IND vs SA Test: It's been quite a long rope for young Indian wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan, however, he hasn't got a long run in the team and only got limited opportunities in the ongoing year when some of the regular players become unavailable. Things have been pretty messed up for Ishan as far as his position in the Indian side is concerned and the cricketer has subsequently taken a break from cricket.



Ishan Kishan, who was once considered a worthy contender to assume a wicketkeeping role in the Indian side, was constantly benched since the start of 2023. The glovesman only got opportunities to feature in the playing11 during the absence of some or the other regular players.



The Southpaw got opportunities in the first two games of the ODI World Cup 2023 but was later benched for the remainder of the event after Shubman Gill became available for selection. 



He featured in the first three matches of the IND vs AUS home T20I series, in which he scored two fifties, but the batter had to warm benches for the last two games of the series. He was available for the recently concluded India vs South Africa T20I series, but a far young Jitesh Sharma was picked by the management ahead of him.



Ishan Kishan has been a part of every Indian squad since the start of the year, however, he only got a handful of opportunities to showcase his prowesses, which ultimately pushed him to take a break from the upcoming India vs South Africa Test series.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA Test: Ishan Kishan Released from the Squad</h2>



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The Jharkhand batter, who was a part of India's intra-day and test squad for the upcoming two-game test series against the Proteas, requested the management to release him from the squad, a couple of days ago.



Following the request, the All India Senior Selection Committee allowed Kishan to withdraw from the South Africa series, and subsequently named wicketkeeper batter KS Bharat as his replacement for the tour.



?Ishan Kishan has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons. The wicketkeeper has subsequently been withdrawn from the Test squad. The men?s selection committee has named KS Bharat as a replacement,? BCCI secretary Jay Shah had stated in its press release.



However, sources in the know of the development confirmed that Ishan Kishan was having mental breakdowns and thus requested the board for a break.



?He informed the team management that he is having mental fatigue and wants a break from cricket for some time. Everyone agreed to it,? as per a report published in the Indian Express.



Team India is scheduled to take on South Africa for the two-game test series, starting December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurian. The two teams will then head to Cape Town for the second test of the series.



Below is the complete schedule for the IND vs SA test series:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Match</td><td>Day</td><td>Date</td><td>Time</td><td>Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>1st Test</td><td>Tuesday-Saturday</td><td>Dec 26-30, 2023</td><td>1:30 PM</td><td>SuperSport Park, Centurian</td></tr><tr><td>2nd Test</td><td>Wednesday-Sunday</td><td>Jan 03-07, 2024</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Newlands, Cape Town</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA Test Schedule.</figcaption></figure>



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IND vs SA Test: Ishan Kishan opts out of India vs South Africa Tests citing "mental fatigue"

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IND vs SA: Former South African captain Dean Elgar is set to draw curtains to his 11-year-long international cricket at the culmination of the upcoming India vs South Africa two-game test series at home. The two-game test series between India and South Africa starts on Tuesday in Centurian.



Dean Elgar will play the penultimate test of his career at his home ground - at the SuperSport Park in Centurian, starting December 26 - but his last dance will come in Cape Town in the New Year Test.



His 11-year-long career saw several ups and downs, especially in the shortest formats of the game, but it was his test career that kept him rolling all through. His ODI game, may not necessarily be one of the best, but when it comes to the traditional format, Elgar is one of the highly skilled players South African cricket produced.



In the 84-test so far, Elgar has mustered 5146 runs at an average of 37.3. The left-handed batter notched up 23 half-centuries and 13 centuries during his stay in the middle in the longest format of the game.



To highlight his memorable outings, Elgar scored 199 runs against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom in 2017?- his highest score in the test format. His career also highlights a fantastic 160-run knock against India in Vishakhapatnam against the likes of R Ashwin and Jadeja.



The batter was instrumental in taking South Africa to a 3-1 victory against Australia back in 2018 in their own backyard. 



Elgar was awarded test captaincy by Cricket South Africa (CSA) back in 2021 and under his eyes the Proteas went on to own several accolades. They finished third in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle and defeated India by 2-1 in the home test series.



Reflecting on his memorable career, Elgar said it was his dream to play the game of cricket, but having to do it for 12 years for his country is nothing less than the wildest dream. 



?Playing the game of cricket has always been a dream of mine but having the opportunity to represent your country is the ultimate," Elgar said in his statement. "Having had the privilege to do it for 12 years internationally is simply beyond my wildest dreams. It has been an incredible journey that I have been fortunate enough to have.



