New Delhi: The first Test of the three-Test series between India and South Africa is currently being played at Centurion. Team India's Test team captain Virat Kohli attained yet another milestone on Sunday after surpassing former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin.
Virat has has now won the most tosses for India in Test cricket as captain. He won the 30th toss in his 68th Test match as captain.
Virat had won 29 tosses before India vs South Africa Boxing Day Test. Of these, India won 23 Test matches. Mohammad Azharuddin had won 29 tosses while captaining team India in 47 Tests. Now, he has slipped to the second position in this list.
Two-time World Cup winning skipper MS Dhoni is at number three in this list. The CSK skipper has won 26 tosses while captaining India in 60 Tests.
"We will bat first. Runs on the board playing away home has been our strength. The pitch tends to quicken up here on Day 2-3," said captain Kohli after inviting hosts to bowl first.
“Our success away from home started from the series we played here last time. Very challenging place to play. South African unit is always strong and they know the conditions. The prep has been wonderful. Quite lucky to get the centre-wicket for practice,” Kohli added.
India has selected five batsmen for Ind vs SA 1st Test. Ajinkya Rahane has been included in the playing XI with preference over Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari.
Ishant Sharma has also been benched as Mohammad Siraj replaces him in playing XI. Team India has picked 4 fast bowlers for opening Test and Ashwin is playing as the only spin option.