India skipper Rohit Sharma blasted the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday (Jan 4) after his side beat hosts South Africa in the second Test match in Cape Town. After the seven-wicket win, the shortest Test match in the history of the format, Rohit took a dig at ICC and its rating policy for pitches. According to the Indian skipper, the Newlands pitch was a nightmare to play while downplaying ICC’s rating for the pitch used in Ahmedabad for the ODI World Cup final in November.

<h2>Rohit blasts ICC</h2>

"I still can't believe that the World Cup final pitch was rated below average. A batsman got a hundred there in the final. How can that be a poor pitch? So these are the things the ICC, the match referees, they need to look into and start rating pitches based on what they see, not based on the countries. I think that's quite important,” Rohit said in the post-match press conference.

Ahmedabad pitch was rated unsatisfactory according to the ICC when India lost to Australia in the World Cup final. Travis Head was declared Player of the Match having scored a hundred while almost 500 runs were scored in the match. However, according to Rohit’s reaction on Thursday, the pitch in Cape Town was a batter’s nightmare and ICC should rework its rating policy.

"Honestly, I would like to see how the pitches are rated. I want to see that. Whatever... that chart, I would love to see it, how they rate the pitches, because Mumbai, Bangalore, Cape Town, Centurion, all different venues, overhead conditions are different. The pitches deteriorate quite fast when the sun is beating down that hard on the pitch,” the skipper added.

<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>

After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings.

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Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each.

In reply India chased down their target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively.

India skipper Rohit Sharma blasted the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday (Jan 4) after his side beat hosts South Africa in the second Test match in Cape Town.

India skipper Rohit Sharma blasted the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday (Jan 4) after his side beat hosts South Africa in the second Test match in Cape Town. After the seven-wicket win, the shortest Test match in the history of the format, Rohit took a dig at ICC and its rating policy for pitches. According to the Indian skipper, the Newlands pitch was a nightmare to play while downplaying ICC’s rating for the pitch used in Ahmedabad for the ODI World Cup final in November. Rohit blasts ICC "I still can't believe that the World Cup final pitch was rated below average. A batsman got a hundred there in the final. How can that be a poor pitch? So these are the things the ICC, the match referees, they need to look into and start rating pitches based on what they see, not based on the countries. I think that's quite important,” Rohit said in the post-match press conference. Ahmedabad pitch was rated unsatisfactory according to the ICC when India lost to Australia in the World Cup final. Travis Head was declared Player of the Match having scored a hundred while almost 500 runs were scored in the match. However, according to Rohit’s reaction on Thursday, the pitch in Cape Town was a batter’s nightmare and ICC should rework its rating policy. "Honestly, I would like to see how the pitches are rated. I want to see that. Whatever... that chart, I would love to see it, how they rate the pitches, because Mumbai, Bangalore, Cape Town, Centurion, all different venues, overhead conditions are different. The pitches deteriorate quite fast when the sun is beating down that hard on the pitch,” the skipper added. What happened in the match? After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings. ALSO READ | Coaches, seniors used to ask David Warner to sledge opposition players, reveals Usman Khawaja Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each. In reply India chased down their target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively.

SA vs IND 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma blasts ICC over pitch rating policy after India's win in Cape Town

India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a&nbsp;piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair. After the seven-wicket win India skipper Rohit Sharma credited fast bowlers and narrated that he kept things simple despite his side getting bowled out for 155 in the first innings.

<h2>Rohit praises Indian team after win</h2>

“We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it was going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important. (On Siraj) Very special, something you don't get to see very often. We spoke about keeping things simple and that's what happened. The pitch did the rest. Lot of credit to Siraj, Bumrah, Mukesh and Prasidh. Whenever you come here, it's challenging,” Rohit said after India’s dominating win in Cape Town.

<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>

After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings.

Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each.

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In reply India chased down the&nbsp;target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively.

The win was also India’s first at the Newlands Cape Town in the Test format. They&nbsp;will now take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series starting on Thursday (January 11).

India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair.

