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India's tour of South Africa took an unexpected turn in the second Test match in Cape Town. South Africa's batters were dismissed for a mere 55 runs in their first innings, thanks to an exceptional bowling performance by Team India. Mohammed Siraj was the star of the show, taking six wickets for just 15 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar also contributed with two wickets each [adf9900d].
This low total by South Africa is their lowest in Test cricket since their readmission. It was a remarkable display of bowling by the Indian team, and fans took to social media to celebrate the achievement. Hilarious memes flooded the internet, with fans jokingly referring to the 'remote wali ball' that seemed to be causing trouble for the South African batters [adf9900d].
The Indian bowlers exploited the conditions in Cape Town and made full use of the seam movement on offer. They consistently troubled the South African batsmen and never let them settle. Siraj, in particular, was outstanding with his accuracy and ability to generate movement off the pitch [adf9900d].
With such a commanding performance in the first innings, Team India has gained a significant advantage in the match. They will now look to build a substantial lead and put pressure on South Africa in their second innings. The match promises to be an exciting battle between bat and ball as both teams fight for victory [adf9900d].
KS Bharat, an Indian Test cricketer, is being trolled with memes for his poor performance at his home ground in Visakhapatnam. In his 7-Test career, Bharat has only managed to score 221 runs at an average of 20, with a highest score of 44. Despite facing tough opponents like Australia and England, Bharat has struggled to make an impact on good surfaces. His struggles against the inexperienced English spinners in the current series have raised concerns. Bharat's poor performance in the second Test against England in Vizag could potentially be his last appearance in the Test team. He may be replaced by Dhruv Jurel or Ishan Kishan in the next Test. Bharat's disappointing performance at his home ground has led to his trolling on social media with funny memes [8cd44cb6].
On Day 2 of the third Test match between India and England, England finished at 207/2 at stumps, trailing India by 238 runs. Ben Duckett scored a blistering century, putting England in the lead. Joe Root is unbeaten on the crease with Duckett. Ravichandran Ashwin reached the milestone of 500 Test wickets by dismissing Zak Crawley. Ollie Pope also contributed with a partnership of 93 runs. Mohammed Siraj took his first wicket of the series by dismissing Pope. India finished their first innings with a score of 445. The match is turning into an exciting Test cricket match.
Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn from the ongoing Rajkot Test due to a family health emergency. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a statement requesting respect for Ashwin's privacy. However, Board Vice President Rajeev Shukla disclosed on social media that Ashwin had to leave Rajkot to be with his ill mother. Ashwin's absence will be a setback for the Indian team, as he is known for his breakthroughs and pivotal role in the team. The match is currently in Day 3, and England's Ben Duckett is leading a strong batting display. Joe Root is also aiming to bolster England's position in the match [0b883ce7].
In the ongoing Vitality T20 Blast, Durham defeated Lancashire by 2 runs. Graham Clark and David Bedingham's partnership of 109 runs helped Durham amass a total of 218 runs, their highest against Lancashire in T20s. Paul Coughlin's stunning reflex catch during the match grabbed attention as he clung onto the ball while falling to the ground. Despite the loss, Lancashire remains on top of the Vitality T20 Blast leaderboard with 10 points from 7 games [04e65d18].
Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter has passed away at the age of 77. Procter played seven Test matches, all against Australia, taking 41 wickets at an average of 15.02. He was known for his chest-on action and releasing the ball early in his delivery stride. South Africa won all seven Test matches during his career. Procter was also a powerful batsman and made key runs in a 4-0 whitewash of Australia in 1969/1970. He served as South Africa's coach upon their readmission to international cricket and oversaw their 1992 Cricket World Cup campaign. Procter later became an ICC match referee from 2002 to 2008 [bb5c9a0a].
Former Somerset cricketer Keith Jennings passed away at the age of 70. Keith was born on October 5, 1953, and played cricket for his local club team at Milverton. He was a right-handed lower-order batter and right-arm medium pace bowler. Keith made his Second XI debut for the county in 1971 and his first-class and List A debuts came in 1975. He was a regular member of Somerset's one-day team and played a crucial role in the team's success in winning five one-day trophies. Keith took 40 first-class wickets in 1978, the most he achieved in a season, and was awarded his county cap. He played his final match for Somerset in 1981 and returned to the family business in Milverton. During his Somerset career, Keith played in 68 first-class matches and 88 List A matches, taking a total of 96 and 104 wickets respectively [f38fef37].
South Africa's cricket team has reached the semi-finals of the World Cup, remaining unbeaten in seven matches. There is hope that they can break their World Cup duck this year. The team has had close matches throughout the competition. One defeat would have eliminated them, while England had already qualified despite two defeats and a washout. The article discusses the performance of the South African team and the leadership of Aiden Markram. The author questions whether the team is battle-hardened or if they have expended too much energy to go further in the tournament [cb5265df].
Frank Duckworth, one of the co-inventors of cricket's Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, passed away at the age of 84 on June 21 in England. The DLS method, co-devised by Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis, was introduced in international cricket in 1997 and officially adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2001. It revolutionized how rain-affected matches are determined by setting fair targets in truncated games. The method gained further refinement in 2014 by Australian statistician Steven Stern, leading to its current iteration, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Frank Duckworth's innovation replaced the previously criticized rain rule, which caused controversy in the 1992 ODI World Cup semifinal between South Africa and England. Both Duckworth and Lewis were awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2010 for their services to cricket and mathematics [b68747de].
England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson has confirmed his retirement from Test cricket ahead of his final match at Lord's against West Indies. Anderson, who will turn 42 soon, expressed excitement for the future as a fast bowling mentor for England's red-ball side. While he is yet to decide whether he will continue playing for Lancashire, Anderson already has an end named after him at Emirates Old Trafford [01ae59fe].