Shahbaz Nadeem cancels return to Kolkata with ailing wife amid COVID-19 crisis
Kolkata and Howrah have been designated as COVID-19 "red zones."
Kolkata and Howrah have been designated as COVID-19 "red zones."
Batting first, India B managed to score 283/7, courtesy a brilliant knock from out of favour Indian batsman Kedar Jadhav (86) and fighting innings from teenage sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal (54). Later, a disciplined bowling effort saw them win the match by 51 runs.
At the top of the Test rankings, India also lead the World Test championship with 240 points in their kitty after winning their five Tests in the competition till now.
Drafted into the squad for the final Test between India and South Africa, Shahbaz Nadeem made his Test debut in one of the most uncertain manners.
Speaking after the close of the third day's play, Nadeem said that while he was a bit nervous at the beginning, the nerves settled down as the game progressed.
Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem was included in the squad for the final Test between India and South Africa as the replacement for Kuldeep Yadav.
Jharkhand left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem makes debut in international cricket with his maiden Test cap.
30-year-old Nadeem holds the experience of 110 First-class matches with 424 wickets to his name, whereas in 106 List A matches, the bowler has claimed 145 wickets.
Chasing a meagre 48-run target on the fourth and final day, the hosts went through some hiccups and lost three wickets. However, opener Ricky Bhui's unbeaten 20 runs were enough to help India cross the line.
Ashwin has a niggling issue and the BCCI Medical Team has advised him a week's rest, the (BCCI) said in a statement.
