India vs SA: Toss for test clash delayed due to wet patches on outfield
cricket team has been delayed due to wet patches on the outfield. It was scheduled to start at 1 pm.
The toss and start of the 1st Test between South Africa and India have been delayed due to wet patches on the outfield. Further inspection at 1: 30 pm," said BCCI through its social media account on 'X.'
Overcast conditions were already foreshadowing the arrival of rain at the time of the clash.
The battle between India and South Africa would be interesting for cricket enthusiasts after drawing the T20I series 1-1 and winning the ODI series 2-1, Men in Blue will be aiming to win their first-ever Test series in South Africa.
Cricket enthusiasts are looking forward this red-ball series owing to Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's comeback after India's heartbreaking campaign at the ICC World 2023.
In the pre-match press conference, Rohit said that Indian seamers have earned a lot of respect over the last five to seven years with their performances overseas and added that though Shami will be a big miss due to an injury, the team has confidence in bowlers who will fill up his shoes.
«Our seamers have earned that respect, because of how they perform in overseas conditions. For the last five to seven years, they have done well in Australia, England and South Africa.
Even in South Africa, we won the first Test last year but came close in the next two matches. They have pulled their weight in and given us what we expect from them.
Shami will be a big miss, his experience and what he has done for our team over the years. Someone will come to fill his place, it is not going to be easy, but we have a lot of confidence in whoever takes his place,» said Rohit.
Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat
