Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday pin-pointed the lacunae in the shot selection of Indian batters that led to their massive defeat against South Africa on Thursday in the first Test.
Stalwart batter Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 2000 runs in seven different calendar years during India's crushing defeat to South Africa in the 1st Test on Thursday.
Dean Elgar called debutant Nandre Burger the "shining light" for South Africa cricket following Proteas victory by an innings and 32 runs against India in the 1st Test on Thursday.
After the game, Rohit didn't hold back to give his take on the game and said, "We were not good enough to win. Having been put into bat, KL batted well to get us that score but then we didn't exploit the conditions with the ball and then again didn't show up today with the bat. If we have to
Nandre Burger's sensational spell combined with South Africa's all-rounded performance secured a win by an innings and 32 runs for the Proteas against India in the first Test on Thursday at the SuperSport Park.
South Africa pacers Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Nandre Burger scalped one each to further add misery in the Indian camp in the first Test on Day 3 at the SuperSport Park.
Dean Elgar's blitzkrieg 185 combined with Marco Jansen's 72* helped South Africa gain a lead of 147 runs against India on Day 3 of the first Test on Thursday at the SuperSport Park.
At the time of Tea on Day 2, South Africa's score read 194/3 - trail by 51 runs - with Elgar 115 and David Bedingham 32 unbeaten at the crease. In the second session, India fought back as Jasprit Bumrah bagged two wickets.
Actor Athiya Shetty heaped praise on her cricketer-husband KL Rahul after he scored a century in the IND vs SA 1st Test match in Centurion on Wednesday.
Rain played spoilsport as the majority of the third session was ruled out on Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa on Tuesday at the SuperSport Park.
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma sustained an injury to his left hamstring while fielding against India in the second session of the first Test match in Centurion on Tuesday, according to ESPNcricinfo.