lead. Defending 212, India struggled to dismiss the SA batters as the Elgar-led hosts romped past the No. 1 ranked Indian team to win the contest by 7 wickets and clinch the series 2-1.

The series was a highly intense affair and a great exhibition for Test cricket lovers. The likes of Keegan Petersen, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Duanne Oliver, Elgar, Temba Bavuma stood tall for the Proteas whereas Jasprit Bumrah, Md Shami, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul did well for the visiting line-up. Nonetheless, there were also plenty of heated exchanges between the two sides during the course of the three Tests.&nbsp;

During SA's 212-run chase, on Day 3 (January 13), Kohli tried to get under the skin of his counterpart Elgar and sledged him to deter his concentration. The 33-year-old Indian captain claimed that Elgar was trying to avoid facing premier pacer Bumrah and even reminded him of the J'burg Test -- played on a tricky surface -- between both nations in early 2018.

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Kohli's sledge was caught on stump-mic where he said, "Unbelievable. Just after a Man of the Match performance in the last game, running from Jasprit...Chirping for 13 years Dean, you think you gonna keep me quiet? We all know who wanted the match called off in Jo'burg 2018. We all know that." Here's the video of Kohli's ruthless slegding of Elgar:

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After the end of the three Tests, India were deprived of winning their maiden series, in whites, on South African soil as the home side came from behind to win 2-1.

Hence at the post-match presentation, Kohli told the broadcasters, "&nbsp;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. I thought South Africa performed better in those key moments and totally deserved the win."

On the other hand, Elgar stated, "Pretty elated. Obviously will sink in a day or two, maybe this evening. Really proud. We were thrown under the sword quite a few times this series and the guys responded brilliantly. Obviously, to bounce back after losing the first game, to believe that we could still win. Extremely happy. (On how things turned around) Challenging your players, you need characters within the group and the bowling unit has been excellent all series. I had put up a challenge after the first game and the guys responded brilliantly. Helps to have a group that doesn't have any real big names, they like to rally together and play as one. And that's crucial. Extremely proud of this group of players that we have here."

Virat Kohli-led Team India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar's South Africa on Friday (January14) to lose the series 2-1, despite a 1-0 lead. Defending 212, India struggled to dismiss the SA batters as the Elgar-led hosts romped past the No.

Virat Kohli-led Team India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar's South Africa on Friday (January14) to lose the series 2-1, despite a 1-0 lead. Defending 212, India struggled to dismiss the SA batters as the Elgar-led hosts romped past the No. 1 ranked Indian team to win the contest by 7 wickets and clinch the series 2-1. The series was a highly intense affair and a great exhibition for Test cricket lovers. The likes of Keegan Petersen, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Duanne Oliver, Elgar, Temba Bavuma stood tall for the Proteas whereas Jasprit Bumrah, Md Shami, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul did well for the visiting line-up. Nonetheless, there were also plenty of heated exchanges between the two sides during the course of the three Tests. During SA's 212-run chase, on Day 3 (January 13), Kohli tried to get under the skin of his counterpart Elgar and sledged him to deter his concentration. The 33-year-old Indian captain claimed that Elgar was trying to avoid facing premier pacer Bumrah and even reminded him of the J'burg Test -- played on a tricky surface -- between both nations in early 2018. ALSO READ | Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after South Africa clinch series vs India at home Kohli's sledge was caught on stump-mic where he said, "Unbelievable. Just after a Man of the Match performance in the last game, running from Jasprit...Chirping for 13 years Dean, you think you gonna keep me quiet? We all know who wanted the match called off in Jo'burg 2018. We all know that." Here's the video of Kohli's ruthless slegding of Elgar: GOLD pic.twitter.com/2OGy2EKqvp — Benaam Baadshah (@BenaamBaadshah4) January 14, 2022 × ALSO READ | [VIDEO] 'You go after someone who is 5 years younger': Kohli gives it back to Van der Dussen in 3rd Test After the end of the three Tests, India were deprived of winning their maiden series, in whites, on South African soil as the home side came from behind to win 2-1. Hence at the post-match presentation, Kohli told the broadcasters, " 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. I thought South Africa performed better in those key moments and totally deserved the win." On the other hand, Elgar stated, "Pretty elated. Obviously will sink in a day or two, maybe this evening. Really proud. We were thrown under the sword quite a few times this series and the guys responded brilliantly. Obviously, to bounce back after losing the first game, to believe that we could still win. Extremely happy. (On how things turned around) Challenging your players, you need characters within the group and the bowling unit has been excellent all series. I had put up a challenge after the first game and the guys responded brilliantly. Helps to have a group that doesn't have any real big names, they like to rally together and play as one. And that's crucial. Extremely proud of this group of players that we have here."

You think you can keep me quiet: Virat Kohli goes after SA counterpart Dean Elgar in 3rd Test - WATCH

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, was another topsy-turvy battle between both sides in the series finale. As India started the day at 57-2, with an overall lead of 70 runs, Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 100 enabled India to setup a tricky 212-run target for the Dean Elgar-led Proteas.

While SA ended the day's play at 101 for 2, with both the openers Aiden Markram and Captain Elgar back in the pavillion, there was a huge controversy which erupted when Elgar survived a very close LBW call. The Proteas captain was given out by the on-field umpire, Marais Erasmus,&nbsp;after being trapped plumb in front by R Ashwin. However, Elgar took the decision upstairs where replays showed that the ball had hit the left-hander below the knee, however, the hawk-eye displayed that the ball was going above the stumps. Thus,&nbsp;Elgar breathed a sigh of relief by getting a reprieve at that time (he eventually fell for 30 before close of play).

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Thus, this led to a huge controversy as Indian players -- such as Captain Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ashwin -- didn't mince their words and showed their frustration&nbsp;in the middle.

"Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition,” Kohli said as he walked up to the stump mic after Ashwin and Rahul also expressed their displeasure over the ball-tracking system.

The 33-year-old Kohli went too far ahead and even mocked the broadcaster 'SuperSport', claiming that they were doing what they could to help the home side.

Thus, former SA batter Daryll&nbsp;Cullinan came down heavily on Captain Kohli. He feels the Indian star batter has for too long got away with his overaggressive behaviour on-field.&nbsp;

“This is the typical Virat&nbsp;untouchable!&nbsp;He behaves the way he wants to behave. The rest of the cricket world just bows down to Virat. The powerhouse is India. I hate to say this but it’s been going on for years. It’s just the big suck up towards India and anybody who plays for India. They are untouchable, so everyone will laugh it off,” the former South African told&nbsp;ESPNCricinfo.

“I love Virat Kohli, I love his cricket, I love the way he plays. But there has to be a line drawn somewhere to say ‘hang on, you must be severely punished’. If anything, it was a mistake. I just cannot believe that they could think along those sort of lines. For too long Virat has got away with behavior which is unacceptable on a cricket field. But he’s Kohli and I don’t like it, quite frankly," he added.

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Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar also agreed with Cullinal and feels that the Indian team's comments were extremely serious.

“There was an insinuation from the Indian camp that the host broadcasters were up to some mischief to make sure they were putting their own team at an advantage. That is a serious kind of insinuation. I have a problem with that,” Manjrekar said.

“Virat Kohli is going through one of the most difficult phases of his career. He lost his ODI captaincy, there has been some controversy over that. This is the first time that I am seeing self-doubts have started creeping in. We saw it during the IPL as well. Never thought this guy would be under-confident,” he added.

Many former cricketers and experts of the game have slammed Team India for their approach on the entire DRS controversy. After the DRS incident, India lost the plot on the field during the fag end of Day 3 by leaking runs at will as SA ended the day's play at 101-2, chasing 212.

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, was another topsy-turvy battle between both sides in the series finale.

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands, Cape Town, was another topsy-turvy battle between both sides in the series finale. As India started the day at 57-2, with an overall lead of 70 runs, Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 100 enabled India to setup a tricky 212-run target for the Dean Elgar-led Proteas. While SA ended the day's play at 101 for 2, with both the openers Aiden Markram and Captain Elgar back in the pavillion, there was a huge controversy which erupted when Elgar survived a very close LBW call. The Proteas captain was given out by the on-field umpire, Marais Erasmus, after being trapped plumb in front by R Ashwin. However, Elgar took the decision upstairs where replays showed that the ball had hit the left-hander below the knee, however, the hawk-eye displayed that the ball was going above the stumps. Thus, Elgar breathed a sigh of relief by getting a reprieve at that time (he eventually fell for 30 before close of play). ALSO READ | 'Focus on your team..': Virat Kohli vents out anger on stump mic after Dean Elgar DRS controversy - WATCH Thus, this led to a huge controversy as Indian players -- such as Captain Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ashwin -- didn't mince their words and showed their frustration in the middle. "Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition,” Kohli said as he walked up to the stump mic after Ashwin and Rahul also expressed their displeasure over the ball-tracking system. The 33-year-old Kohli went too far ahead and even mocked the broadcaster 'SuperSport', claiming that they were doing what they could to help the home side. Thus, former SA batter Daryll Cullinan came down heavily on Captain Kohli. He feels the Indian star batter has for too long got away with his overaggressive behaviour on-field. “This is the typical Virat untouchable! He behaves the way he wants to behave. The rest of the cricket world just bows down to Virat. The powerhouse is India. I hate to say this but it’s been going on for years. It’s just the big suck up towards India and anybody who plays for India. They are untouchable, so everyone will laugh it off,” the former South African told ESPNCricinfo. “I love Virat Kohli, I love his cricket, I love the way he plays. But there has to be a line drawn somewhere to say ‘hang on, you must be severely punished’. If anything, it was a mistake. I just cannot believe that they could think along those sort of lines. For too long Virat has got away with behavior which is unacceptable on a cricket field. But he’s Kohli and I don’t like it, quite frankly," he added. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli is very immature: Gautam Gambhir slams Indian skipper after stump-mic outburst in 3rd Test Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar also agreed with Cullinal and feels that the Indian team's comments were extremely serious. “There was an insinuation from the Indian camp that the host broadcasters were up to some mischief to make sure they were putting their own team at an advantage. That is a serious kind of insinuation. I have a problem with that,” Manjrekar said. “Virat Kohli is going through one of the most difficult phases of his career. He lost his ODI captaincy, there has been some controversy over that. This is the first time that I am seeing self-doubts have started creeping in. We saw it during the IPL as well. Never thought this guy would be under-confident,” he added. Many former cricketers and experts of the game have slammed Team India for their approach on the entire DRS controversy. After the DRS incident, India lost the plot on the field during the fag end of Day 3 by leaking runs at will as SA ended the day's play at 101-2, chasing 212.

