South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.
Captain Rohith Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply in both innings, said India would regroup and come back strongly despite having missed the chance to take the series.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the first Test against South Africa, Rohit stated that the loss was a tough one to digest.
"The decision taken by Mumbai Indians is for the benefit of their team," Gavaskar told Star Sports
Pandya replaces Rohit, who led Mumbai to five IPL titles
India captain Rohit Sharma has spoken out for the first time since his side suffered defeat in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Final against Australia.
On Sunday, the world of sport saw a re-enactment of sorts of the Maracanazo, albeit in a different sport.
India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said skipper Rohit Sharma batted superbly and "led the team fantastically well" despite losing the World Cup final to Australia by six wickets.
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team were "not good enough" after slumping to a six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.
Captain Rohith Sharma, who was dismissed cheaply in both innings, said India would regroup and come back strongly despite having missed the chance to take the series.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the first Test against South Africa, Rohit stated that the loss was a tough one to digest.
"The decision taken by Mumbai Indians is for the benefit of their team," Gavaskar told Star Sports
Pandya replaces Rohit, who led Mumbai to five IPL titles
India captain Rohit Sharma has spoken out for the first time since his side suffered defeat in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Final against Australia.
On Sunday, the world of sport saw a re-enactment of sorts of the Maracanazo, albeit in a different sport.
India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said skipper Rohit Sharma batted superbly and "led the team fantastically well" despite losing the World Cup final to Australia by six wickets.
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team were "not good enough" after slumping to a six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
India posted 240 runs after being sent into bat first