"As they say, ?all good things come to an end?, and the Indian home series will be my last, as I have made the decision to retire from our beautiful game. A game that has given me so much. The Cape Town Test will be my last. My favourite stadium in the world. A place I scored my first Test run against New Zealand and hopefully my last too."



The India vs South Africa 2 matches test series begins in Centurian on December 26, the two teams will then advance to Cape Town for the second test of the series, starting January 3.



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IND vs SA: South African Dean Elgar to retire from international cricket after India vs South Africa Test

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Nandre Burger, a name each Indian will remember for a while. His remarkable four-fer kept India waiting for a series victory in South Africa in the debut match. South Africa beat India in the first test by an innings and 32 runs and Nandre Burger contributed by removing KL Rahul twice, Yashasvi Jaiswal twice, and a crucial wicket of Shubman Gill.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Jump to:</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#nandre-burger-bio">Nandre Burger: Bio</a></li><li class=""><a href="#nandre-burger-domestic-career">Nandre Burger Domestic Career</a></li><li class=""><a href="#nandre-burger-international-career">Nandre Burger International Career</a></li><li class=""><a href="#nandre-burger-stats">Nandre Burger Stats</a></li></ul></nav></div>



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India are on a tour of South Africa. A country, where India have not won a single test series in their history. India have played eight test series and lost seven of those with one ending in a draw. There were high hopes for this tour that India could break off the jinx but it was not meant to happen and India lost the first test of the two-match test series.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="nandre-burger-bio">Nandre Burger: Bio</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date of birth</td><td>11 August 1995</td></tr><tr><td>Age</td><td>28</td></tr><tr><td>Place of Birth</td><td><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krugersdorp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Krugersdorp</a>, Gauteng, South Africa</td></tr><tr><td>Jersey Number</td><td>71</td></tr><tr><td>Preferred Hand</td><td>Left Handed Batsman</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style</td><td>Left arm Fast</td></tr><tr><td>Role</td><td>Bowling Allrounfer</td></tr><tr><td>Height</td><td>1.88m(6?2 foot)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="nandre-burger-domestic-career">Nandre Burger Domestic Career</h2>



Born in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, a city in South Africa, Burger is a left-arm fast bowler playing for South Africa. He started his cricketing career at the age of 19 when he made his first-class debut. 



He made his first-class debut for Gauteng in the 2015?16 Sunfoil 3-Day Cup in 2016. He straight-away made his List A debut for Gauteng in the 2016?17 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge in 2017. 



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He looked a promising youngster with the ball as he was the leading wicket-taker in the 2017?18 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge tournament for Gauteng, with 19 dismissals in seven matches. Soon, he was named in the Cricket South Africa Emerging Squad.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="nandre-burger-international-career">Nandre Burger International Career</h2>



Nandre Burger was named in the South Africa Squad for the series against Pakistan in early 2023 but he didn't get a chance. He made his international debut in all three formats?T20I, ODI, and Test?within 13 days against India in December 2023



Nandre Berger just made his first appearance in T20I cricket in the T20 series against India. Nandre Berger took one wicket with an economy of 9.75 and an average of 39 in one T20 game thus far. He also made his ODI debut against India, dismissing 5 batters with an economy of 5.23 and an average of 25.8 in three ODI matches.



But the best of his debut will be, of course, the test debut. Nandre Berger made his Test debut in Centurion against India. After bowling 16 overs in the first innings and capturing 3 wickets in the second, Nandre Berger wreaked havoc on India by grabbing 4 wickets in only 10 overs in the second innings. Against this bowler, Indian batters scored 83 runs.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="nandre-burger-stats">Nandre Burger Stats</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>N. Burger</td><td>Test?</td><td>ODI</td><td>T20I</td><td>T20s</td></tr><tr><td>Matches</td><td>01</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>44</td></tr><tr><td>Wickets</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>52</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Average</td><td>11.86</td><td>25.80</td><td>39.00</td><td>21.42</td></tr><tr><td>Economy Rate</td><td>3.23</td><td>5.22</td><td>9.75</td><td>7.40</td></tr><tr><td>5W/10W</td><td>0/0</td><td>0/0</td><td>0/0</td><td>0/0</td></tr><tr><td>Best Bowling</td><td>4/33</td><td>3/30</td><td>1/39</td><td>3/11</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



