15-member South African Cricket Team lead by Captain Graeme Smith arrived in Nagpur today for a two-match test series and three one-dayers against India. The visitors will commence their short tour with a two-day warm-up game in Nagpur beginning February 2 against the Board President's XI led by Mumbai middle order batsman Rohit Sharma. The first test begins in Nagpur on February 6th while Kolkata will host the 2nd test from Feb 14th. This would be followed by three one-dayers in Jaipur (Feb 21), Kanpur (Feb 24) and Ahmedabad (Feb 27). Following the resignation of coach Mickey Arthur and sacking of selection panel headed by Mike Procter, former South African fast bowler Corrie van Zyl has taken over as the interim coach.
News On AIR | January 31, 2010 2:20 PM
South African cricket team arrives for two match series