{"id":4523,"date":"2023-12-27T17:16:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T17:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/?p=4523"},"modified":"2023-12-27T17:16:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T17:16:54","slug":"kl-rahul-replies-to-marco-jansens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/kl-rahul-replies-to-marco-jansens\/","title":{"rendered":"KL Rahul replies to Marco Jansen\u2019s fierce sledging with a calm smile \u2013 SA vs IND, 1st Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India scored 208\/8 on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KL Rahul came up with an epic reply to Marco Jansen&#8217;s sledging.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Test of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crickettimes.com\/series\/127809\/india-tour-of-south-africa-2023-24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India tour to South Africa<\/a>&nbsp;unfolded with a notable mix of cricketing brilliance and intense confrontations. Amidst India\u2019s challenging first innings, a moment that seized the limelight was the heated exchange between South African pacer&nbsp;<strong>Marco Jansen<\/strong>&nbsp;and Indian batter&nbsp;<strong>KL Rahul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening day witnessed a fierce battle not only between bat and ball but also in the verbal exchanges on the field. The heated moment added an extra layer of intensity to an already competitive match, showcasing the passionate spirit of the cricketing giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kl-rahuls-response-to-marco-jansens-sledging\">KL Rahul\u2019s response to Marco Jansen\u2019s sledging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scenario unfolded during the first innings when Jansen delivered a ball to Rahul, who skillfully played it back to the bowler. However, the Proteas pacer initiated a verbal exchange directed at the Indian wicket-keeper. Despite the intensity of Jansen\u2019s words, Rahul responded with a sheepish smile, maintaining a peaceful demeanor. Although Jansen appeared disinclined to engage in conversation, his fiery emotions were unmistakably evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/KL-Rahul-Kohli.webp\" alt=\"KL Rahul replies to Marco Jansen\u2019s fierce sledging with a calm smile \u2013 SA vs IND, 1st Test\" class=\"wp-image-4521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/KL-Rahul-Kohli.webp 925w, https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/KL-Rahul-Kohli-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/KL-Rahul-Kohli-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/KL-Rahul-Kohli-360x195.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/virat-kohli-comes-up-with-a-heartwarming-reaction\/\"><strong>WATCH: Overjoyed Virat Kohli comes up with a heartwarming reaction to KL Rahul\u2019s brilliant ton in Centurion Test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In stark contrast, Rahul maintained his characteristic composure and calmness on the field. The exact content of their exchange remains shrouded in mystery, supplementing an air of intrigue to the already intense battle on the cricket pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"here-is-the-video\">Here is the video:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mdTJlG2qOh\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/mdTJlG2qOh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sitaraman (@Sitaraman112971) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sitaraman112971\/status\/1739662527405916362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 26, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"indias-sloppy-run-with-the-willow\">India\u2019s sloppy run with the willow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having been invited to bat first, India grappled with the relentless onslaught of the hosts\u2019 bowling attack in the opening Test. The batting order experienced a collective slump, with standout performances coming from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crickettimes.com\/2023\/12\/watch-kagiso-rabadas-delusional-delivery-sends-virat-kohli-packing-sa-vs-ind-2023-24-1st-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virat Kohli<\/a>, who contributed a noteworthy 38 and Rahul, holding firm at an unbeaten 70 and emerging as the leading force for the visiting team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the day belonged to&nbsp;<strong>Kagiso Rabada<\/strong>, who showcased his bowling prowess by completing a five-wicket haul. Despite the challenges faced by the Indian team, they managed to post a total of 208\/8 on the scoreboard by the end of the first day, with Rahul\u2019s resilience providing a glimmer of hope in what proved to be a testing day for the Rohit Sharma-led side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first Test of&nbsp;India tour to South Africa&nbsp;unfolded with a notable mix of cricketing brilliance and intense confrontations. 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