Short and sweet!

South Africa’s long-serving and retiring captain Dean Elgar labelled the pitch as ‘challenging’, highlighting its unpredictable nature

India's Virat Kohli (L) watches the digital screen while they make a decision about his dismissal during the second day of the second cricket Test match. Pic/AFP

Each time a Test match culminates in a conclusion within the remarkably short timeframe of three days, or God forbid two, a familiar sequence is maintained. Some enjoy the spectacle regardless of its span, others find ways to whinge. The blame is oftentimes squarely placed on the pitch conditions, whether seaming or spinning.

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