India’s hopes of successful a Take a look at sequence in South Africa ended inside three days because the Rohit Sharma-led facet was comprehensively overwhelmed within the first Take a look at of a two-match sequence in Centurion on Thursday. Whereas South Africa made 408 batting second, India had been bowled out for 245 and 131 of their first and second innings, respectively, dropping the match by an innings and 32 runs. Whereas analysing KL Rahul’s century within the first innings, former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan had been concerned in a light-hearted dialog.
Irfan praised Rahul‘s efficiency, following his centurion within the first innings, whereas highlighting his approach and batting model. The previous India all-rounder, nevertheless, apologised to the residing legend, Gavaskar, for the lengthy speech.
Nevertheless, the previous India captain mentioned he will not settle for the apology as he felt that Irfan was doing sensible evaluation of Rahul’s approach.
“Inhone mujhe sorry bola lekin most important settle for nahi karunga, [Even though he apologized, I will not accept],” Gavaskar mentioned on Star Sports activities.
Irfan additionally shared the video on his social media deal with with a heartwarming caption.
“Gratitude fills me in the present day, and it isn’t simply any day-thanks to Sunny sir for the uplifting praise. Actually made my 12 months. Grateful,” the caption learn.
Gratitude fills me in the present day, and it isn’t simply any day-thanks to Sunny sir for the uplifting praise. Actually made my 12 months. #Grateful pic.twitter.com/0jk4uqOczR
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 27, 2023
With the sequence consisting of solely two matches they’ll at greatest earn a share of the honours in the event that they win the second Take a look at beginning in Cape City on Wednesday.
India crashed to 131 all out of their second innings after conceding a 163-run first innings lead.
Virat Kohli hit an aggressive 76 for India earlier than he was final man out however the remainder of the batting collapsed towards South Africa’s quick bowlers on a vigorous pitch.
The second innings lasted simply 34.1 overs. Kohli hit 12 fours and a six in an 82-ball innings. Shubman Gill made 26 however no different batsman scored greater than six.
Rabada, who took 5 for 59 within the first innings, took two for 32 and completed the match with an excellent diving catch at long-on to dismiss Kohli off Jansen, who took three for 36.
Left-arm quick bowler Nandre Burger accomplished a powerful debut Take a look at by taking 4 for 33, giving hm match figures of seven for 83.
(With AFP Inputs)
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