Page 9 - India Vs South Africa

SA vs Ind: Surprised myself with how calm I have been, says KL Rahul

India opening batter KL Rahul said that he has surprised himself with how calm he was on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa here at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.Virat Kohli's side dominated Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against the Proteas here at the SuperSport Park with the visitors' score reading 272/3 at stumps. KL Rahul (122*) and Ajinkya Rahane (40*) are unbeaten at the crease and India would be hoping for a strong show from the batters on Day 2."It is truly special, every hundred really takes something out of you and gives you joy. There are so many emotions you go through when you score a hundred. You bat for 6-7 hours, those are the kind of innings that stand out and as players, we really cherish these. This is what is expected out of me. Once I got off to a good start, I started enjoying my batting and I did not think too far ahead," Rahul told BCCI.TV.Mayank Agarwal scored 60 runs and shared an opening stand of 117 runs with KL Rahul. Skipper Kohli ...

Internal conversation about captaincy is not for media: Rahul Dravid

It has been a convention that Indian captain addresses the media ahead of the opening Test match of a series but it was Dravid, who took the questions ahead of the 'Boxing Day' Test

Supporting Kohli is something I am looking forward to, says Dravid

The 48-year-old, who took over from Ravi Shastri in November this year, has described his time at the helm as 'hectic and exciting'

Team combination on captain Kohli's mind as India take on South Africa

The choice between an untested rookie like Shreyas Iyer and a proven but out-of-form Ajinkya Rahane for the number five slot, is not an enviable one.

SA v IND: India out to crack the South Africa code as tour begins

After the Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus threatened to cancel the tour, the fixtures were revised with the Tests and ODIs retaining their places and changes in dates

SA vs India: Clash of two potent bowling attacks, eyes on Rahane, Pujara

The wait is over as the first Test of the three-match series between India and South Africa gets underway on Sunday at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

Ind vs SA: Rahul admits it will be 'tough call' between Rahane and Iyer

Rahul fully backed the five-bowler strategy which has given India success in recent overseas tours

SA v IND: We are slightly better prepared than last time, says KL Rahul

India will begin their tour of South Africa with the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion from Sunday

Bio-bubble in South Africa best I have been part of, says Pujara

India and South Africa will lock horns in three Tests and three ODIs. The first Test will begin on December 26 at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

Virat an 'impeccable leader, but SA remains unconquered: Ravi Shastri

India and South Africa will lock horns in three Tests and three ODIs. The first Test will begin on December 26 at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

Indian batting line-up good enough to tackle South African pacers: Pujara

Pujara said the recent overseas success has made India a confident unit and that will reflect in the three-Test series, beginning Sunday

Ind-SA to celebrate 30-yr anniversary of cricketing ties during 2nd Test

The first home post isolation Test Match was played at the same stadium, against the same opponents, 30 years earlier

Kohli-led India team lands in South Africa for three-match Test series

The Indian cricket team, led by skipper Virat Kohli, landed here on Thursday for the three-match Test series against South Africa, beginning on the Boxing Day at Centurion.

BCCI unlikely to take any hasty step with Test series round the corner

Virat Kohli's media conference has forced a shell-shocked BCCI into a huddle as it explores its options on how to deal with the crisis while ensuring that the team is not distracted by off-field drama

India team out to conquer South Africa with some chinks in armour

The 63-run win in four days at the Wanderers in Johannesburg in 2018 started a happy journey for India in overseas Tests

IND vs SA: Off-field issues bring stern challenge for 'crisis man' Dravid

Egos, ambitions, power struggle, startling revelations -- Indian cricket has seen it all in the last few months and the mess has created a tricky situation for eternal 'crisis man', Rahul Dravid

KL Rahul to don vice-captaincy hat for Test series against South Africa

KL Rahul will don the vice-captaincy hat for the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa.Rohit Sharma would have been the vice-captain, but a hamstring injury ruled him out of the series and hence Rahul would act as deputy to Virat Kohli.Sources in the know of developments confirmed to ANI that Rahul would indeed be the vice-captain for Tests against South Africa."Yes, with Rohit missing, KL Rahul would be the vice-captain," the source said.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday had confirmed that Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the three-match Test series against South Africa due to a hamstring issue."Team India Test vice-captain Rohit Sharma sustained a left hamstring injury during his training session here in Mumbai yesterday," the BCCI stated in an official release."He has been ruled out of the upcoming 3-match Test series against South Africa. Priyank Panchal will replace Rohit Sharma in the Test squad," it added.

SA vs India: Kohli-led Indian squad begins training for first Test

The Virat Kohli-led Indian Test squad has begun preparation for the South Africa tour ahead of the first Test which gets underway from December 26.South Africa and India will lock horns in the three-match Test series before the two sides meet in the limited-overs format.The Indian squad held their first practice session on Saturday to gear up for the South Africa tour."#TeamIndia begin preparations for the first Test in Centurion Stadium. First practice session done," BCCI tweeted the pictures from the practice session.The Indian Test squad arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday. Rohit Sharma will be missing the upcoming Test series after the hamstring injury and Priyank Panchal was named as the replacement.Meanwhile, the All-India Senior selection committee on Saturday named KL Rahul as vice-captain for the upcoming 3-match Test series against South Africa.

SA vs Ind: Cheteshwar Pujara 'getting into the groove' ahead of 1st Test

Ahead of the South African series, Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara is "getting into the groove" for the first Test which gets underway from December 26.South Africa and India will lock horns in the three-match Test series before the two sides meet in the limited-overs format. The Test series begins on December 26."Getting into the groove," Pujara shared pictures from training sessions on Koo.The Indian Test squad arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday and began preparation for South Africa two days after their arrival.Rohit Sharma will be missing the upcoming Test series after the hamstring injury and Priyank Panchal was named as the replacement.Meanwhile, the All-India Senior selection committee on Saturday named KL Rahul as vice-captain for the upcoming 3-match Test series against South Africa.

SA vs Ind: Tests, ODIs to be played behind closed doors amid covid scare

CSA along with the BCCI have taken a decision to protect the players and the tour by not making tickets available for India vs Proteas series