Kohli must be severely punished: Ex-SA batter shares his take on DRS controversy in Cape Town Test

Day 3 of the Cape Town Test between India and South Africa saw Proteas skipper Dean Elgar survive a close DRS call during his side's 212-run chase towards the end of day's proceedings, on Thursday (January 13). For the unversed, the Proteas captain was given out by the on-field umpire, Marais Erasmus,&nbsp;after being trapped plumb in front off R Ashwin's bowling. However, the left-hander&nbsp;took the decision upstairs. While the replays showed that the ball had hit the left-hander below the knee, the hawk-eye displayed that the ball was going over the stumps.

Thus, it led to Elgar getting a reprieve as Virat Kohli-led Indian team showed their frustration and even blamed the host broadcaster, SuperSport, for doing things favouring the home side in the riveting series.&nbsp;"Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition,” said Kohli as the 33-year-old walked up to the stump mic whereas the likes of Ashwin and Rahul expressed their displeasure over the ball-tracking system as well by not mincing their words.

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Following the whole DRS controversy, many former cricketers and experts of the game have slammed Kohli &amp; Co. for their approach and comments following Dean Elgar lbw decision being overturned. Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal also joined the bandwagon and lashed out at Team India.

“I have seen Dean Elgar’s review many times. Seeing him, no one can say that the ball is going over the stump. It is clear that the ball is hitting his knees and he is out. But why is Team India raising questions? In the 2011 World Cup, when Sachin Tendulkar’s decision on my ball was reversed, then India had said that DRS is a reliable and accurate technique. Then why are they now saying that DRS technology is not reliable and correct. Simply because the verdict went against you,”&nbsp;Ajmal said. He, thus, recalled&nbsp;the controversial DRS decision which led to Tendulkar surviving a close lbw call off his bowling during the marquee 2011 ODI WC semi-final between India and Pakistan in Mohali.

“There was no point in not giving Sachin Tendulkar out even on my ball in the 2011 World Cup. In 2011, my ball was not missing the stump in the same way as Ashwin was not doing against Elgar in Cape Town,”&nbsp;he added.

Day 3 of the Cape Town Test between India and South Africa saw Proteas skipper Dean Elgar survive a close DRS call during his side's 212-run chase towards the end of day's proceedings, on Thursday (January 13).

Day 3 of the Cape Town Test between India and South Africa saw Proteas skipper Dean Elgar survive a close DRS call during his side's 212-run chase towards the end of day's proceedings, on Thursday (January 13). For the unversed, the Proteas captain was given out by the on-field umpire, Marais Erasmus, after being trapped plumb in front off R Ashwin's bowling. However, the left-hander took the decision upstairs. While the replays showed that the ball had hit the left-hander below the knee, the hawk-eye displayed that the ball was going over the stumps. Thus, it led to Elgar getting a reprieve as Virat Kohli-led Indian team showed their frustration and even blamed the host broadcaster, SuperSport, for doing things favouring the home side in the riveting series. "Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition,” said Kohli as the 33-year-old walked up to the stump mic whereas the likes of Ashwin and Rahul expressed their displeasure over the ball-tracking system as well by not mincing their words. ALSO READ | Kohli must be severely punished: Ex-SA batter shares his take on DRS controversy in Cape Town Test pic.twitter.com/00dPXQv8sK — Addicric (@addicric) January 13, 2022 × ALSO READ | Virat Kohli is very immature: Gautam Gambhir slams Indian skipper after stump-mic outburst in 3rd Test Following the whole DRS controversy, many former cricketers and experts of the game have slammed Kohli & Co. for their approach and comments following Dean Elgar lbw decision being overturned. Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal also joined the bandwagon and lashed out at Team India. “I have seen Dean Elgar’s review many times. Seeing him, no one can say that the ball is going over the stump. It is clear that the ball is hitting his knees and he is out. But why is Team India raising questions? In the 2011 World Cup, when Sachin Tendulkar’s decision on my ball was reversed, then India had said that DRS is a reliable and accurate technique. Then why are they now saying that DRS technology is not reliable and correct. Simply because the verdict went against you,” Ajmal said. He, thus, recalled the controversial DRS decision which led to Tendulkar surviving a close lbw call off his bowling during the marquee 2011 ODI WC semi-final between India and Pakistan in Mohali. “There was no point in not giving Sachin Tendulkar out even on my ball in the 2011 World Cup. In 2011, my ball was not missing the stump in the same way as Ashwin was not doing against Elgar in Cape Town,” he added.

Why are India complaining now? Saeed Ajmal reacts as his wounds from 2011 World Cup comes alive

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa lived upto expectations on Thursday (January 13). Resuming the day with Virat Kohli-led India 57 for 2, with an overall lead of 70 runs, wickets fell in quick succession in the morning session before Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 100 propelled India's lead to 211 as the visitors were dismissed for 198.

With this, the two sides went to stumps on Day 3 with Dean Elgar &amp; Co. at 101 for 2, losing both the openers in pursuit of 212. Thus, the fourth day will determine the winner of the three-match Test series; which has been an intense and riveting affair with the momentum shifting from one side to the other.

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During Day 3's proceedings, Kohli &amp; Co. achieved a rather bizarre feat under their belt. They have become the first-ever side in Test cricket history where all their batters were dismissed out caught in a match. Yes, none of India’s wickets fell due to&nbsp;LBW or bowled as each batsman was out caught in both the outings.

For the unversed, there have been five instances of 19 batsmen falling to catches. The first time it happened was in 1982/83 to England against Australia in Brisbane. The Asian giants Pakistan also endured a similar fate against the Aussies in Sydney during the 2009/10 tour. On the other hand, England were at the receiving end once again during the 2013/14 Ashes at Brisbane. South Africa too have been part of this in their game&nbsp;against England in Cape Town in 2019/20 before India joined the list, at the same venue, during&nbsp; the third and final Test.&nbsp;

Day 4, on Friday (January 14), will let the cricket fans, all across the globe,&nbsp;know whether Kohli &amp; Co. will achieve their maiden Test series win on South African soil or not.&nbsp;

India need 8 more wickets whereas SA are in search of 111 more runs while chasing 212

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa lived upto expectations on Thursday (January 13). Resuming the day with Virat Kohli-led India 57 for 2, with an overall lead of 70 runs, wickets fell in quick succession in the morning session before Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 100 propelled India's lead to 211 as the visitors were dismissed for 198.

Day 3 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa lived upto expectations on Thursday (January 13). Resuming the day with Virat Kohli-led India 57 for 2, with an overall lead of 70 runs, wickets fell in quick succession in the morning session before Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 100 propelled India's lead to 211 as the visitors were dismissed for 198. With this, the two sides went to stumps on Day 3 with Dean Elgar & Co. at 101 for 2, losing both the openers in pursuit of 212. Thus, the fourth day will determine the winner of the three-match Test series; which has been an intense and riveting affair with the momentum shifting from one side to the other. ALSO READ | India vs SA, 3rd Test: Rishabh Pant enters record books with sensational ton on Day 3 in Cape Town During Day 3's proceedings, Kohli & Co. achieved a rather bizarre feat under their belt. They have become the first-ever side in Test cricket history where all their batters were dismissed out caught in a match. Yes, none of India’s wickets fell due to LBW or bowled as each batsman was out caught in both the outings. For the unversed, there have been five instances of 19 batsmen falling to catches. The first time it happened was in 1982/83 to England against Australia in Brisbane. The Asian giants Pakistan also endured a similar fate against the Aussies in Sydney during the 2009/10 tour. On the other hand, England were at the receiving end once again during the 2013/14 Ashes at Brisbane. South Africa too have been part of this in their game against England in Cape Town in 2019/20 before India joined the list, at the same venue, during the third and final Test. Day 4, on Friday (January 14), will let the cricket fans, all across the globe, know whether Kohli & Co. will achieve their maiden Test series win on South African soil or not. India need 8 more wickets whereas SA are in search of 111 more runs while chasing 212

Virat Kohli-led India become first-ever batting line-up to achieve bizarre feat in purest format

India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa to lose the three-match series 2-1. On Friday (January 14), the Proteas resumed their 212-run chase with Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen in the middle. Petersen missed out on his maiden century (82) but did the job as the home side crushed past the No. 1 ranked Virat Kohli-led Indian team by 7 wickets.

With this, India missed a golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series on South African soil. India have won a series in England, Australia (twice in a row) and in New Zealand, however, SA was their final frontier to conquer before conceding the series despite a 1-0 lead.

Talking about the third Test, Kohli-led India won the toss and managed only 223 in the first innings, thanks to Captain Kohli's gritty 79. In reply, Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 42 restricted the Proteas for 210, enabling a vital 13-run lead for the visitors, before India only managed 198 in their second essay (courtesy Rishabh Pant's 100*). As a result, Elgar &amp; Co. marched past the visiting side to win the contest, and series, by 7 wiclets.

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Here's a look at the updated ICC World Test Championship post the SA-IND Test series in the African nation:

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At the post-match presentation, Kohli told the broadcasters, "&nbsp;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. I thought South Africa performed better in those key moments and totally deserved the win."

On the other hand, Elgar told, "Pretty elated. Obviously will sink in a day or two, maybe this evening. Really proud. We were thrown under the sword quite a few times this series and the guys responded brilliantly. Obviously, to bounce back after losing the first game, to believe that we could still win. Extremely happy. (On how things turned around) Challenging your players, you need characters within the group and the bowling unit has been excellent all series. I had put up a challenge after the first game and the guys responded brilliantly. Helps to have a group that doesn't have any real big names, they like to rally together and play as one. And that's crucial. Extremely proud of this group of players that we have here."

A lot many changed are expected in the WTC points table following the conclusion of the fifth and final Ashes 2021/22 edition, Down Under, whereas plenty of action in the red-ball format will continue in the coming weeks.

India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa to lose the three-match series 2-1. On Friday (January 14), the Proteas resumed their 212-run chase with Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen in the middle.

