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‘Aap karo toh Chamatkar, Hum karein toh pitch bekaar’: Team India's historic win garners praise amid Newlands pitch debate

NEW DELHI: As Team India beat South Africa in record time in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. were lauded by the cricketing fraternity for their outstanding fight in the shortest Test in the history of cricket.

The Times of India

Newlands will always hold a special place: Jasprit Bumrah

NEW DELHI: The picturesque Newlands, a place where it all began for Jasprit Bumrah six summers ago in 2018, on Thursday saw the pace spearhead shining yet again as India marched to a historic Test win over South Africa.

The Times of India

Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves – insights from an expert

“Pupil stabbed to death at Gauteng school had suffered history of bullying”. “Grade 6 learner commits suicide after bullying”. “Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.”

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India back on top spot in World Test Championship standings

NEW DELHI: As India clinched a historic Test win in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. moved back to the top spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings.

The Times of India

South Africa always challenge us, we can take pride in this performance: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's expression mirrored his disappointment at India's inability to secure a Test series win in South Africa and conquer the team's 'final frontier.' Despite this, the captain emphasised on Thursday that they would "take pride" in their seven-wicket triumph in the second Test in Cape Town.

The Times of India

'We knew that it's going to be a short game', says Rohit Sharma after winning historic Cape Town Test

NEW DELHI: India successfully chased down a modest victory target of 79 runs, securing a seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa in the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday. This victory allowed India to level the two-match series 1-1.

The Times of India

'Shortest' Test ever: India record historic win in Cape Town, share series with South Africa

NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a hostile spell as India emerged triumphant in the head-rolling second Test in Cape Town that ended inside five sessions on Thursday.

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India complete quickest victory in Test history to level South Africa series

The tourists chased down a fourth innings total of 79 in just 12 overs at Newlands to wrap up the entire game.

The Independent UK

India-South Africa Cape Town Test enters record books, becomes shortest Test ever

NEW DELHI: The second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town on Thursday has created a unique record as it became the shortest completed game ever in the history of Test cricket.

The Times of India

IND vs SA second Test | Fiery Bumrah helps Team India break a Cape Town hoodoo

IND vs SA: Match report of the India vs South Africa 2nd Test at Cape Town on January 4, 2024

The Hindu

India need 79 runs to win second Test after Aiden Markram scores memorable hundred

NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram showcased the most combative hundred of his career, but a vintage morning spell by Jasprit Bumrah kept India firmly on course for a series-levelling win against South Africa at lunch on day two of the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday.

The Times of India

Veganuary at 10: it completely changed my life – but has the vegan bubble now burst?

Launched by a couple in York a decade ago, Veganuary has become a global phenomenon, with more than 700,000 making the pledge last year. But with sales of meat alternatives falling in the UK, has veganism peaked?

The Guardian - UK

'India are still well ahead...': Aakash Chopra analyzes second Test in Cape Town

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has offered insights into the action-packed day one of the second Test between India and South Africa, emphasizing that India is still ahead in the game.

The Times of India

Netanyahu seeks ‘fundamental change’ on Lebanon border – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

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Cricket Australia chief labels South Africa's Test team decision a 'wake-up call'

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia's chief, Nick Hockley, has termed South Africa's decision to send a second-string side to New Zealand for Tests as a "wake-up call."

The Times of India

From 23 wickets to six ducks: Records broken on 'chaotic' Day 1 of India-South Africa 2nd Test

NEW DELHI: The second Test between India and South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town witnessed an action-packed opening day, setting multiple records and providing cricket enthusiasts with a gripping spectacle.

The Guardian - UK

Stakes high as South Africa brings claim of genocidal intent against Israel

Israel’s decision to defend itself at the international court of justice will make it harder for it to brush aside any adverse finding

The Times of India

'Don't know what to make of it': South Africa captain Dean Elgar acknowledges challenging pitch in Cape Town

NEW DELHI: An astounding 23 wickets fell, leaving both teams grappling with the unpredictable nature of the pitch on the opening day of the second Test between India and South Africa at Cape Town's Newlands.

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Watch: Virat Kohli's heartwarming gestures as 'Ram Siya Ram' plays during Keshav Maharaj's entry

NEW DELHI: In an eventful opening day of the second Test between India and South Africa at Cape Town, Virat Kohli's gestures and India's phenomenal bowling performance took center stage.

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CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

Calls from skipper Pat Cummins and national team coach Andrew McDonald for minimum three-Test series will be worked through with the ICC by Cricket Australia.

The Independent UK

White House dismisses South Africa’s genocide case against Israel as ‘meritless’

Israel has denied the allegations and says its’ defence forces make ‘every effort to limit harm to the non-involved and to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip’

The Hindu

India in South Africa | Reward for hitting one area consistently, says Siraj

Ashwell Prince praises Mohammed Siraj's performance on a quick wicket, noting the inconsistency of bounce & the amount of balls taken above the keeper's head.

The Times of India

Quickest Newlands track I have seen with inconsistent bounce: SA batting coach Ashwell Prince

CAPE TOWN: India pacer Mohammed Siraj might have bowled the spell of his life during the second Test on Wednesday but South Africa's batting coach Ashwell Prince has never seen a quicker day one strip at the Newlands Stadium with such 'inconsistent bounce'.

The Times of India

'It's a disgrace': Newlands pitch in focus after crazy 23-wicket opening day

NEW DELHI: With 23 wickets falling on a rollercoaster opening day of the second Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town, the pitch at the Newlands became a huge talking point on Wednesday.

The Times of India

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has no regrets after crazy day against India

NEW DELHI: South Africa hold optimistic prospects for victory if they manage to set India a target of 100 or more. Captain Dean Elgar expressed his bewilderment in explaining the frenetic events of the opening day in the second and final Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday.

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