Centurion 31 December : .Former South Africa All-rounder JP Duminy said that it is important to recognize that 2021 would be a landmark year for India in Test cricket.
KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Mayank Agarwal were also acknowledged for India’s win by 113 runs at SuperSport Park.The first innings of the opening partnership was 117. In Test cricket, India began 2021 in Sydney with a draw and then breached the Gabba fortress in order to claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.This was the second consecutive win for Australia.
India won Test victories in England at Lord’s Cricket Ground and The Oval, before the Manchester Test was delayed due to COVID-19 concerns.
India beat New Zealand (1-0), England (3-1), and ended the year in Centurion with their maiden Test victory.India’s only disappointment was the loss to New Zealand at Southampton in the World Test Championship.
We have to admit that it will be remembered as one of India’s greatest years in international cricket.
Their efforts have been exemplary, particularly in Test cricket.Although they are a strong unit in India, their efforts to adapt to changing conditions abroad have been remarkable.This is really paying off.Cricket.com quoted Duminy as saying that IPL has had an impact on the way players approach challenging situations.
Duminy spoke about Agarwal’s (60), and Rahul (123) partnership in the first innings.This was what ultimately proved to be the difference.
When you look at these circumstances, it is easy to see why Agarwal and Rahul chose to bat first.It was the best decision made at this venue.
The most remarkable showing was Agarwal’s and Rahul’s technical and discipline on Day 1.It is all due to India’s opening of this series.
Duminy also commended Rahul and Agarwal for their efforts in defending South Africa’s bowling attack that didn’t exploit the home conditions.
They were very confident, and you can’t bat first when there’s always something to play for on the day.But South Africa didn’t capitalize on that.Although it would be easy to blame the South African bowling team’s lack of discipline, I want to highlight the great performances of those two.
According to the 37-year old, Test cricket is a success because of the Karnataka pair’s friendship.
They did indeed attack with those poor deliveries as is to be expected from top-order batters.
However, it was impressive that you were able to rely on your solid defense in such difficult circumstances.Both are good friends, and form an excellent partnership.
Because Test cricket can be stressful, they encourage one another.
We are witnessing a lot of that from KL Rahul, particularly in the hunger for doing well overseas.Mayank Agarwal also benefits from this energy.”
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