India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa to lose the three-match series 2-1. On Friday (January 14), the Proteas resumed their 212-run chase with Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen in the middle. Petersen missed out on his maiden century (82) but did the job as the home side crushed past the No. 1 ranked Virat Kohli-led Indian team by 7 wickets. With this, India missed a golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series on South African soil. India have won a series in England, Australia (twice in a row) and in New Zealand, however, SA was their final frontier to conquer before conceding the series despite a 1-0 lead. Talking about the third Test, Kohli-led India won the toss and managed only 223 in the first innings, thanks to Captain Kohli's gritty 79. In reply, Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 42 restricted the Proteas for 210, enabling a vital 13-run lead for the visitors, before India only managed 198 in their second essay (courtesy Rishabh Pant's 100*). As a result, Elgar & Co. marched past the visiting side to win the contest, and series, by 7 wiclets. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli should be fined or suspended: Michael Vaughan lashes out at Team India over DRS rant Here's a look at the updated ICC World Test Championship post the SA-IND Test series in the African nation: ALSO READ | Kohli must be severely punished: Ex-SA batter shares his take on DRS controversy in Cape Town Test At the post-match presentation, Kohli told the broadcasters, " 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. I thought South Africa performed better in those key moments and totally deserved the win." On the other hand, Elgar told, "Pretty elated. Obviously will sink in a day or two, maybe this evening. Really proud. We were thrown under the sword quite a few times this series and the guys responded brilliantly. Obviously, to bounce back after losing the first game, to believe that we could still win. Extremely happy. (On how things turned around) Challenging your players, you need characters within the group and the bowling unit has been excellent all series. I had put up a challenge after the first game and the guys responded brilliantly. Helps to have a group that doesn't have any real big names, they like to rally together and play as one. And that's crucial. Extremely proud of this group of players that we have here." A lot many changed are expected in the WTC points table following the conclusion of the fifth and final Ashes 2021/22 edition, Down Under, whereas plenty of action in the red-ball format will continue in the coming weeks.

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after South Africa clinch series vs India at home

India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Friday (January 14). Day 4 commenced with South Africa in the driver's seat, at 101-2 in pursuit of 212, as Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma completed the formalities for the home side to win by 7 wickets and claim the series 2-1.

The series had plenty of moments as both sides showed a lot of character, grit and determination to emerge on top. Thus, the three-match Test series was intensely and Day 3 of the final Test was a prove of it. After Rishabh Pant's unbeaten ton propelled India to setup a 212-run target for the home side, Dean Elgar survived a very close lbw call during the fag end of the day's proceedings, off R Ashwin's bowling.&nbsp;

After being given out initially by the on-field umpire, Elgar referred the decision upstairs. While the replays showed that the ball had hit the batter below the knee, the hawk-eye displayed that the ball was going above the stumps. Hence, he managed to survive as Indian players expressed their frustration without mincing their words.

Captain Kohli said on the stump-mic, "Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition, trying to catch people all the time."

Meanwhile, KL Rahul was heard saying, “Whole country playing against XI guys," whereas the 35-year-old Ashwin and said, "You should find better ways to win Supersport (the host broadcaster)."

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has now commented on the DRS controversy and lashed out at Team India for their rant on-field. He told Fox Sports, “I think that is disgraceful from the Indians personally. Decisions go with you, they go against you, that didn’t go the way they think it should have gone. Virat Kohli is a legend of the game, but that’s not the way to act, that is not the way to act in a game of Test match cricket."

“The ICC have to stamp this down, they have to stamp down on the Indian side, you can’t get away with talking down the stump microphone like Ravi Ashwin has done and the Indian captain has done," added the ex-England skipper.&nbsp;

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On Day 4, on Friday, India eventually lost the third Test and the series, 2-1, to miss out on a golden opportunity to win a maiden Test series on South African soil. In the ICC World Test Championship points table, the No. 1 ranked Indian team also slipped below SA to occupy the fifth spot following the series loss.

On being asked what action should the ICC take. he asserted, "He needs to be fined, he needs to be suspended."

India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Friday (January 14). Day 4 commenced with South Africa in the driver's seat, at 101-2 in pursuit of 212, as Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma completed the formalities for the home side to win by 7 wickets and claim the series 2-1.

India lost the third and final Test versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Friday (January 14). Day 4 commenced with South Africa in the driver's seat, at 101-2 in pursuit of 212, as Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma completed the formalities for the home side to win by 7 wickets and claim the series 2-1. The series had plenty of moments as both sides showed a lot of character, grit and determination to emerge on top. Thus, the three-match Test series was intensely and Day 3 of the final Test was a prove of it. After Rishabh Pant's unbeaten ton propelled India to setup a 212-run target for the home side, Dean Elgar survived a very close lbw call during the fag end of the day's proceedings, off R Ashwin's bowling. After being given out initially by the on-field umpire, Elgar referred the decision upstairs. While the replays showed that the ball had hit the batter below the knee, the hawk-eye displayed that the ball was going above the stumps. Hence, he managed to survive as Indian players expressed their frustration without mincing their words. Captain Kohli said on the stump-mic, "Focus on your team as well and not just the opposition, trying to catch people all the time." Meanwhile, KL Rahul was heard saying, “Whole country playing against XI guys," whereas the 35-year-old Ashwin and said, "You should find better ways to win Supersport (the host broadcaster)." ALSO READ | Why are India complaining now? Saeed Ajmal reacts as his wounds from 2011 World Cup comes alive Former England captain Michael Vaughan has now commented on the DRS controversy and lashed out at Team India for their rant on-field. He told Fox Sports, “I think that is disgraceful from the Indians personally. Decisions go with you, they go against you, that didn’t go the way they think it should have gone. Virat Kohli is a legend of the game, but that’s not the way to act, that is not the way to act in a game of Test match cricket." “The ICC have to stamp this down, they have to stamp down on the Indian side, you can’t get away with talking down the stump microphone like Ravi Ashwin has done and the Indian captain has done," added the ex-England skipper. ALSO READ | Kohli must be severely punished: Ex-SA batter shares his take on DRS controversy in Cape Town Test On Day 4, on Friday, India eventually lost the third Test and the series, 2-1, to miss out on a golden opportunity to win a maiden Test series on South African soil. In the ICC World Test Championship points table, the No. 1 ranked Indian team also slipped below SA to occupy the fifth spot following the series loss. On being asked what action should the ICC take. he asserted, "He needs to be fined, he needs to be suspended."

Virat Kohli should be fined or suspended: Michael Vaughan lashes out at Team India over DRS rant

India and South Africa are involved in a thrilling third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town. The entire series has been a topsy-turvy ride with both teams leaving no stone unturned and not allowing the other to dictate terms from the word go.

While KL Rahul, Captain Virat Kohli, pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Rishabh Pant have done well during the course of the series for the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian team, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin, etc. haven't done anything extra ordinary. Talking about Mayank, the right-hander started the tour with a fine 60 in the first innings of the series opener, however, he couldn't capitalise on any of the following outings to return with scores of&nbsp;9, 17, 3, and 7.

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Thus, former Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Ajit Agarkar opened up on Mayank's struggles overseas and said was quoted as saying by News18,&nbsp;"He has wasted a chance because he started the series well. It is not easy when Rabada is in such a good rhythm, the way he was bowling, but he [Mayank] has technical faults. He gets out in the same way and he will get more exposed, especially, in overseas conditions."

"He could have done very little with this ball because it was close to the off-stump on a good length, moved away slightly after pitching, and bounced as well. Mayank Agarwal has not played much in overseas conditions either because he is the third or fourth opener," Agarkar further mentioned.

Given that the likes of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill missed the SA Tests due to injury concerns, Mayank would be gutted to have not made a bigger contribution with the bat in the ongoing series, in the rainbow nation.

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After the SA series, India will host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, which&nbsp;is scheduled to be held on February 25 and March 5, respectively. Thus, the Test specialist Mayank will be eager to make the most of his opportunities versus the Lankans and remain in India's scheme of things&nbsp;in the red-ball format.

India and South Africa are involved in a thrilling third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town. The entire series has been a topsy-turvy ride with both teams leaving no stone unturned and not allowing the other to dictate terms from the word go.

India and South Africa are involved in a thrilling third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town. The entire series has been a topsy-turvy ride with both teams leaving no stone unturned and not allowing the other to dictate terms from the word go. While KL Rahul, Captain Virat Kohli, pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Rishabh Pant have done well during the course of the series for the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian team, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin, etc. haven't done anything extra ordinary. Talking about Mayank, the right-hander started the tour with a fine 60 in the first innings of the series opener, however, he couldn't capitalise on any of the following outings to return with scores of 9, 17, 3, and 7. ALSO READ | WATCH: Virat Kohli inspires Indian dugout to relentlessly cheer for pacers on Day 2 of 3rd Test Thus, former Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Ajit Agarkar opened up on Mayank's struggles overseas and said was quoted as saying by News18, "He has wasted a chance because he started the series well. It is not easy when Rabada is in such a good rhythm, the way he was bowling, but he [Mayank] has technical faults. He gets out in the same way and he will get more exposed, especially, in overseas conditions." "He could have done very little with this ball because it was close to the off-stump on a good length, moved away slightly after pitching, and bounced as well. Mayank Agarwal has not played much in overseas conditions either because he is the third or fourth opener," Agarkar further mentioned. Given that the likes of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill missed the SA Tests due to injury concerns, Mayank would be gutted to have not made a bigger contribution with the bat in the ongoing series, in the rainbow nation. ALSO READ | WATCH: Keegan Petersen takes a one-handed stunner to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 3 in Cape Town After the SA series, India will host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, which is scheduled to be held on February 25 and March 5, respectively. Thus, the Test specialist Mayank will be eager to make the most of his opportunities versus the Lankans and remain in India's scheme of things in the red-ball format.

He has technical faults, will get more exposed in overseas conditions: Agarkar opines on Indian batter

Team India and South Africa have been involved in a humdinger of a three-match Test series in the rainbow nation. After India won the series opener in Centurion, the Dean Elgar-led Proteas bounced back in style to win the second and penultimate Test and level the series 1-1.

The series decider is interestingly poised with both sides fighting it hard at Newlands, Cape Town. On Wednesday (January 12), Virat Kohli-led Indian team had a tough ask to prevent SA from running ahead in the contest after being bundled out for 223 in the first innings on Day 1. When Day 2 kicked off, SA were 13-1 and soon reduced to 45-3 before Keegan Petersen-Rassie van der Dussen's fourth-wicket stand flourished for the home side.

After India got rid of van der Dussen, Petersen and Temba Bavuma joined forces and took the innings forward. Against the run of play, Mohammed Shami got rid of Bavuma as it led to an opening for India to stop SA from taking a vital first-innings lead. After India bounced back with two key wickets, Captain Kohli inspired the Indian dressing room to go all-out and cheer for the bowlers.

