Virat Kohli scored a fine half-century but failed to kick on as India lost the opening ODI against South Africa by 31 runs at Boland Park in Paarl.

Former South Africa pacer Allan Donald lavished praise on a bowler from Team India and pointed out his "sublime skills".

SA vs IND: Former South Africa pacer Allan Donald cited a comment by Virat Kohli in 2018 while crediting the Indian team for its improved away form in Tests.

South Africa vs India: Former pacer Makhaya Ntini doesn't see India winning their maiden Test series in South Africa while the great Allan Donald feels the Proteas' inexperienced batting will be tested by Jasprit Bumrah and company.

Kagiso Rabada achieved the feat on Day three of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Sourav Ganguly is celebrating his 48th birthday on Wednesday and the cricket world is on a roll wishing him.

Sachin Tendulkar became the sixth cricketer from India after Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid to be inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame.

Joining Sachin Tendulkar and Allan Donald in the Hall of Fame was two-time World Cup-winning Australian woman cricketer Cathryn Fitzpatrick.

Virat Kohli is eyeing a Test series victory over Australia, which starts December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.

Speaking after the innings and 272-run win, Ravichandran Ashwin slammed the 'SG Ball' that was used during the 1st Test.