India's pursuit of a historic Test series win in South Africa stumbled with an innings defeat in the first match at Centurion.
Eyeing a comeback in the second Test at Cape Town on January 3, the team is determined to secure a draw, a rare feat on Test tours of South Africa.
Undeterred by the setback, Team India is in Cape Town intensively preparing for the match at Newlands, which begins on Wednesday. In a rigorous training session, players exhibited resilience, showcasing their determination to bounce back.
The BCCI released a video spotlighting all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's return, as the 35 year old focused on honing both batting and bowling skills to fortify the team's lineup.
Meanwhile, Coach Rahul Dravid and Bowling Mentor Paras Mhambrey worked closely with Prasidh Krishna, refining the fast bowler's skills after a challenging Test debut against South African batsmen, notably Dean Elgar.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fine-tuned his preparation for the series decider by practicing against the new ball, focusing on handling bounce and short-pitched deliveries. Dravid engaged in an extensive conversation with the 22 year old, aiming to improve his performance following scores of 17 and five in the first Test.
Captain Rohit Sharma also faced a substantial number of deliveries in the intense practice session, adding to the team's determined efforts for a turnaround in the series.