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“Taali maarte raho (keep clapping)”, were the wordings from Virat Kohli.&nbsp;Here's the video:

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After Day 2, Jasprit Bumrah, speaking at a press conference, also confirmed that the fast bowlers always have Kohli's back.

"I made my Test debut under him. It's always wonderful that he is there to back us. He always gives lot of motivation to all the bowlers. He brings a lot of energy to the side. It's always good to play under him," Bumrah told on Wednesday.

"It’s special that I started my journey over here and came back here and played a Test match and picked up a 5-wicket haul. Personal performances are good, but when you make an impact and the team wins, that gives you more satisfaction," he added.

At present, India will be looking to post anything over 250 to challenge Elgar &amp; Co. in the final innings and win their maiden Test series on South African soil.

Team India and South Africa have been involved in a humdinger of a three-match Test series in the rainbow nation. After India won the series opener in Centurion, the Dean Elgar-led Proteas bounced back in style to win the second and penultimate Test and level the series 1-1.

Team India and South Africa have been involved in a humdinger of a three-match Test series in the rainbow nation. After India won the series opener in Centurion, the Dean Elgar-led Proteas bounced back in style to win the second and penultimate Test and level the series 1-1. The series decider is interestingly poised with both sides fighting it hard at Newlands, Cape Town. On Wednesday (January 12), Virat Kohli-led Indian team had a tough ask to prevent SA from running ahead in the contest after being bundled out for 223 in the first innings on Day 1. When Day 2 kicked off, SA were 13-1 and soon reduced to 45-3 before Keegan Petersen-Rassie van der Dussen's fourth-wicket stand flourished for the home side. After India got rid of van der Dussen, Petersen and Temba Bavuma joined forces and took the innings forward. Against the run of play, Mohammed Shami got rid of Bavuma as it led to an opening for India to stop SA from taking a vital first-innings lead. After India bounced back with two key wickets, Captain Kohli inspired the Indian dressing room to go all-out and cheer for the bowlers. ALSO READ | Ind vs SA: Gavaskar shares how Ravi Shastri inspired speedster Md Shami's revival in Test cricket in 2018 “Taali maarte raho (keep clapping)”, were the wordings from Virat Kohli. Here's the video: Kohli celebrates the wickets.. looks towards his team dug out and shouts 'Keep Clapping Boys.. Keep Clapping' and this follows.. This guy just creates an amazing atmosphere in the match.. pic.twitter.com/ens77zqg3M — Kanav Bali🏏 (@Concussion__Sub) January 12, 2022 × ALSO READ | WATCH: Keegan Petersen takes a one-handed stunner to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 3 in Cape Town After Day 2, Jasprit Bumrah, speaking at a press conference, also confirmed that the fast bowlers always have Kohli's back. "I made my Test debut under him. It's always wonderful that he is there to back us. He always gives lot of motivation to all the bowlers. He brings a lot of energy to the side. It's always good to play under him," Bumrah told on Wednesday. "It’s special that I started my journey over here and came back here and played a Test match and picked up a 5-wicket haul. Personal performances are good, but when you make an impact and the team wins, that gives you more satisfaction," he added. At present, India will be looking to post anything over 250 to challenge Elgar & Co. in the final innings and win their maiden Test series on South African soil.

WATCH: Virat Kohli inspires Indian dugout to relentlessly cheer for pacers on Day 2 of 3rd Test

India and South Africa's third and final Test is moving ahead at a rapid pace. After managing only 223 in the first innings, Virat Kohli-led Indian team staged a stunning recovery on Day 2, on Wednesday (January 12), to dismiss SA for 210 and take a slender 13-run lead. At stumps, India were 57-2, with an overall lead of 70.

In the opening over of the third day's play, on Thursday (January 13), Dean Elgar-led Proteas were off to a brilliant start. Having a leg-slip for Cheteshwar Pujara, Marco Jansen dropped it short as Pujara feathered it down&nbsp;before Petersen produced a blinder to take a one-handed stunner.&nbsp;

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The video of the dismissal was shared by Cricket South Africa's (CSA) official Twitter handle. The caption read, "Keegan Petersen with a magnificent catch on the second ball of the day."

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After Pujara's dismissal, India also lost former vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane for cheap. The veteran batter's forgettable run continued as he fell for a 9-ball 1. Following the dismissals of Pujara and Rahane, India have made progress with Captain Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant's unbroken fifty-plus stand for the fifth-wicket before lunch being taken in the middle on Day 3.

At lunch on Day 3, India are 130-4 (lead by 143) with Rishabh Pant batting on 51 and Kohli unbeaten on 28.

India and South Africa's third and final Test is moving ahead at a rapid pace. After managing only 223 in the first innings, Virat Kohli-led Indian team staged a stunning recovery on Day 2, on Wednesday (January 12), to dismiss SA for 210 and take a slender 13-run lead.

India and South Africa's third and final Test is moving ahead at a rapid pace. After managing only 223 in the first innings, Virat Kohli-led Indian team staged a stunning recovery on Day 2, on Wednesday (January 12), to dismiss SA for 210 and take a slender 13-run lead. At stumps, India were 57-2, with an overall lead of 70. In the opening over of the third day's play, on Thursday (January 13), Dean Elgar-led Proteas were off to a brilliant start. Having a leg-slip for Cheteshwar Pujara, Marco Jansen dropped it short as Pujara feathered it down before Petersen produced a blinder to take a one-handed stunner. ALSO READ | India vs SA, Cape Town Test: Kohli achieves unique ton, joins stalwarts Tendulkar, Dravid in elite list The video of the dismissal was shared by Cricket South Africa's (CSA) official Twitter handle. The caption read, "Keegan Petersen with a magnificent catch on the second ball of the day." Keegan Petersen with a magnificent catch on the second ball of the day😍 #SAvIND #FreedomTestSeries #BePartOfIt | @Betway_India pic.twitter.com/zqcAtMahSi — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 13, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'He’s entertaining but...' - Brad Hogg opines on Pant, advises Dravid to not have a word with him After Pujara's dismissal, India also lost former vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane for cheap. The veteran batter's forgettable run continued as he fell for a 9-ball 1. Following the dismissals of Pujara and Rahane, India have made progress with Captain Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant's unbroken fifty-plus stand for the fifth-wicket before lunch being taken in the middle on Day 3. At lunch on Day 3, India are 130-4 (lead by 143) with Rishabh Pant batting on 51 and Kohli unbeaten on 28.

WATCH: Keegan Petersen takes a one-handed stunner to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 3 in Cape Town

Day 2 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa was lived upto expectations on Wednesday (January 12). The opening day, on Tuesday,&nbsp;saw Virat Kohli-led India get dismissed for 223 before Dean Elgar-led South Africa went to stumps at 13-1. The second day's play started with Jasprit Bumrah quickly removing Aiden Markram and his 5 for 42 restricted the Proteas for 210, enabling a slender 13-run lead for the visitors.

During the course of the first two sessions, Captain Virat Kohli was on a roll with his field placements, bowling changes and catches. The 33-year-old Kohli, whose century-drought with the bat has still not ended, completed a unique ton by plucking his 100th catch with his effort to remove Temba Bavuma&nbsp;off Mohammed Shami's bowling. With this, Kohli joined an elite list spearheaded by current Team India head coach Rahul Dravid.

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For the unversed, Dravid has most catches among fielders in Tests (210). The other Indians in the list are VVS Laxman (135), Sachin Tendulkar (115), Sunil Gavaskar (108) and Mohammad&nbsp;Azharuddin (105). Kohli has now taken the 6th spot among Indians whereas his former Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane follows suit (with 99 catches).

The overall list also includes yesteryear superstars such as Mahela Jayawardene, Mark Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Stephen Fleming, Graeme Smith, Alastair Cook, Jacques Kallis, etc.

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On Day 1 of the series decider, at Newlands, Cape Town, Kohli's gritty 79 also stood tall as India managed only 223 in the first innings. With a 13-run lead, Kohli &amp; Co. will now look to go for the kill by setting up a target in excess of 250 to challenge the Dean Elgar-led side in their own backyard.&nbsp;

India are on the cusp of winning their maiden Test series on South African soil as the three-match series is currently tied at 1-1.

Day 2 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa was lived upto expectations on Wednesday (January 12). The opening day, on Tuesday, saw Virat Kohli-led India get dismissed for 223 before Dean Elgar-led South Africa went to stumps at 13-1.

Day 2 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa was lived upto expectations on Wednesday (January 12). The opening day, on Tuesday, saw Virat Kohli-led India get dismissed for 223 before Dean Elgar-led South Africa went to stumps at 13-1. The second day's play started with Jasprit Bumrah quickly removing Aiden Markram and his 5 for 42 restricted the Proteas for 210, enabling a slender 13-run lead for the visitors. During the course of the first two sessions, Captain Virat Kohli was on a roll with his field placements, bowling changes and catches. The 33-year-old Kohli, whose century-drought with the bat has still not ended, completed a unique ton by plucking his 100th catch with his effort to remove Temba Bavuma off Mohammed Shami's bowling. With this, Kohli joined an elite list spearheaded by current Team India head coach Rahul Dravid. ALSO READ | [PICS] Team India players celebrate head coach Rahul Dravid's 49th birthday after Day 1 of 3rd Test For the unversed, Dravid has most catches among fielders in Tests (210). The other Indians in the list are VVS Laxman (135), Sachin Tendulkar (115), Sunil Gavaskar (108) and Mohammad Azharuddin (105). Kohli has now taken the 6th spot among Indians whereas his former Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane follows suit (with 99 catches). The overall list also includes yesteryear superstars such as Mahela Jayawardene, Mark Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Stephen Fleming, Graeme Smith, Alastair Cook, Jacques Kallis, etc. ALSO READ | 'He’s entertaining but...' - Brad Hogg opines on Pant, advises Dravid to not have a word with him On Day 1 of the series decider, at Newlands, Cape Town, Kohli's gritty 79 also stood tall as India managed only 223 in the first innings. With a 13-run lead, Kohli & Co. will now look to go for the kill by setting up a target in excess of 250 to challenge the Dean Elgar-led side in their own backyard. India are on the cusp of winning their maiden Test series on South African soil as the three-match series is currently tied at 1-1.

India vs SA, Cape Town Test: Kohli achieves unique ton, joins stalwarts Tendulkar, Dravid in elite list

Rishabh Pant has improved to a large extend, both as batter and keeper, but the swashbuckling left-hander hasn't been at his best with the willow in hand during the ongoing India-South Africa Tests, in the rainbow nation. The left-hander has had scores of 8, 34, 17, 0 and 27 in the first innings of the series decider, at Newlands, Cape Town.

