After the World Cup 2023 is over, focus turns to bilateral series, with India’s two-match away Test series against South Africa being the major one. The first Test match is slated to begin at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 26, 2023, also known as “Boxing Day.”
India needs to win this series in order to get to their third consecutive World Tennis Championship final. They have won both of the Test matches in the West Indies handily, kicking off this cycle with a bang. The South African series, nevertheless, would be a difficult test because India has never prevailed in the rainbow nation.
Additionally, experienced Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are probably going to be concentrating more on Test cricket following the heartbreaking World Cup final. Their availability for the white-ball leg of the competition remains uncertain, and in addition to Rohit and Virat, other players such as Ravi Ashwin, Jadeja, and Shami may also be unavailable. However, they might all play for India A, which will offer them enough of experience and time to get used to the fast-paced, bounce-filled conditions of South Africa.