The South Africa- India Test series will begin on December 26th with the first Test to be played in Centurion. The remainder of the two Tests will take place in Johannesburg from January 3rd and in Cape Town from January 11 onwards.
However, the second Test match in Johannesburg which begins on January 3rd will mark the 30-year anniversary of the first time Proteas played a Test match at the iconic stadium post-apartheid isolation against India in 1992.
Test number 1201, took place from November 26-30, 1992 at the Wanderers Stadium when the Indian cricket team toured SA for four Tests and seven ODIs from October 29, 1992 - January 6, 1993.
"Part of the 30-year anniversary of the cricketing ties between India and South Africa includes the celebration and recognition of the most iconic moments and individuals in the 30-year history of the stadium," stated an official Cricket South Africa (CSA) release.
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South Africa remained isolated from world cricket and sports from 1970-1991 and made their return to the cricketing field when India invited them for a three-match ODI series. In 1992, South Africa also played their first Test match post-apartheid in West Indies, while reaching the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup that year as well.
However, their first Test match at home came against India in 1992, and in celebrations, the stadium will unveil the top 100-players Hall of Fame (domestic, foreign, women, and men) who have graced the iconic wicket post the ICC unbanning.
Walk of Fame will also be unveiled- these are the Kings, Queens, Dignitaries, and iconic entertainment legends. Iconic moments will also be recognized - 2003 Cricket World Cup, 2009 IPL, FIFA 2010 Goodwill match, 2015 Greatest ODI ever, and more.
(ANI inputs)