While Pant looked good in the opening day of the third and final Test, on Tuesday (January 11), the left-hander returned for 27 after stitching a vital 51-run stand for the fifth-wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (79). Nonetheless, the 24y-year-old Pant continues to receive a lot of flak for his poor shot selection in India's second essay of the second and penultimate Test, in Johannesburg.

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Speaking on his&nbsp;YouTube channel, former Australia spin wizard Brad Hogg has praised Pant but also advised head coach Rahul Dravid from not having a word with the youngster. Hogg feels Pant's miseries are more of a mental thing and said, "He’s entertaining but very frustrating to watch - either making a big score or having a brain fade and getting out early which he did in the Johannesburg Test when the team really needed him to lift. Now, we know that he has a reasonable technique… he can play under pressure. He did it in Australia at the Gabba. But in South Africa, he was put under the pump. He walked out of the crease, which tells you that he is a little bit twitchy. He was receiving a few verbals, you could see there was a bit of eagerness. It wasn’t the Rishabh Pant that we know."

"Rahul Dravid has come out and said that he’s going to have a word about shot selection with him. I don’t think he needs to do that - technique or tactics. Stay away from that because we know he’s got the goods to deliver. It’s more psychological. Was he in a positive or a negative frame of mind. Did the verbals get to him? Those are the things you should be looking at. When he’s on song, I guarantee you that he’s in a different state of mind. This innings he was in a negative state of mind," the 50-year old further added.

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Pant will be eager to silence his critics in India's second innings during the Cape Town Test. On Day 1 of the series decider, India opted to bat first and only managed 223. They, however, have accounted for some quick wickets in SA's first innings as the match is interestingly poised on Day 2.

Rishabh Pant has improved to a large extend, both as batter and keeper, but the swashbuckling left-hander hasn't been at his best with the willow in hand during the ongoing India-South Africa Tests, in the rainbow nation.

Rishabh Pant has improved to a large extend, both as batter and keeper, but the swashbuckling left-hander hasn't been at his best with the willow in hand during the ongoing India-South Africa Tests, in the rainbow nation. The left-hander has had scores of 8, 34, 17, 0 and 27 in the first innings of the series decider, at Newlands, Cape Town. While Pant looked good in the opening day of the third and final Test, on Tuesday (January 11), the left-hander returned for 27 after stitching a vital 51-run stand for the fifth-wicket with skipper Virat Kohli (79). Nonetheless, the 24y-year-old Pant continues to receive a lot of flak for his poor shot selection in India's second essay of the second and penultimate Test, in Johannesburg. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli remembers Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant's shot selection ahead of Cape Town Test Speaking on his YouTube channel, former Australia spin wizard Brad Hogg has praised Pant but also advised head coach Rahul Dravid from not having a word with the youngster. Hogg feels Pant's miseries are more of a mental thing and said, "He’s entertaining but very frustrating to watch - either making a big score or having a brain fade and getting out early which he did in the Johannesburg Test when the team really needed him to lift. Now, we know that he has a reasonable technique… he can play under pressure. He did it in Australia at the Gabba. But in South Africa, he was put under the pump. He walked out of the crease, which tells you that he is a little bit twitchy. He was receiving a few verbals, you could see there was a bit of eagerness. It wasn’t the Rishabh Pant that we know." "Rahul Dravid has come out and said that he’s going to have a word about shot selection with him. I don’t think he needs to do that - technique or tactics. Stay away from that because we know he’s got the goods to deliver. It’s more psychological. Was he in a positive or a negative frame of mind. Did the verbals get to him? Those are the things you should be looking at. When he’s on song, I guarantee you that he’s in a different state of mind. This innings he was in a negative state of mind," the 50-year old further added. ALSO READ | Kohli has left behind his ego: Gambhir lauds Indian skipper's gritty 79-run knock on Day 1 of 3rd Test Pant will be eager to silence his critics in India's second innings during the Cape Town Test. On Day 1 of the series decider, India opted to bat first and only managed 223. They, however, have accounted for some quick wickets in SA's first innings as the match is interestingly poised on Day 2.

'He’s entertaining but...' - Brad Hogg opines on Pant, advises Dravid to not have a word with him

Indian captain Virat Kohli produced a masterclass with the bat on Day 1 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). After the visitors won the toss and elected to bat first, the Indian openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal got dismissed for cheap. The onus fell on Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli before the former's dismissal saw the Test captain take full responsibility to take charge of the Indian innings.

Kohli scored his second slowest half-century in the red-ball format by leaving plenty of balls outside-off stump line whereas scored on the leg side. Though he was beaten on a number of occasions, the 33-year-old didn't get bogged down as seemed to have kept his ego aside, of going for the outside-off deliveries, to return with a gritty 79. Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir lavished huge praise on Kohli for his batting performance.

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"Virat has said many times that when you go to England, you should leave behind your ego in India. Today, Virat Kohli left behind his ego in the kit bag and this knock reminds me of his very successful tour of England, where he got beaten many times but left a lot of deliveries outside off-stump.

"Today, in the same way, he left deliveries outside off-stump, he got beaten as well but kept his ego with himself. He did not try to dominate the bowlers on every delivery," Gambhir said on Star Sports.

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The former cricketer further asserted, "When you play in these conditions and against such bowlers on the first day, where there is help for the bowlers, you play in your shell at times although the South African bowlers did give him that opportunity." Along with that, his scoring areas might have been through the covers but he scored a lot of runs on his legs, which he has always done. So we saw a glimpse of the knocks he played in England."

Nonetheless, India were folded for a below-par 223 on Day 1 of the series finale in Cape Town despite Captain Kohli's 79. The likes of Rahul, Mayank, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant struggled whereas Pujara missed his half-century by 4 runs.&nbsp;

At stumps, SA are 13-1 with skipper Dean Elgar removed by Jasprit Bumrah. The visitors will, however, have to bowl very well to take a vital first-innings lead or, at least, not allow the Proteas to take a sizeable one.

Indian captain Virat Kohli produced a masterclass with the bat on Day 1 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11).

Indian captain Virat Kohli produced a masterclass with the bat on Day 1 of the third and final Test between India and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). After the visitors won the toss and elected to bat first, the Indian openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal got dismissed for cheap. The onus fell on Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli before the former's dismissal saw the Test captain take full responsibility to take charge of the Indian innings. Kohli scored his second slowest half-century in the red-ball format by leaving plenty of balls outside-off stump line whereas scored on the leg side. Though he was beaten on a number of occasions, the 33-year-old didn't get bogged down as seemed to have kept his ego aside, of going for the outside-off deliveries, to return with a gritty 79. Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir lavished huge praise on Kohli for his batting performance. ALSO READ | Cape Town Test: Virat Kohli back in form but Dean Elgar's South Africa take honours on Day 1 "Virat has said many times that when you go to England, you should leave behind your ego in India. Today, Virat Kohli left behind his ego in the kit bag and this knock reminds me of his very successful tour of England, where he got beaten many times but left a lot of deliveries outside off-stump. "Today, in the same way, he left deliveries outside off-stump, he got beaten as well but kept his ego with himself. He did not try to dominate the bowlers on every delivery," Gambhir said on Star Sports. ALSO READ | Ind vs SA, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli surpasses head coach Rahul Dravid in elite list with watchful 50 on Day 1 The former cricketer further asserted, "When you play in these conditions and against such bowlers on the first day, where there is help for the bowlers, you play in your shell at times although the South African bowlers did give him that opportunity." Along with that, his scoring areas might have been through the covers but he scored a lot of runs on his legs, which he has always done. So we saw a glimpse of the knocks he played in England." Nonetheless, India were folded for a below-par 223 on Day 1 of the series finale in Cape Town despite Captain Kohli's 79. The likes of Rahul, Mayank, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant struggled whereas Pujara missed his half-century by 4 runs. At stumps, SA are 13-1 with skipper Dean Elgar removed by Jasprit Bumrah. The visitors will, however, have to bowl very well to take a vital first-innings lead or, at least, not allow the Proteas to take a sizeable one.

Kohli has left behind his ego: Gambhir lauds Indian skipper's gritty 79-run knock on Day 1 of 3rd Test

India captain Virat Kohli played a lone hand with 79 as the tourists were bowled out for 223 on the first day of the decisive third and final test against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday. The home side 17 for one in reply at the close.

Kohli’s form had been under the microscope as he returned from injury on Tuesday, but he compiled his highest score in 26 innings since he got a hundred against Bangladesh in Nov. 2019 to lead India to a respectable first innings score.

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Aiden Markram (eight not out) and nightwatchman Keshav Maharaj (six not out) will look to make inroads into South Africa`s deficit on the second morning. India claimed the key scalp of in-from South African captain Dean Elgar (3) 15 minutes before the close as he edged seamer Jasprit Bumrah to Cheteshwar Pujara at first slip. 
There would be no repeat of Elgar’s heroic 96 not out that steered the home side to victory in the second test in Johannesburg.

The teams are level at 1-1 with the visitors hoping for a first ever series win in South Africa, and having won the toss and elected to bat, maybe should have made more of their good fortune. Kohli looked comfortable at the wicket for the most part, but found little support other than a fighting 43 from Pujara. South Africa bowled in good areas and will be pleased by their efforts, seamer Kagiso Rabada the pick of the bowlers with 4-73.

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He claimed the wicket of Kohli as his nagging line outside off-stump induced the edge from the India skipper, who was caught by wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, ending his 201 ball stay at the crease. Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen, 21, continued his fine form with 3-55 as he bowled without much luck, but confirmed his potential as a leader of the South African attack in the future. There was also a first wicket in the series for spinner Maharaj with the pitch likely to be the most helpful of the lot to the slow bowlers later in the Test.

That will interest India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, who has largely been a passenger to this point having bowled only 43.4 overs so far.

India captain Virat Kohli played a lone hand with 79 as the tourists were bowled out for 223 on the first day of the decisive third and final test against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday.

