South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has revealed that Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has influenced his batting technique after an outstanding performance against Australia. Bavuma scored a career-best 179 in the second Test at Gqeberha, helping South Africa recover from a difficult position. His innings came after the hosts had slipped to 110 for six, leaving the team under considerable pressure. The skipper showed remarkable patience and control against Australia’s experienced bowling attack. His effort helped South Africa reach 425 for nine before
Australia could face a race against time to turn their strong position into victory in the opening Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban, with fading light continuing to disrupt play. Cloud cover and haze have forced the players to leave the field early on each day, resulting in around 45 overs being lost so far. If the conditions persist, the teams could have significantly fewer overs than scheduled to produce a result. Australia Hold 139-Run Lead at the End of Day
Australia have unveiled a formidable 16-player squad for their upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa. This crucial tour marks the first time the two sides will face off in the long format since their dramatic World Test Championship Final encounter at Lord’s, where South Africa clinched the title. With the two nations currently occupying the top two spots on the World Test Championship ladder, the series holds immense weight in shaping who qualifies for the next final. Heavyweight Fast Bowlers and Key