He is signed by Rajasthan Royal in the IPL 2024 Auction



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Who is Nandre Burger? Check Out Nandre Burger's Profile, Full Stats and Record Details

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The South Africa vs Pakistan Test series continues with the second match at Newlands, Cape Town from January 3–7, 2025. If you want to watch the match, here’s where you can catch all the action.
<h4>Match Details</h4>
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<li>Dates: January 3–7, 2025</li>
<li>Venue: Newlands, Cape Town</li>
<li>Start Time: 2:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)</li>
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<h2>Where to Watch the Match in India</h2>
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On TV: You can watch the match live on Sports18 SD/HD channels.
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Online Streaming: The match will also be available for live streaming on JioCinema, which you can access through the app or website.
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<h4>South Africa's Big News</h4>
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South Africa's Big Win: South Africa has already qualified for the World Test Championship final after winning the first Test. The team is in great form, making this second Test even more exciting.
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Pakistan’s Fight: Pakistan will be looking to make a comeback, which should make for a thrilling match.
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<h4>Live Score Updates</h4>
If you can't watch the match live, you can follow the scores on:
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<li><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/" title="CRICKBUZZ " target="_blank" rel="noopener">CRICKBUZZ</a> for real-time updates.</li>
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<h3>South africa national cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team Results for this series: </h3>
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<li>1st T20I (Dec 10, 2024) - Durban: South Africa won by 11 runs, scoring 183/9, while Pakistan made 172/8.</li>
<li>2nd T20I (Dec 13, 2024) - Centurion: South Africa won by 7 wickets, chasing down Pakistan’s 206/5 with 210/3 in 19.3 overs.</li>
<li>3rd T20I (Dec 14, 2024) - Johannesburg: Match abandoned without a ball bowled.</li>
<li>1st ODI (Dec 17, 2024) - Paarl: Pakistan won by 3 wickets, chasing down South Africa’s 239/9 with 242/7.</li>
<li>2nd ODI (Dec 19, 2024) - Cape Town: Pakistan won by 81 runs, setting 329 and restricting South Africa to 248.</li>
<li>3rd ODI (Dec 22, 2024) - Johannesburg: Pakistan won by 36 runs (DLS method), scoring 308/9, while South Africa managed 271.</li>
<li>1st Test (Dec 26-29, 2024) - Centurion: South Africa won by 2 wickets, chasing down Pakistan’s 211 &amp; 237 with 301 &amp; 150/8.</li>
<li>2nd Test (Jan 3-7, 2025) - Cape Town: Day 1 - South Africa is batting with 316/4 in 80 overs.</li>
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Where to watch South Africa national cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team. Check the SA vs PAK 2024/25 - Schedule & Results so far!

Where to Watch South Africa vs Pakistan Cricket Match (January 2025)

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The IPL has witnessed explosive batting performances, with some players maintaining exceptional strike rates. Their fearless approach, power-hitting skills, and game-changing abilities make them invaluable assets in the fast-paced T20 format.

TOP 5 Players With Highest Strike Rate In IPL History

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Argentina vs Brazil Highlights : Argentina Crushes Brazil 4-1 in Dominant FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Showdown

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The 5th T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan is on March 26 at Sky Stadium, Wellington. New Zealand leads 3-1 after a dominant win in the 4th match, powered by Bracewell’s quickfire 46* and Duffy’s 4-wicket haul. The pitch favors batting first, with pacers getting more help. Weather is mostly clear with slight rain chances. Top Dream11 picks include Seifert, Allen, Bracewell, and Duffy, with Salman Ali Agha and Bracewell as captaincy options

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Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller. Skipper Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 powered PBKS to a massive total, while GT’s valiant chase fell short at 232.

Shreyas Iyer's Winning Start for Punjab Kings! Check Updated IPL 2025 Points Table After GT vs PBKS, 5th Match

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NZ vs PAK: The fifth T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played on 26 March at Wellington’s Sky Stadium, which has hosted 22 T20Is—10 won batting first, 12 chasing. The average first-innings score is 153, but high totals like NZ’s 219/6 and successful chases like Australia’s 216 show it can be a batting-friendly ground. Key performers here include Martin Guptill (453 runs) and Ish Sodhi (17 wickets). With chasing slightly favored and spinners often influential, the match could hinge on whether Pakistan’s batters or New Zealand’s home advantage proves decisive.

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