India captain Virat Kohli played a lone hand with 79 as the tourists were bowled out for 223 on the first day of the decisive third and final test against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday. The home side 17 for one in reply at the close. Kohli’s form had been under the microscope as he returned from injury on Tuesday, but he compiled his highest score in 26 innings since he got a hundred against Bangladesh in Nov. 2019 to lead India to a respectable first innings score. ALSO READ | Ind vs SA, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli surpasses head coach Rahul Dravid in elite list with watchful 50 on Day 1 Aiden Markram (eight not out) and nightwatchman Keshav Maharaj (six not out) will look to make inroads into South Africa`s deficit on the second morning. India claimed the key scalp of in-from South African captain Dean Elgar (3) 15 minutes before the close as he edged seamer Jasprit Bumrah to Cheteshwar Pujara at first slip. There would be no repeat of Elgar’s heroic 96 not out that steered the home side to victory in the second test in Johannesburg. The teams are level at 1-1 with the visitors hoping for a first ever series win in South Africa, and having won the toss and elected to bat, maybe should have made more of their good fortune. Kohli looked comfortable at the wicket for the most part, but found little support other than a fighting 43 from Pujara. South Africa bowled in good areas and will be pleased by their efforts, seamer Kagiso Rabada the pick of the bowlers with 4-73. ALSO READ | As you get older you don’t know what to feel, says Rahul Dravid as Team India head coach turns 49 He claimed the wicket of Kohli as his nagging line outside off-stump induced the edge from the India skipper, who was caught by wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, ending his 201 ball stay at the crease. Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen, 21, continued his fine form with 3-55 as he bowled without much luck, but confirmed his potential as a leader of the South African attack in the future. There was also a first wicket in the series for spinner Maharaj with the pitch likely to be the most helpful of the lot to the slow bowlers later in the Test. That will interest India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, who has largely been a passenger to this point having bowled only 43.4 overs so far.

Cape Town Test: Virat Kohli back in form but Dean Elgar's South Africa take honours on Day 1

India and South Africa have locked horns with each other on Day 1 of the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). After winning the toss, India were 31 for no loss before both their openers were removed in a flash.&nbsp;

Thus, the onus fell on skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli, who is playing his 99th Test, returned to the playing XI after missing the second and penultimate Test due to upper back spasm. Playing on Rahul Dravid and his daughter Vamika's birthday, the 33-year-old Kohli looked in his elements and carried the innings single-handedly by contributing with a watchful 79. The right-hander looked set to finally break his century-drought, since late 2019, before he ran out of partners and edged one to the wicketkeeper off Kagiso Rabada in the final session to walk out for 79.&nbsp;

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Nonetheless, Kohli surpassed his head coach Dravid in an elite list courtesy his second-slowest fifty in the red-ball format. By virtue of his knock, the Indian Test captain moved past Dravid (624 runs) to become India's second-highest run-getter&nbsp;on South African soil in whites. For the unversed, Kohli is now only behind his idol Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar amassed a whopping&nbsp;1161 runs against the Proteas in South Africa in the format, from 1992-2011.

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Riding on Kohli's 79 and Cheteshwar Pujara's 46, India folded for a moderate 223 in the first innings of the final Test at Cape Town. The Jasprit Bumrah-starrer bowling attack will have to be at their very best to dismiss SA in a flash and ensure India take a vital first-innings lead.&nbsp;

The series is tied at 1-1 after India won the series opener, in Centurion, before Dean Elgar-led hosts levelled the series in the penultimate Test in Johannesburg.

India and South Africa have locked horns with each other on Day 1 of the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). After winning the toss, India were 31 for no loss before both their openers were removed in a flash.

India and South Africa have locked horns with each other on Day 1 of the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). After winning the toss, India were 31 for no loss before both their openers were removed in a flash. Thus, the onus fell on skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli, who is playing his 99th Test, returned to the playing XI after missing the second and penultimate Test due to upper back spasm. Playing on Rahul Dravid and his daughter Vamika's birthday, the 33-year-old Kohli looked in his elements and carried the innings single-handedly by contributing with a watchful 79. The right-hander looked set to finally break his century-drought, since late 2019, before he ran out of partners and edged one to the wicketkeeper off Kagiso Rabada in the final session to walk out for 79. ALSO READ | As you get older you don’t know what to feel, says Rahul Dravid as Team India head coach turns 49 Nonetheless, Kohli surpassed his head coach Dravid in an elite list courtesy his second-slowest fifty in the red-ball format. By virtue of his knock, the Indian Test captain moved past Dravid (624 runs) to become India's second-highest run-getter on South African soil in whites. For the unversed, Kohli is now only behind his idol Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar amassed a whopping 1161 runs against the Proteas in South Africa in the format, from 1992-2011. ALSO READ | India vs SA, 3rd Test: Rahul, Mayank move past Sehwag-Gambhir to attain unique feat among Indian openers Riding on Kohli's 79 and Cheteshwar Pujara's 46, India folded for a moderate 223 in the first innings of the final Test at Cape Town. The Jasprit Bumrah-starrer bowling attack will have to be at their very best to dismiss SA in a flash and ensure India take a vital first-innings lead. The series is tied at 1-1 after India won the series opener, in Centurion, before Dean Elgar-led hosts levelled the series in the penultimate Test in Johannesburg.

Ind vs SA, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli surpasses head coach Rahul Dravid in elite list with watchful 50 on Day 1

On Tuesday (January 11), Team India head coach and former captain Rahul Dravid turned 49. The Wall, as he is famously known, is celebrating his birthday with the national cricket team as India have locked horns with South Africa for the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

Ahead of the commencement of the third and final Test, Dravid had a brief conversation with commentator&nbsp;Pommie Mbangwa on-air, where the former thanked one and all for the birthday wishes. However, he made an honest confession when it comes to the wishes on his special day.

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Dravid said, "As you get older you don’t know what to feel when it’s your birthday. You are a year older. But it’s nice, some nice wishes from friends, family, and fans. So very grateful for all of that."

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Ahead of the all-important Test series finale, coach Dravid also revealed that the Virat Kohli-led Indian side doesn't need to be motivated as they are eager to go for the kill and achieve their maiden Test series win in SA. "At this level, you don’t motivate people to play the game. If I am having to do that before a big Test match with the opportunity to create history, then we have got the wrong people,” Dravid added.

For the unversed, India won the three-match Test series opener, in Centurion, before losing the second and penultimate Test at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. They need to win their first Test in Cape Town to make history and return with their maiden Test series triumph in the rainbow nation.

On Tuesday (January 11), Team India head coach and former captain Rahul Dravid turned 49. The Wall, as he is famously known, is celebrating his birthday with the national cricket team as India have locked horns with South Africa for the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

On Tuesday (January 11), Team India head coach and former captain Rahul Dravid turned 49. The Wall, as he is famously known, is celebrating his birthday with the national cricket team as India have locked horns with South Africa for the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town. Ahead of the commencement of the third and final Test, Dravid had a brief conversation with commentator Pommie Mbangwa on-air, where the former thanked one and all for the birthday wishes. However, he made an honest confession when it comes to the wishes on his special day. ALSO READ | Major setback for KL Rahul-led Team India as star player tests positive ahead of SA ODIs Dravid said, "As you get older you don’t know what to feel when it’s your birthday. You are a year older. But it’s nice, some nice wishes from friends, family, and fans. So very grateful for all of that." ALSO READ | India vs SA, 3rd Test: Rahul, Mayank move past Sehwag-Gambhir to attain unique feat among Indian openers Ahead of the all-important Test series finale, coach Dravid also revealed that the Virat Kohli-led Indian side doesn't need to be motivated as they are eager to go for the kill and achieve their maiden Test series win in SA. "At this level, you don’t motivate people to play the game. If I am having to do that before a big Test match with the opportunity to create history, then we have got the wrong people,” Dravid added. For the unversed, India won the three-match Test series opener, in Centurion, before losing the second and penultimate Test at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. They need to win their first Test in Cape Town to make history and return with their maiden Test series triumph in the rainbow nation.

As you get older you don’t know what to feel, says Rahul Dravid as Team India head coach turns 49

Virat Kohli-led India have locked horns with South Africa in the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, there's all to play for both sides in the deciding encounter. For the unversed, Kohli &amp; Co. are on the cusp of winning their maiden Test series on South African soil if they end with a scoreline of 2-1.

While India won the toss and opted to bat first, the onus fell on KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The two openers have been in form and were involved in a century-stand on Day 1 of the series opener, in Centurion, but failed to score big in the first innings.

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Rahul (12) and Mayank (15) made their way back with lowly returns. However, the two became the first Indian opening duo to register 200+ runs in Tests in South Africa.

Rahul and Mayank surpassed Virender Sehwag-Gautam Gambhir to top the list of Indian opening pairs who have got the most runs in the rainbow nation. Sehwag and Gambhir previously held the numero uno position, having accumulated 184 runs to their name. Meanwhile, Wasim Jaffer and Dinesh Karthik are placed on the third spot (153 runs).

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Both Rahul and Mayank would have been gutted to miss out on scoring big after getting a start. The duo were involved in a 31-run opening stand before Duanne Olivier removed Rahul whereas Kagiso Rabada accounted for Mayank's scalp.

At the coin toss, Kohli told the broadcasters, "Runs on this venue have always worked out well. I am fit and fine. I come in for Vihari. Siraj misses out because of a niggle and Umesh comes in for him. Umesh has been very potent with the ball recently, very handy in the field and with the bat as well. It was a tough decision to choose between the two (Ishant and Umesh). We are expected to win every Test even when we play overseas and that fourth innings chase from South Africa was a special one from them. It is a beautiful stadium and we are very excited."

At lunch on Day 1 of the Cape Town Test, India are 75-2 in 28 overs.

Virat Kohli-led India have locked horns with South Africa in the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, there's all to play for both sides in the deciding encounter.

Virat Kohli-led India have locked horns with South Africa in the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, there's all to play for both sides in the deciding encounter. For the unversed, Kohli & Co. are on the cusp of winning their maiden Test series on South African soil if they end with a scoreline of 2-1. While India won the toss and opted to bat first, the onus fell on KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The two openers have been in form and were involved in a century-stand on Day 1 of the series opener, in Centurion, but failed to score big in the first innings. ALSO READ | 'Never thought that would happen': Sanjay Manjrekar explains reason behind Virat Kohli's rough patch Rahul (12) and Mayank (15) made their way back with lowly returns. However, the two became the first Indian opening duo to register 200+ runs in Tests in South Africa. Rahul and Mayank surpassed Virender Sehwag-Gautam Gambhir to top the list of Indian opening pairs who have got the most runs in the rainbow nation. Sehwag and Gambhir previously held the numero uno position, having accumulated 184 runs to their name. Meanwhile, Wasim Jaffer and Dinesh Karthik are placed on the third spot (153 runs). ALSO READ | Way they batted in J'burg is priceless: Virat Kohli backs under-fire duo Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane Both Rahul and Mayank would have been gutted to miss out on scoring big after getting a start. The duo were involved in a 31-run opening stand before Duanne Olivier removed Rahul whereas Kagiso Rabada accounted for Mayank's scalp. At the coin toss, Kohli told the broadcasters, "Runs on this venue have always worked out well. I am fit and fine. I come in for Vihari. Siraj misses out because of a niggle and Umesh comes in for him. Umesh has been very potent with the ball recently, very handy in the field and with the bat as well. It was a tough decision to choose between the two (Ishant and Umesh). We are expected to win every Test even when we play overseas and that fourth innings chase from South Africa was a special one from them. It is a beautiful stadium and we are very excited." At lunch on Day 1 of the Cape Town Test, India are 75-2 in 28 overs.

