Following their ODI World Cup campaign, Team India is preparing for a formidable challenge to establish themselves as the world’s best T20 team. The impending tour against the seasoned South African team promises a grueling test, especially on their home turf, making the prospect of defeating them even more enticing.
Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the series, has released an enthralling campaign film for India’s tour of South Africa, which begins on December 10, 2023. The series comprises three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches, culminating on January 7, 2024.
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In the Star Sports promo-video, Indian batting maestro KL Rahul acknowledges that while the Proteas pose a formidable challenge, conquering them on their own turf would be an exhilarating feat. The campaign film’s tagline, ‘Mushkil Hai. Mazza Aaega’ (It’s Tough. It’ll Be Fun), perfectly encapsulates the significance of the series and the unprecedented challenge that lies ahead.
It’s going to be a tough challenge… but it’s only fun if it’s tough, right?
We’re here to take on the South African challenge and win!
Tune-in to #SAvIND 1st T20 on @StarSportsIndia
SUN, Dec 10, 6:30 PM onwards | Star Sports Network#Cricket #ad pic.twitter.com/HDmHCMmQLp— K L Rahul (@klrahul) November 30, 2023
Reacting to the Star Sports promo-video featuring KL Rahul, South African cricketers Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj, and Tabraiz Shamsi engaged in some friendly banter on their social media handles ahead of the crucial series.
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Rassie van der Dussen extended a warm welcome, saying, “Extending a warm welcome to the boys in blue to come face the heat in our backyard!”
Extending a warm welcome to the boys in blue to come face the heat in our backyard!
Tune in to the 1st #SAvsInd T20I on 10 December, it’s going to be a cracker🔥 https://t.co/v3BppvxLTa
— Rassie van der Dussen (@Rassie72) November 30, 2023
Aiden Markram, in an Instagram story, expressed anticipation for the upcoming series, stating, “We are looking forward to this series – it’s going to be a good one.”
Keshav Maharaj playfully engaged in banter on his Instagram story, remarking, “Mushkilein toh hum paida karenge, aur maze bhi hum lenge” (We’ll create challenges, and we’ll enjoy them too).
Tabraiz Shamsi, on his X profile, commented, “Mushkil toh hai hi, aur hum koshish karenge ki aapke batters ko maza bhi na aaye” (It’s already a challenge, and we’ll try to make sure your batters don’t have fun).
Mushkil toh hai hi, aur hum koshish karenge ki aapke batters ko maza bhi na aaye 👟📞
Tune-in to the 1st KFC #SAvIND T20I#ad https://t.co/QBikyoXIkl
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) November 30, 2023
The exchange of lighthearted banter between the Indian and South African players sets the stage for an exciting and competitive series, with both teams eager to prove their mettle on the cricket field.
