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Shubman Gill scored a century on the second day of the intra squad game
Yashaswi Jaiwal played a half-century innings
The first Test match between India and South Africa will be played from December 26
New Delhi. The first Test match of the 2-match series between India and South Africa will start on 26th December i.e. Boxing Day. Ahead of the Test series, young opener Shubman Gill has created a stir in the opposition camp by scoring an explosive century. Young left-handed opening batsman Yashshwi Jaiswal is also in great form. Jaiswal supported Gill very well and he also scored a half-century. Team India is playing a 3-day intra squad match before the Test series against South Africa. The match is being played behind closed doors. Media is also not allowed to cover this match.
Shubman Gill, who finished third on the second day of intra-squad play, scored a superb century on the second day of the three-day match. This practice match is being played at the Tux Oval ground in Pretoria. The venue is 45 minutes away from the SuperSport Park in Centurion, the host of the first Test.
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Head coach Dravid and team management imposed media ban
In an attempt to keep their strategy a secret, India head coach Rahul Dravid and the team management did not allow outsiders inside the ground. Football teams around the world practice behind closed doors with the media only allowed to watch warm-ups. After the coach arrives, they have to leave as soon as the actual practice begins.
Gaekwad’s finger injury is yet to fully heal
The Indian cricket team has long adopted a strategy of ‘practicing behind closed doors’ from time to time. Besides Gill, Yashaswi Jaiswal also scored a half century. He retired to give others a chance. Opener Ruturaj Gaekwad’s finger injury is yet to fully heal and he may not be available for selection in the first Test. Gaikwad suffered a finger injury during the second ODI and was unable to play the third ODI.
Team India is going to win the Test series in South Africa for the first time
On the current South Africa tour, the Indian cricket team led by Suryakumar Yadav drew the 3-match T20 series 1-1, while Team India won the 3-match ODI series 2-1 under the leadership of KL Rahul. The Indian team will play the Test series under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. India is yet to win a Test series in South Africa. In such a situation, India is going to win the Test series in South Africa for the first time.
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Tags: ind vs sa, India vs South Africa, Shubman Gill, Yashaswi Jaiswal
First published: December 22, 2023, 08:34 IST

