Новости за 02.01.2024

India's Test squad has been questioned by former captain, who believes Team India is  'over-rated' in the longest format

The fast bowler from South Africa has been on the top for 7 years and completely ruled the ICC rankings

As Team India looks to level the series against South Africa in the second Test starting on Wednesday, captain Rohit Sharma faces crucial decisions to rejuvenate the team's prospects. After a disappointing defeat at Centurion, Sharma needs to carefully choose his bowling options and address the batting vulnerabilities exposed by the South African pace attack.

The whole schedule of the Indian cricket team's tours and series for 2024 is shown below, along with the dates and locations of the matches for both the men's and women's teams.

Pat Cummins raises concern over the future of Test Cricket as the viewership for the same been decreasing

Over the past ten years, the red-ball format has suffered a decline in interest at stadiums and viewership due to the T20s' increasing global appeal. Yet, Perth and Melbourne's packed crowds have witnessed Australia's current series against Pakistan.

The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series when India conceded 408 runs in the second innings and lost by an innings and 32 runs

Australia’s opening batter, David Warner, reflected on his cricketing journey, singling out Dale Steyn as the toughest bowler he has ever faced. Warner, who is set to retire from Test cricket after the upcoming match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), on January 3, recalled a challenging face-off with the Proteas legend at WACA, Perth.

Pakistan team director Mohammed Hafeez missed his flight from Melbourne to Sydney

Jonathan Trott, a former batter for England whose first 18-month stint ended in 2023, will be in charge of the team through 2024

Australia defeated India in the final of the Cricket World Cup 2023, shattering Virat Kohli's hopes of winning a second ODI World Cup

David Warner mentioned that his backpack, contained a Baggy Green Australia Test cap, which has now gone missing

The second Test is scheduled to start in Cape Town on January 3, India will be looking forward to bounce back stronger from the brutal defeat against SA in the last Test