India vs SA, 3rd Test: Rahul, Mayank move past Sehwag-Gambhir to attain unique feat among Indian openers

India and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other in the third and final Test at The Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). Ahead of the series decider, captain Virat Kohli announced himself to be fully fit after missing the second and penultimate contest where KL Rahul &amp; Co. lost by 8 wickets at The Wanderers, Johannesburg.&nbsp;

With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, India have a strong chance to win their first-ever series on South African soil. After the highs in Australia and England recently, Kohli &amp; Co. will be upbeat and aim to go for the kill versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa. However, the visitors will still have to address few issues in order to attain a memorable Test series win in the rainbow nation. While the under-fire duo Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane shared a vital 111-run stand, for the third-wicket, in India's second essay in the J'burg Test and returned with a fifty each, the two have been a pale shadow of themselves in the recent years with a big knock evading them. Hence, the 33-year-old Kohli spoke about them at length in the pre-match press-conference and backed the pair.&nbsp;

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Kohli believes that while there has been a lot of talk against Rahane-Pujara, the transition can happen naturally and the team management is pleased with the duo's partnership in J'burg. He told, "I cannot pinpoint when we'll have a transition in the team. The way Pujara and Ajinkya batted in the last Test that experience is priceless for us. I feel transitions do happen but they happen naturally, you can't force them."

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On his own century-drought, Kohli said while replying to an ANI query, "This is not the first time that people have talked about my form, it has happened a few times in my career. England in 2014 was one of those phases. I do not kind of look at myself from the lens the outside world looks at me with. The standards have been set by me myself, they are not an occurrence from the outside world, and more than anyone else, I take a lot of pride in doing the best for the team and wanting to perform for the team regularly."

It is interesting to note that India's middle-order, comprising Pujara, Kohli and Rahane, have been through a rough patch of late. While Pujara's last ton came in early 2019, Kohli's last Test triple-figure knock came later the same year (also his last international hundred). Rahane made an impressive ton in the MCG Test, in late 2020, but hasn't been able to replicate the same since then.&nbsp;

India will hope the trio steps up and performs in the series deciding clash at Newlands, Cape Town.

India and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other in the third and final Test at The Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). Ahead of the series decider, captain Virat Kohli announced himself to be fully fit after missing the second and penultimate contest where KL Rahul & Co.

India and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other in the third and final Test at The Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). Ahead of the series decider, captain Virat Kohli announced himself to be fully fit after missing the second and penultimate contest where KL Rahul & Co. lost by 8 wickets at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, India have a strong chance to win their first-ever series on South African soil. After the highs in Australia and England recently, Kohli & Co. will be upbeat and aim to go for the kill versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa. However, the visitors will still have to address few issues in order to attain a memorable Test series win in the rainbow nation. While the under-fire duo Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane shared a vital 111-run stand, for the third-wicket, in India's second essay in the J'burg Test and returned with a fifty each, the two have been a pale shadow of themselves in the recent years with a big knock evading them. Hence, the 33-year-old Kohli spoke about them at length in the pre-match press-conference and backed the pair. ALSO READ | A look at India's record in Cape Town as Virat Kohli & Co. search for maiden Test series win in South Africa Kohli believes that while there has been a lot of talk against Rahane-Pujara, the transition can happen naturally and the team management is pleased with the duo's partnership in J'burg. He told, "I cannot pinpoint when we'll have a transition in the team. The way Pujara and Ajinkya batted in the last Test that experience is priceless for us. I feel transitions do happen but they happen naturally, you can't force them." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli remembers Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant's shot selection ahead of Cape Town Test On his own century-drought, Kohli said while replying to an ANI query, "This is not the first time that people have talked about my form, it has happened a few times in my career. England in 2014 was one of those phases. I do not kind of look at myself from the lens the outside world looks at me with. The standards have been set by me myself, they are not an occurrence from the outside world, and more than anyone else, I take a lot of pride in doing the best for the team and wanting to perform for the team regularly." It is interesting to note that India's middle-order, comprising Pujara, Kohli and Rahane, have been through a rough patch of late. While Pujara's last ton came in early 2019, Kohli's last Test triple-figure knock came later the same year (also his last international hundred). Rahane made an impressive ton in the MCG Test, in late 2020, but hasn't been able to replicate the same since then. India will hope the trio steps up and performs in the series deciding clash at Newlands, Cape Town.

Way they batted in J'burg is priceless: Virat Kohli backs under-fire duo Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane

Taking on South Africa in Cape Town for the third Test, India will be seeking a maiden triumph against the Proteas in the purest format in their own backyard. The Test series being played between India and South Africa has now reached a turning point as both the teams are currently tied at 1-1 and the series will be decided at Newlands, Cape Town.

India's possible playing XI for Cape Town Test:

Virat Kohli, being injured with a back spasm in the second Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, is now set to return to the playing XI for the series decider. He has been seen practising in the nets.&nbsp;

After Hanuma Vihari's fine knock in challenging conditions in the second innings of the Johannesburg Test, it will be interesting to see whether the team management continues to include both Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the playing XI along with&nbsp;Kohli; overlooking Vihari.&nbsp;

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With Mohammed Siraj confirmed to miss out, due to a hamstring injury, his place will be taken by either Ishant Sharma or Umesh Yadav. The rest of the line-up is expected to be unchanged.

Find out what you need to know about the match- date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is South Africa vs India 3rd Test match taking place?

The 3rd Test match between South Africa and India will take place on January 11, 2022.

Where is South Africa vs India 3rd Test match taking place?

The third Test between South Africa and India will be played at Newlands, Cape Town.&nbsp;

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At what time South Africa vs India 3rd Test match taking place?

South Africa vs India 3rd Test match will kick off at 11:30 am GMT (10:30 am local time). The IST time is 2:00 pm.

How to watch South Africa vs India 3rd Test match live on TV?

The South Africa vs India 3rd Test match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.&nbsp;

How to watch South Africa vs India 3rd Test match live streaming?

The live streaming of South Africa vs India 3rd Test match will be available on Hotstar.

Taking on South Africa in Cape Town for the third Test, India will be seeking a maiden triumph against the Proteas in the purest format in their own backyard. The Test series being played between India and South Africa has now reached a turning point as both the teams are currently tied at 1-1 and the series will be decided at Newlands, Cape Town.

Taking on South Africa in Cape Town for the third Test, India will be seeking a maiden triumph against the Proteas in the purest format in their own backyard. The Test series being played between India and South Africa has now reached a turning point as both the teams are currently tied at 1-1 and the series will be decided at Newlands, Cape Town. India's possible playing XI for Cape Town Test: Virat Kohli, being injured with a back spasm in the second Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, is now set to return to the playing XI for the series decider. He has been seen practising in the nets. After Hanuma Vihari's fine knock in challenging conditions in the second innings of the Johannesburg Test, it will be interesting to see whether the team management continues to include both Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the playing XI along with Kohli; overlooking Vihari. Read Also | Virat Kohli remembers Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant's shot selection ahead of Cape Town Test With Mohammed Siraj confirmed to miss out, due to a hamstring injury, his place will be taken by either Ishant Sharma or Umesh Yadav. The rest of the line-up is expected to be unchanged. Find out what you need to know about the match- date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is South Africa vs India 3rd Test match taking place? The 3rd Test match between South Africa and India will take place on January 11, 2022. Where is South Africa vs India 3rd Test match taking place? The third Test between South Africa and India will be played at Newlands, Cape Town. Read Also | Virat Kohli responds to criticism over lean patch: 'Don't need to prove anything to anyone' At what time South Africa vs India 3rd Test match taking place? South Africa vs India 3rd Test match will kick off at 11:30 am GMT (10:30 am local time). The IST time is 2:00 pm. How to watch South Africa vs India 3rd Test match live on TV? The South Africa vs India 3rd Test match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. How to watch South Africa vs India 3rd Test match live streaming? The live streaming of South Africa vs India 3rd Test match will be available on Hotstar.

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India and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other at Newlands, Cape Town for the third and final Test starting on Tuesday (January 11). Ahead of the third and final Test, the 33-year-old Indian captain Virat Kohli addressed the media in a pre-match press conference.

Kohli, on Monday (January 10), opened up on India's possible team combination, on his century drought, growth of the Test team under his captaincy, transition phase, Rishabh Pant's shot selection, etc. In the second and penultimate Test, at The Wanderers, Johannesburg, Pant's shot selection in India's second essay was heavily criticised as the left-hander went for a big shot, off Kagiso Rabada, and threw his scalp when the visitors' lead wasn't even close to the 200-run mark.

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Hence, Kohli opened up on Pant's approach and recalled an important piece of advice received from his former captain MS Dhoni.

Kohli said in the presser, "We did have a conversation with Rishabh Pant during practice and when a batter plays a bad shot, he would know more than anybody if he has played the right shot according to the situation and as long as an individual accepts that, he will make progress. We have all made mistakes in our career in important situations where we have got out, due to pressure or whatever the situation was."&nbsp;

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Moreover, the Indian Test captain then mentioned Dhoni's advice and said, "I remember MS Dhoni once telling me that there should be a 6-7 months gap between your two mistakes. That is how you will progress in your international career. That became a part of my system. So reflecting on your mistakes is important and I know Rishabh does that and he will learn from his mistakes."&nbsp;

India will look to win the third and final Test and also register their first-ever series win on South African soil. After winning the series opener in Centurion, Kohli-less India lost the penultimate contest as the series is interestingly poised at 1-1 heading into the deciding match.

India and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other at Newlands, Cape Town for the third and final Test starting on Tuesday (January 11). Ahead of the third and final Test, the 33-year-old Indian captain Virat Kohli addressed the media in a pre-match press conference.

