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[Saba Sports News] The much-awaited Test series between India and South Africa commenced on Tuesday in Centurion.
South Africa opted to bowl first after winning the toss, throwing in a tough challenge to the Indian batters.
In what was Rohit Sharma’s first outing after the ODI World Cup 2023 final, he could not do much, falling prey to a short-pitch delivery. South Africa fast-bowler Kagiso Rabada invited the India captain for a pull on the short ball as he ended up handing a catch to the deep fine-leg fielder.
With this dismissal, Rabada, who has been Rohit’s perennial nemesis in international cricket, became the bowler to have dismissed to 36-year-old on a record 13 occasions.
Just below him in the list is New Zealand’s Tim Southee. The Kiwi pacer had got the better of Rohit 12 times in international cricket.
Angelo Mathews (10), Nathan Lyon (9) and Trent Boult are the other bowlers, who have troubled Rohit in international games.