South African Cricket has come under the scanner for several reasons unrelated to on-field action. After the end of the two-match Test series against India, which ended in a 1-1 draw, the home team’s batting coach, Shukri Conrad, had ample time to reply to all critics (outside of the country) for bashing Protean players for picking SA20 over playing Test cricket for the country.

'SA20 is lifeblood, without it we would not have Test cricket in country' - Conrad responds to Steve Waugh

India fought back to win the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town by seven wickets inside two days to share honours in this two-match series. Following day one at Newlands, when 23 wickets fell inside three sessions, with India and South Africa getting all out in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah starred on day two, picking a six-for before batters wrapped up the formalities.

SA vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj star in India's maiden win in Cape Town, end Test series at 1-1

Kagiso Rabada has been India’s nemesis in Tests, especially in his home conditions. Ever since he emerged on the international scene, Rabada has been a threat, and with his five-wicket haul in the first Test in Centurion, he proved so.

SA v IND: His thirst for success drives his consistency - Allan Donald on what makes Kagiso Rabada special

Former South Africa seamer Allan Donald has warned Indian bowlers to be more mindful, disciplined and patient with their line and lengths at the Newlands in Cape Town if India is to eye a comeback in this two-match Test series.

'Cape Town will be hard work' - Donald suggests Indian bowlers to show ‘more patience’ in 2nd Test

India receives a massive boost ahead of the New Year’s Test against South Africa in Cape Town as all-rounder Shardul Thakur is declared fit and available for selection following an injury scare during an optional training session.

Boost for India ahead of New Year’s Test as Shardul Thakur declared fit amid injury scare

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has recovered from the ‘upper back spasm’ he suffered ahead of the start of the first Test and will make his return to the playing XI for India’s second match against South Africa in Cape Town, starting January 3.

SA v IND: Ravindra Jadeja recovers from back injury, set to return to XI for Cape Town Test

With the world showering praise on KL Rahul for notching up perhaps his greatest hundred during the ongoing Boxing Day Test (against South Africa), the India batter decided not to get carried away, knowing how dark it could turn out to be if he fails in the next innings.

SA v IND: Social media is a pressure, if affects you: KL Rahul on dealing with online abuse

The first of the three T20Is between India and South Africa got called off without the toss due to bad weather. The jam-packed crowd at Kingsmead in Durban returned home disappointed as the marquee clash saw no contest.

SA vs IND 2023/24, 1st T20I: Match called off in Durban due to bad weather

Emerging India cricketer Rinku Singh has impressed everyone with his calm approach and stylish yet daring stroke play in the lower order. Following his steep rise in the T20Is, Rinku got picked in the white-ball squad for South Africa, starting with the first T20I in Durban on Sunday (Dec 10).

SA vs IND 2023: Training under Rahul Dravid felt great, says Rinku Singh ahead of Durban T20I

Yuzvendra Chahal's selection in the ODI side and not in the T20I squad for the South Africa series left most fans, pundits, and experts confused over the spinner's future in the team.

SA v IND: 'It's beyond my understanding' - Harbhajan Singh on Yuzvendra Chahal's ODI call-up

Two of India's biggest match winners, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are skipping the white-ball leg of the upcoming South Africa series but will return to play the two Tests, starting December 26 in Centurion.

SA v IND - Kohli will be fired up, South Africa need to be careful: AB de Villiers issues warning

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