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Ahead of the second Test between South Africa and India, fans were seen protesting with 'Free Palestine' slogans outside the Newlands stadium in Cape Town. These slogans were regarding the conflict between Iran and Palestine which has led to a large number of deaths on both sides. Recently, Australian opener Usman Khawaja also wore a black-arm band in support of Palestine in the first Test against Pakistan.
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But Usman Khawaja was charged by the International Cricket Council for breaching the clothing and equipment regulations. Coming back to the India - South Africa Test, in a video shared by journalist Abhishek Tripathi, fans were seen with Pro-Palestine banners outside Newlands.
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Further talking about the Test, South Africa won the toss and elected bat first. The Proteas made three changes in their squad as Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj came into the Playing XI. Speaking at the toss, stand-in captain Dean Elgar said, "Going to bat. Pitch looks interesting. We're in a great position. Can't win a two-match series if you don't win the first - we've crossed that hurdle."
"The scoreboard starts on nought. We all know that. Starting well is going to be key against this Indian side. Got a debutant in Tristan Stubbs coming in for Temba. Ngidi comes in for Coetzee who's also injured. And Maharaj comes in."
