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Marco Jansen and Kyle Verreynne of South Africa during day two of the second Test match between against India at Newlands Cricket Ground. 4 January 2024. (Photo: Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa. (Photo: Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)