India skipper Rohit Sharma has taken the blame for the embarrassing defeat against South Africa in the first Test match after they lost by an innings and 32 runs.

SA vs IND 1st Test: Rohit Sharma takes blame for defeat in Centurion, says ‘we were not good enough to win’

South Africa legendary batter Herschelle Gibbs has taken a massive dig at skipper Temba Bavuma after he went out injured on the first day of the Centurion Test match on Tuesday (Dec 26).

SA vs IND 1st Test: Herschelle Gibbs takes massive dig at Temba Bavuma, terms him ‘unfit and overweight’

It was a sensational beginning for South Africa’s Dean Elgar in his farewell series as the Proteas batter scored a ton on Wednesday (Dec 27) at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

WATCH: Dean Elgar’s last dance as opener scores hundred in farewell series against India in Centurion

KL Rahul brought his best on Day 2 of the Centurion Test as he amassed his eighth ton with a six. The ton helped India reach 245 after the Proteas dominated Day 1.

WATCH: KL Rahul blasts Gerald Coetzee for six to bring up his 8th Test ton in Centurion against South Africa

India's batting suffered a bitter blow on Day 1 of the Centurion Test as Kagiso Rabada stole the spotlight with his five-for against Rohit Sharma’s men. The South African speedster was the highlight reel of the day as India were 208/8 before rain played spoilsport.

SA vs IND, 1st Test: Rain plays spoilsport on Day 1 after Kagiso Rabada dismantles Indian top order with 5-for

Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and South Africa saw the hosts dealt a huge blow after skipper Temba Bavuma was seen limping off the field. It is reported that Bavuma is suffering from a hamstring issue which could be bad news considering it is just Day 1 of the match.

WATCH: South Africa dealt huge blow on Day 1 vs India as Temba Bavuma limps off with hamstring issue

India’s Ishan Kishan will miss the upcoming Test series against South Africa after withdrawing due to personal reasons. Ishan, earlier set to play a key role for India against South Africa, made his Test debut during the West Indies tour in July.

SA vs IND: Ishan Kishan withdraws from Test squad due to personal reasons; KS Bharat roped in as replacement

India opener KL Rahul believes that enjoying in leaving balls outside the off-stump is key to do well in Test cricket. He added that the Indian team is lucky to have legendary batter and former India captain Rahul Dravid as the head coach for he brings a lot of calmness and balance in the dressing room.

'In Test-cricket, you learn to be disciplined', says Centurion tie's Player-of-the-Match KL Rahul

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

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

IN PICS: How India demolished South Africa at their fortress in Centurion to go 1-0 up

South Africa captain Dean Elgar scored an unbeaten 52 against India as the hosts showed a dogged determination to stay in the fight on a spicy wicket and closed the fourth day on 94 for four in the first test at Centurion Park on Wednesday.

Skipper Dean Elgar's unbeaten fifty keeps South Africa in fight against India in Centurion Test

On the second day of the first test between South Africa and India at Centurion Park on Monday, no play was possible due to heavy rain, frustrating both teams looking to take advantage in the three-match series.

India vs South Africa: Second day of Centurion Test called off due to heavy rain

Opening batsman KL Rahul gave India an ideal start in their quest to win a Test series in South Africa with a solid century on the first day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday.

KL Rahul slams ton to give India strong start in Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion

On Sunday, India won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion. India skipper Virat Kohli, who is aiming for a record away Test series win in South Africa, claimed the ground's history influenced his decision to bat.

'Horrendous to leave him out': Fans react as Hanuma Vihari excluded from playing XI for 1st Test vs SA

In the first Test against India at SuperSport Park, the South Africa players were seen wearing black armbands in memory of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who passed away at the age of 90 in Cape Town on Sunday morning.

Why is South Africa team wearing black armbands in first Test against India?

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