Highlights

  • Rohit Sharma will lead Team India in this Test series
  • The first Test match will be played in SuperSport Park, Centurion.

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Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal shine during Indian intra-squad game played behind closed doors

Shubman Gill was at his silken best during the Indian team's intra-squad training game here at the Tuks Oval on Thursday even though there wasn't an opportunity to get a glimpse of that enchanting sight.

Coming in at No. 3, Gill helped himself to a hundred on the second day of the three-day match, playing all the bowlers with consummate ease, adding a dash of confidence in him ahead of the two-match Test series against South Africa beginning on December 26.

The Tuks Oval in Pretoria has been kept out of bounds for media even as the Indian team went ahead with their match simulation ahead of the Boxing Day Test.

The venue is around a 45-minute drive from the Supersport Park in Centurion where the first Test will be held.

Rahul Dravid's cautious approach ahead of 1st Test

Trying to keep their cards close to the chest, head coach Rahul Dravid and team management didn't want the match to be watched by outsiders as it could give a clearer idea about their strategy to be deployed against the Proteas.

Closed-door training is a common feature among the world's football teams (club and country) where media is only allowed to watch warm-ups and then asked to leave when coaches come to tactical training.

But the Indian cricket team over the years, has at times, uses the 'Closed Door' policy to keep media at bay for the entire duration.

Apart from Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal also got himself a half-century before being retired out to give others a chance to bat.

Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad's finger injury could warrant a few more days of rest and the Maharashtra right-hander might not be in contention to be selected for the first Test.

Gaikwad had hurt his ring finger during the second ODI and wasn't selected for the third match against SA on Thursday.

However, Gaikwad not being considered for selection will not be a big deal as far as Test matches are concerned since all slots in the batting order are filled as of now.

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