Tag: India vs South Africa
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Former Indian Cricketer Suggests Shubman Gill Could Skip IPL to Protect Fitness
Introduction: Gill’s Fitness on the Line India captain Shubman Gill is facing a crucial fitness test ahead of the second Test against South Africa after reporting a neck spasm. With the looming question of workload and performance, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in, proposing that Gill consider skipping the Indian Premier League (IPL)…
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India vs South Africa in Guwahati: Early alarms, longer spells and a wary pitch
Guwahati Test Preview: A fresh start with familiar nerves The buzz around India vs South Africa in Guwahati begins not with the toss but with the alarm clock. Players are set for a rushed morning, a light breakfast, and a mental checklist as they navigate a venue known for its cooler mornings and humid afternoons.…
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India vs South Africa in Guwahati: Early Start, Strategic Battles, and a Bite of Assam’s Atmosphere
Guwahati Sets the Stage for a Tactical Duel The first ball in Guwahati promises more than just a standard white-ball contest. As the teams land in the north-eastern metropolis, the chatter isn’t only about one-day cricket or a momentary shift in momentum. It’s about how the conditions in this weather-tinged venue can tilt the balance…
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India vs South Africa in Guwahati: Early Morning Stakes and the Weather Woes
Guwahati Test Preview: A City That Tests the Tactics The cricketing calendar brings India and South Africa to Guwahati, a venue that often poses subtle surprises to even the most seasoned teams. From the moment players wake to a brisk morning to the moment they settle for a late lunch, the city’s cool air and…
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Shubman Gill Wears Neck Collar as BCCI Ropes in All-Rounder for Second India-South Africa Test
Shubman Gill’s Injury Update Sparks Squad Shake-Up In a surprising development ahead of the second Test between India and South Africa, captain Shubman Gill was seen wearing a neck collar, signaling ongoing concerns about his availability. The sight of Gill in protective gear has prompted Team India’s selectors to consider contingency plans, ensuring the captaincy…
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India in a Test Tug-of-War at Eden Gardens: 10-2 at Lunch, Chasing 124
India face a testing morning at Eden Gardens as they chase 124 to beat South Africa India found themselves in a precarious position at lunch on day one, staring at a challenging target and grappling with an early setback that could shape the rest of the innings. With KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal back in…
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India, Without Gill, 10-2 at Lunch Chasing 124 to Beat South Africa at Eden Gardens
India’s Morning Woes Continue as South Africa Strikes Early India find themselves in a fragile position at lunch on day one of the Eden Gardens showdown with South Africa. With Shubman Gill unavailable, the hosts faced a challenging task and slipped to 10-2 before the break. The pressure started early when a left-arm seamer dismissed…
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India Out for 10-2 at Lunch as Left-Arm Wrecker Shatters Top Order at Eden Gardens
India Collapse at Eden Gardens: South Africa Strike Early India found themselves in trouble at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, staring at a challenging chase after a brisk South Africa attack left them reeling at 10-2 at lunch. Missing Shubman Gill in this fixture, the home side faced a tricky seven overs before the break, with a…
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Mockery Of Test Cricket? Harbhajan Singh Slams Eden Gardens Pitch After 15 Wickets Day 2
Introduction: A Tumultuous Day at Eden Gardens The Eden Gardens pitch proved a talking point as Day 2 of the first India vs South Africa Test provided more questions than answers. With 15 wickets falling in the day, the surface offered prodigious turn and uneven bounce, prompting sharp criticism from former players and pundits alike.…
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Is Test Cricket Facing an Obituary? Harbhajan and Vaughan Speak Out on India vs South Africa and the Pitch Debacle
Test Cricket Under the Microscope: Are We Witnessing Its Decline? The much-anticipated India vs South Africa Test match has become a flashpoint in a wider debate about the fate of the longest format. Former spinner Harbhajan Singh took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to express a pointed view: the game “almost over…