“Bounce of the pitch was a significant factor”- Broadcaster gives explanation on Dean Elgar’s controversial DRS call
South African captain Dean Elgar survived a controversial LBW decision on Day 3 of the third Test in Cape Town.
South African captain Dean Elgar survived a controversial LBW decision on Day 3 of the third Test in Cape Town.
With the home side 111 runs away and India needing 8 wickets, the series decider is set for an epic finale on Friday.
While Kohli was undoubtedly frustrated with sequence of events on Day 3, he also did not shy away from taking a dig at broadcasters.
A huge controversial incident took place in 21st over of South Africa’s 4th innings which led to the whole drama.
The left-handed batsman stayed unbeaten on 100* off 139 balls.
On the first ball of the 60th over of India’s second innings, Pant threw everything at the ball from Duanne Olivier.
After scoring a gritty half-century to keep South Africa in the game, Petersen held on to an extremely tough chance.
Fans would definitely want to know what the Day 3 weather prediction says as all the passionate fans are hoping for a full day’s play and the better team to win at the end of the contest.
Travelling members of the side took to social media to share their pictures.
While everyone rued Kohli missing on a century yet again, the batter received a lot of praise as well for a great innings in tough conditions.
The 33-year-old made a few minor changes in his batting technique which certainly reaped rewards for him.
While one of the users stated that Kohli was very sure that Mayank was about to edge a delivery, another fan hilariously termed it as ‘black magic’.
Kohli said that this is not the first time that he is in the middle of a lean patch.
The series stands levelled and as it looks from the forecast, the first Day of the third Test is going to produce a cracker of a game.
Elgar scored an unbeaten 96 to lead South Africa to a famous win.
Shardul Thakur’s performance was the biggest highlight for India as he became the only Asian to take 7 wickets in an innings in South Africa.
The former Indian opener did not look too pleased with Rishabh Pant’s approach and called his attitude ‘stupidity’.
The umpire during South Africa’s innings jokingly calls out to Indian slip fielders for appealing too loudly in every second delivery.
Rassie van der Dussen’s dismissal became the talk of the town as replays had shown the ball grassing before landing into Rishabh Pant’s gloves.
But what does the weather forecast says for day 4? Will rain gods allow the play to take place?
Interestingly, KL Rahul had hinted that Kohli will be back in time for the third and last Test.
Post their departure in the second Test, social media was buzzing with numerous memes and posts.
Team India registered a thumping win in the first Test against South Africa with the help of KL Rahul’s 123 off 260 balls, and Md. Shami’s five-wicket haul in the first innings.
All the three results are possible in the match with weather likely to play a crucial role on final day.
The right-handed batsman was dismissed by Marco Jansen, while attempting to play a cover-drive.
India ended Day 3 at 16/1 in second innings, with a lead of 146 runs.
A fascinating first session could be on the cards on Day 3 with even the set batters having to restart after a day’s break and the Proteas bowlers pumped up and refreshed after no play on Day 2.
Fans who were hoping to absorb a good day of Test cricket from the comfort of their homes were thoroughly disappointed and took to social media to express their feelings.
SportsTiger has made an attempt to figure out the possible XI which could represent the country in a high-anticipated series opener.
The home advantage would be a huge factor for South Africa but even weather could play a part in the result of this match.
Dravid, while addressing the media in the pre-match press conference said that Virat’s experience as a Test cricketer and his performances overseas speaks volumes of his talent.
For India, a chance to conquer the final territory beckons but it won’t be easy especially with the form of some of their experienced batters on the decline and their backups not yet exposed to challenging conditions in the rainbow country.
KL Rahul will be Virat Kohli’s deputy for the Test series.
With South Africa remaining the only country where the Men in Blue have not won a Test series in history, Virat Kohli and his men will be eager to conquer the final territory and settle the debate, if any, over the best Test team in recent years.
In the absence of Nortje, there will now be a huge void in South Africa’s pace attack.
“From Mumbai to Jo’Burg! Capturing #TeamIndia’s journey to South Africa,” the BCCI captioned the video.
The 33-year-old revealed the exact sequence of events how he was told by the chief selector that he won’t be India’s ODI captain anymore.
Few BCCI officials have confirmed that Virat Kohli made no request for any break and he will be available for the ODI series.
Ever since the news of Test vice-captain Rohit being ruled out has been confirmed, there have been speculations regarding who could be asked to lead India in case regular-captain Virat Kohli is unavailable or has to leave the field for a few overs.
The ODI series will commence from January 19 in Paarl.
India’s tour of South Africa was earlier scheduled to be a three-format contest, however, the recent emergence of Omicron variant in South Africa forced the tour to be postponed by a week with the T20Is getting omitted.
With these developments, the India skipper Virat Kohli will have no choice but to field Ravichandran Ashwin as their specialist spinner – a bowler par excellence and a proven match.
The 4-match T20I series will be played later due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron.
The senior team are currently in the middle of a two-match Test series at home against New Zealand and are scheduled to depart for South Africa on December 8.
India and South Africa last played each other in September-October 2019, where they played three ODIs and three Tests.