India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair. After the seven-wicket win India skipper Rohit Sharma credited fast bowlers and narrated that he kept things simple despite his side getting bowled out for 155 in the first innings. Rohit praises Indian team after win “We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it was going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important. (On Siraj) Very special, something you don't get to see very often. We spoke about keeping things simple and that's what happened. The pitch did the rest. Lot of credit to Siraj, Bumrah, Mukesh and Prasidh. Whenever you come here, it's challenging,” Rohit said after India’s dominating win in Cape Town. What happened in the match? After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings. Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each. ALSO READ | Coaches, seniors used to ask David Warner to sledge opposition players, reveals Usman Khawaja In reply India chased down the target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively. The win was also India’s first at the Newlands Cape Town in the Test format. They will now take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series starting on Thursday (January 11).

SA vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma reveals 'keeping things simple' helped India clinch Cape Town contest

Former India opener Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the selection of Mukesh Kumar in the second Test match against South Africa as the two nations lock horns in Cape Town. With the hosts leading 1-0 in the two-match series, India will need a change in fortunes for the second Test which starts at the Newlands on Wednesday (Jan 3). According to Manjrekar, either Shardul Thakur or Prasidh Krishna is unlikely to get the nod for the Playing XI at the same time as India suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Centurion Test.

<h2>Manjrekar backs Mukesh</h2>

"From what we have seen in the first Test, I don't expect Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna to play together in the second Test. There will definitely be one change. If Ravindra Jadeja is fit, it will strengthen our batting. So, if Mukesh Kumar is bowling well in the nets, he could be brought in. He is more suited to these conditions," Manjrekar was quoted as saying to ESPNcricinfo.

In his only Test match for the nation, Mukesh has two wickets which he scalped on his debut during the West Indies tour in July 2023. He will be expected to fire&nbsp;all cylinders if he gets the nod ahead of either Shardul Thakur or Krishna. Considering India’s lack of depth in batting, Shardul could be preferred in the Playing XI over Krishna.

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India will also have the added boost of Ravindra Jadeja if he makes the Playing XI in Cape Town. He missed the Centurion Test with a minor injury but is expected to be back for the Wednesday affair at Newlands. However, in the case of Jadeja the team management will not look to take any risks as he will be an important member of the team which will face England in the five-match Test series, starting in February.

For now, India will look to ruin Dean Elgar’s farewell match as he will bid adieu to the Test format after the Cape Town Test. The match will start at 1:30 pm IST with the toss taking place at 1:00 PM.

Former India opener Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the selection of Mukesh Kumar in the second Test match against South Africa as the two nations lock horns in Cape Town.

Former India opener Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the selection of Mukesh Kumar in the second Test match against South Africa as the two nations lock horns in Cape Town. With the hosts leading 1-0 in the two-match series, India will need a change in fortunes for the second Test which starts at the Newlands on Wednesday (Jan 3). According to Manjrekar, either Shardul Thakur or Prasidh Krishna is unlikely to get the nod for the Playing XI at the same time as India suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Centurion Test. Manjrekar backs Mukesh "From what we have seen in the first Test, I don't expect Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna to play together in the second Test. There will definitely be one change. If Ravindra Jadeja is fit, it will strengthen our batting. So, if Mukesh Kumar is bowling well in the nets, he could be brought in. He is more suited to these conditions," Manjrekar was quoted as saying to ESPNcricinfo. In his only Test match for the nation, Mukesh has two wickets which he scalped on his debut during the West Indies tour in July 2023. He will be expected to fire all cylinders if he gets the nod ahead of either Shardul Thakur or Krishna. Considering India’s lack of depth in batting, Shardul could be preferred in the Playing XI over Krishna. ALSO READ | AUS vs PAK: Waqar Younis blasts Pakistan team management for resting Shaheen Afridi in Sydney Test India will also have the added boost of Ravindra Jadeja if he makes the Playing XI in Cape Town. He missed the Centurion Test with a minor injury but is expected to be back for the Wednesday affair at Newlands. However, in the case of Jadeja the team management will not look to take any risks as he will be an important member of the team which will face England in the five-match Test series, starting in February. For now, India will look to ruin Dean Elgar’s farewell match as he will bid adieu to the Test format after the Cape Town Test. The match will start at 1:30 pm IST with the toss taking place at 1:00 PM.

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