IND vs SA: Watch - Rohit Sharma Presents Dean Elgar Signed Jersey From Team India After Farewell Test

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma presented a signed jersey to South African skipper Dean Elgar after the end of the second Test in Cape Town. India won the Test match by seven wickets to level the Test series. This is the first time since 2010-11 that India have managed to level a Test series in South Africa.

India needed 79 runs to win in the second innings which they chased down in 12 overs losing three wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a quickfire 28 off 23 deliveries with six fours in the second innings, Rohit Sharma was unbeaten on 12 as Shreyas Iyer hit the winning runs with India requiring just four. Virat Kohli (12), and Shubman Gill (10) were dismissed cheaply.

Earlier in the game, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first in Cape Town. They were bowled out for 55, their lowest total against India on day 1 itself. India in response were bowled out for 153 also on day 1. South Africa by the end of the first day were 62/3 as 23 wickets fell on day 1.

Jasprit Bumrah took a six-fer in the second innings to bowl out the hosts for 176. Previously Mohammed Siraj took six wickets in the first innings for India. For South Africa Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi took three each.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Gifts Signed Jersey To Dean Elgar After His Test Retirement

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After the Test match during the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit Sharma presented a Team India jersey to Dean Elgar with the Indian teammates wishing Elgar his Test retirement. The southpaw retired as one of the best Test batters for his country and amongst the top scorers in the format. The Cape Town Test was the 86th of his career.

Rohit complimented Elar on an illustrious Test career, saying many good things about the South African skipper. Rohit described Egar as a gritty and gutsy batter difficult to dismiss.

“South Africa is a great team, they always challenges us, they are sch a good team. We can take a lot of pride from this performance. (On Elgar) Such an important player for SA, very gritty, we appreciate that. I’d like to wish him the best. Brilliant career, best wishes ahead” Rohit said on Elgar.

The South African skipper then looked back on his Test career speaking about the importance of his Baggy Green Cap. He along with Jasprit Bumrah were named the joint Man of the Series for their performances. Elgar spoke about his administration for the Indian pacers.

“Some really tough batting conditions throughout. It (3-Test series) would have been fantastic. You want to challenge yourself, Bumrah is world-class, he deserves this award. You want to push yourself to limits. Glad that I don’t have to face these guys again. Fond memories. We’ve come a long way. Very grateful to play against these guys. A lot of good memories, I received it (green cap) in 2012, I have missed only one series. It’s got a special place. Only leaves for duty, that’s done and dusted” Elgar added.

India are back as the number one-ranked team in the WTC 2023-35 cycle. The Cape Town win has taken them to the first position on the points table with a PCT point of 54.16. South Africa closely follow them on the second with 50.00 PCT points.

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