India will kickstart the two-match Test series against South Africa with the first Test at Centurion from Tuesday onwards. For many seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, this will be their first international assignment following the loss to Australia in the World Cup fi
Suryakumar emphasised his desire for the team to maintain the "fearless" approach that gave them success in the home series, echoing what he said during the Australia series.
Ahead of India's tour of South Africa, 'Men in Blue' head coach Rahul Dravid asked his side to give a match-winning contribution in the upcoming series.
Skipper Rohit Sharma and stalwart batter are set to return to the field after World Cup heartbreak during India's tour of South Africa but only for the Test format.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the extension of contracts for Dravid and the support staff of Team India (Senior Men).
"The BCCI engaged in productive discussions with Rahul Dravid after the term of his contract ended following the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and unanimously agreed to further the tenure," BCCI said in an official statement.
Dravid replaced Ravi Shastri following a disappointing ICC T20 World Cup campaign in 2021, which saw India exit in the Super 12 stage. He was appointed for a two-year term, which ended with India's runners-up finish in the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup at home
Prasidh in a conversation on JioCinema's daily show '#AAKASHVANI', hosted by commentator and former cricketer Aakash Chopra, talked about his cricket idol and said, "It should be Sachin Tendulkar. He's the God of cricket. I began watching cricket because of him."
When asked if he would continue as coach until then, Dravid replied he hadn't considered his future because he was focused on the World Cup 2023 campaign.
Despite being the marquee event favourites, India were thrashed by Australia, who won their record-extending sixth 50-overs World Cup with a six-wicket triumph.