India and South Africa are set to lock horns with each other at Newlands, Cape Town for the third and final Test starting on Tuesday (January 11). Ahead of the third and final Test, the 33-year-old Indian captain Virat Kohli addressed the media in a pre-match press conference. Kohli, on Monday (January 10), opened up on India's possible team combination, on his century drought, growth of the Test team under his captaincy, transition phase, Rishabh Pant's shot selection, etc. In the second and penultimate Test, at The Wanderers, Johannesburg, Pant's shot selection in India's second essay was heavily criticised as the left-hander went for a big shot, off Kagiso Rabada, and threw his scalp when the visitors' lead wasn't even close to the 200-run mark. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli responds to criticism over lean patch: 'Don't need to prove anything to anyone' Hence, Kohli opened up on Pant's approach and recalled an important piece of advice received from his former captain MS Dhoni. Kohli said in the presser, "We did have a conversation with Rishabh Pant during practice and when a batter plays a bad shot, he would know more than anybody if he has played the right shot according to the situation and as long as an individual accepts that, he will make progress. We have all made mistakes in our career in important situations where we have got out, due to pressure or whatever the situation was." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli eyes twin milestones as he gears up for comeback in 3rd Test against South Africa in Cape Town Moreover, the Indian Test captain then mentioned Dhoni's advice and said, "I remember MS Dhoni once telling me that there should be a 6-7 months gap between your two mistakes. That is how you will progress in your international career. That became a part of my system. So reflecting on your mistakes is important and I know Rishabh does that and he will learn from his mistakes." India will look to win the third and final Test and also register their first-ever series win on South African soil. After winning the series opener in Centurion, Kohli-less India lost the penultimate contest as the series is interestingly poised at 1-1 heading into the deciding match.

Virat Kohli remembers Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant's shot selection ahead of Cape Town Test

KL Rahul-led India lost the second and penultimate Test versus South Africa on a rain-marred Day 4 at The Wanderers, Johannesburg on Thursday (January 6). The first two sessions got washed out due to rain break and wet outfield, however, Rahul &amp; Co. lost the encounter in a jiffy when the match resumed with the Proteas needing 122 more runs (in pursuit of 240) and visitors in search of 8 wickets.

While many thought the overcast conditions would favour the bowlers, SA captain Dean Elgar produced a gutsy and unbeaten 96-run knock to lead his troops from the front and take his side to a series-levelling seven-wicket win in J'burg. This became India's first-ever loss at the venue in the purest format. While Rahul &amp; Co. did compete very well and remained in the contest despite being all-out for 202 in the first innings, the visitors missed their regular captain Virat Kohli's presence throughout the Test.

Sharing an update on Kohli -- who missed the second Test due to upper back spasm -- head coach Rahul Dravid said in a virtual press conference, "Virat Kohli should be fine from all accounts, he should be fine. He has had the opportunity to run around a little bit, he has had the opportunity to test it a little bit. Hopefully with a couple of net sessions in Cape Town, he should be good to go. Everything I am hearing and just having a chat with him, he should be good to go in four days time."

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When asked about his take on India's batting performance in the series so far, Dravid said: "It has been challenging wickets for both the teams, South Africa's fourth innings was probably their best with the bat. Yes, as a batting unit we can look to seize a few key moments and when we get partnerships, we can look to make them longer. It was challenging in the first innings but we could have gotten 55-60 runs more which could have made a huge difference."

"Certainly, we would like to bat a little better. Maybe the guys who got starts could have converted them into 100s. That was the difference in the first game, we had Rahul scoring century for us and we ended up on the winning side. Dean Elgar scored 96 in this Test and South Africa ended up on the winning side," he added.

So far, India have managed scores of 327, 174, 202 and 266 in the four outings with the willow in the series. Thus, the batters will have to step up and perform if India have to win their maiden Test series on South African soil

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For the unversed, the third and final Test will commence on January 11 at Newlands, Cape Town. Ahead of the series finale, the Indian camp is positive of Kohli's full recovery as the 33-year-old missed his first-ever Test since 2017 due to injury concerns.

KL Rahul-led India lost the second and penultimate Test versus South Africa on a rain-marred Day 4 at The Wanderers, Johannesburg on Thursday (January 6). The first two sessions got washed out due to rain break and wet outfield, however, Rahul & Co.

KL Rahul-led India lost the second and penultimate Test versus South Africa on a rain-marred Day 4 at The Wanderers, Johannesburg on Thursday (January 6). The first two sessions got washed out due to rain break and wet outfield, however, Rahul & Co. lost the encounter in a jiffy when the match resumed with the Proteas needing 122 more runs (in pursuit of 240) and visitors in search of 8 wickets. While many thought the overcast conditions would favour the bowlers, SA captain Dean Elgar produced a gutsy and unbeaten 96-run knock to lead his troops from the front and take his side to a series-levelling seven-wicket win in J'burg. This became India's first-ever loss at the venue in the purest format. While Rahul & Co. did compete very well and remained in the contest despite being all-out for 202 in the first innings, the visitors missed their regular captain Virat Kohli's presence throughout the Test. Sharing an update on Kohli -- who missed the second Test due to upper back spasm -- head coach Rahul Dravid said in a virtual press conference, "Virat Kohli should be fine from all accounts, he should be fine. He has had the opportunity to run around a little bit, he has had the opportunity to test it a little bit. Hopefully with a couple of net sessions in Cape Town, he should be good to go. Everything I am hearing and just having a chat with him, he should be good to go in four days time." ALSO READ | Dean Elgar's gritty 96 takes Proteas to emphatic 7-wicket win in J'brug Test vs India, series levelled When asked about his take on India's batting performance in the series so far, Dravid said: "It has been challenging wickets for both the teams, South Africa's fourth innings was probably their best with the bat. Yes, as a batting unit we can look to seize a few key moments and when we get partnerships, we can look to make them longer. It was challenging in the first innings but we could have gotten 55-60 runs more which could have made a huge difference." "Certainly, we would like to bat a little better. Maybe the guys who got starts could have converted them into 100s. That was the difference in the first game, we had Rahul scoring century for us and we ended up on the winning side. Dean Elgar scored 96 in this Test and South Africa ended up on the winning side," he added. So far, India have managed scores of 327, 174, 202 and 266 in the four outings with the willow in the series. Thus, the batters will have to step up and perform if India have to win their maiden Test series on South African soil ALSO READ | Dravid must have given him a hearing: Gavaskar on Rishabh Pant's shot selection on Day 3 of J'burg Test For the unversed, the third and final Test will commence on January 11 at Newlands, Cape Town. Ahead of the series finale, the Indian camp is positive of Kohli's full recovery as the 33-year-old missed his first-ever Test since 2017 due to injury concerns.

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India registered an emphatic victory over South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in the third and final Test at the JSCA Stadium on Tuesday to clinch their first-ever series whitewash over the Proteas.

India required two wickets on the fourth day of the Test. South Africa resumed their innings from 132/8 and was only able to add one run to their scoreboard as India bowled out visitors to 133 after enforcing the follow-on.&nbsp;

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Shahbaz Nadeem scalped the last two wickets of Proteas.&nbsp;

With this win, India managed to clean sweep South Africa in a Test series for the first time.

Earlier on day three, India displayed a brilliant performance with the ball as they ended the Proteas' first innings at 162 and then clinched eight wickets in the second innings.

South Africa`s second innings was no different from their first as they had a very poor start and gave away two early wickets -- Quinton de Kock and Zubayr Hamza — in three overs.

Opener Dean Elgar was joined by Faf du Plessis, however, the latter fell to LBW off Mohammed Shami`s delivery. In his next over, Shami took the wicket of Temba Bavuma, who was caught behind for a duck.

South Africa faced a major blow as Elgar was struck on the helmet by Umesh Yadav and the batsman left the field. Later, Theunis de Bruyn was named as his concussion replacement.

George Linde and Heinrich Klaasen took the charge but failed to stitch a partnership as the latter was adjudged LBW off Yadav`s delivery.

Soon after, Linde too was sent back to the pavilion as he was run out due to bad communication. Dane Piedt scored 23 runs before Jadeja bowled him and the visitors were seven down before they could reach the 100-run mark.

Kagiso Rabada came out to bat when the team was on 98/7 and joined Bruyn. Rabada started smashing boundaries but after a few shots he gave away an easy catch to Jadeja off Ravichandran Ashwin. South Africa did not lose more wickets thereafter.

For India, Mohammad Shami bagged three wickets while Umesh Yadav and Shahbaz Nadeem picked two wickets each in the second innings.

Opening batsman Rohit Sharma was awarded player of the match as he played a knock of 212 runs.

(With inputs from ANI)

India registered an emphatic victory over South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in the third and final Test at the JSCA Stadium on Tuesday to clinch their first-ever series whitewash over the Proteas.

India registered an emphatic victory over South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in the third and final Test at the JSCA Stadium on Tuesday to clinch their first-ever series whitewash over the Proteas. India required two wickets on the fourth day of the Test. South Africa resumed their innings from 132/8 and was only able to add one run to their scoreboard as India bowled out visitors to 133 after enforcing the follow-on. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Shahbaz Nadeem scalped the last two wickets of Proteas. With this win, India managed to clean sweep South Africa in a Test series for the first time. Earlier on day three, India displayed a brilliant performance with the ball as they ended the Proteas' first innings at 162 and then clinched eight wickets in the second innings. South Africa`s second innings was no different from their first as they had a very poor start and gave away two early wickets -- Quinton de Kock and Zubayr Hamza — in three overs. Opener Dean Elgar was joined by Faf du Plessis, however, the latter fell to LBW off Mohammed Shami`s delivery. In his next over, Shami took the wicket of Temba Bavuma, who was caught behind for a duck. South Africa faced a major blow as Elgar was struck on the helmet by Umesh Yadav and the batsman left the field. Later, Theunis de Bruyn was named as his concussion replacement. George Linde and Heinrich Klaasen took the charge but failed to stitch a partnership as the latter was adjudged LBW off Yadav`s delivery. Soon after, Linde too was sent back to the pavilion as he was run out due to bad communication. Dane Piedt scored 23 runs before Jadeja bowled him and the visitors were seven down before they could reach the 100-run mark. Kagiso Rabada came out to bat when the team was on 98/7 and joined Bruyn. Rabada started smashing boundaries but after a few shots he gave away an easy catch to Jadeja off Ravichandran Ashwin. South Africa did not lose more wickets thereafter. For India, Mohammad Shami bagged three wickets while Umesh Yadav and Shahbaz Nadeem picked two wickets each in the second innings. Opening batsman Rohit Sharma was awarded player of the match as he played a knock of 212 runs. (With inputs from ANI)