Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium set to host first ever Test with India facing SA from Nov 22-26
The decision was taken at the apex council meeting of the BCCI held in Kolkata on Saturday.
The decision was taken at the apex council meeting of the BCCI held in Kolkata on Saturday.
India beat South Africa by seven runs in the final match of ICC T20 Men's World Cup 2024.
IND vs SA, World Cup 2023: It was a packed-house in Kolkata as India posted a big 326-run total on board, thanks to Virat Kohli's record equaling 49th ton and Shreyas Iyer's 77 off 87 balls.
It was a special innings from Kohli as it also came on the occasion of his 35th birthday. Kohli scored 101 off 121 balls and he took 277 innings to reach the milestone.
While both teams still have one round left to play, the face-off between India and the Proteas is already gearing momentum as India with their all-round package and South Africa.
The former South Africa wicketkeeper added the team has medical staff in place who are keeping a close eye on the developments and are recommending players.
Boucher feels that former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis would help the team with his experience in Indian conditions.
CSA said that it has engaged in a formal risk assessment process ahead of the series.
Meanwhile, George Linde has received his maiden call-up into the Proteas' ODI team ahead of their short outbound tour to India.
On this day 10 years back, Tendulkar played an unbeaten knock of 200 against South Africa at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior.