Elite umpire Richard Kettleborough will officiate in the upcoming IND vs SA Test series. Kettleborough will be accompanied by Paul Reiffel in the IND vs SA 1st Test match. It must be mentioned that Richard Kettleborough was also the on-field umpire during team India’s recent loss at the World Cup final against Australia.
On the other hand, Ahsan Raza will replace Reiffel to be the second on-field official for the second Test match. The IND vs SA Test series will be played from December 26 to January 7, 2024.
India yet to win Test series in SA
Team India are yet to win a Test series in South Africa. The visitors came close under MS Dhoni’s leadership in 2010-11, but could not cross the finishing line as the third and deciding Test ended in a draw. The world number 1 Test side will be looking to make amends this time around.
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As stated above, the IND vs SA 1st Test match will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion from December 26 (Tuesday) onwards. Skipper Rohit Sharma will be looking to etch history after becoming the first ever Indian captain to win a Test series against the Proteas on their home turf.
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