David Warner

Mohammed Siraj's impressive bowling set the tone, and Kuldeep Yadav's career-best T20I figures of 5/17, achieved on his birthday, contributed to South Africa's downfall. With only three players reaching double figures, South Africa was bowled out for 95, falling short by 106 runs. The series ended 1-1, with the first match abandoned due to rain, and South Africa winning the second.

Ngidi, 27, has been released from the squad due to the injury and will undergo rehabilitation with the Momentum Multiply Titans under the guidance of the Proteas medical team.

Ponting expressed his intent, stating, "I feel the need to step in between these two at some point... Instead of letting this play out in the media, I believe I should bring them together and facilitate a discussion.

Bishnoi's remarkable journey began at the ICC Men's Under 19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa in 2020, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets. With a total of 34 wickets from 21 T20I matches at an average of 17.38, a strike rate of 14.5, and an economy rate of 7.14, Bishnoi has left an indelible mark on the cricketing world.

Reflecting on India's journey in the ODI World Cup, where they reached the final but fell short against Australia, Kaif emphasizes Rohit's crucial role as a leader, especially in the absence of Hardik Pandya.

Nehra acknowledges Rinku's potential but also points out the competition for the finisher's spot in the playing eleven, with other contenders like Jitesh Sharma and Tilak Varma. He emphasizes the need to consider the positions of players like Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya in the squad.

In his column for 'The West Australian,' Johnson expressed his dissatisfaction with Warner's farewell, particularly given the player's lack of ownership of the ball-tampering scandal that led to a 12-month ban.

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli requested a break from the white-ball leg of the tour, opting to participate solely in the two Tests scheduled from December 26-30 at Centurion and from January 3-7, 2024, at Cape Town.

Warner had earlier considered retiring after the third Test against Pakistan in January 2024, aiming for a farewell match at the SCG.

This setback prompted Stokes, aged 32, to participate solely as a specialist batter in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup held in India, where he returned from his retirement from the format.