Rohit poses with fans upon returning to India after historic Test win in Cape Town

Listen to Story India captain Rohit Sharma was greeted with enthusiasm and admiration upon his return to Mumbai following a historic Test win over South Africa in Cape Town. at the Newlands Stadium and the tourists also managed to level the series 1 1. The second Test match, which concluded in a mere two days, became the shortest ever Test match played, a record in itself.

After the rapid conclusion of the Test, Rohit wasted no time and promptly returned to India. The Indian skipper was seen engaging with fans and taking photos upon his arrival in Mumbai. "It'll be one of our best Test match victories. Having not won here in Cape Town [before], obviously, this puts it right up there with all the victories that we've had.

It's very hard to compare the Test matches that you play because every Test match has its own importance and own relevance," Rohit said after the Cape Town Test win. Notably, Shreyas Iyer sealed the win for India with a boundary, but it was Mohammed Siraj's exceptional six wicket haul in the first innings that truly dismantled the South African batting lineup, leading to their lowest total since re admission into international cricket.

Jasprit Bumrah also picked up a six wicket haul to become only the second Indian bowler to pick three five wicket hauls in South Africa. Despite a momentary collapse where India's last six wickets fell without adding a single run to the scoreboard, the team's overall dominance was undeniable..