Sat Nov 09 04:33:15 UTC 2024: ## Technical Glitch Mars India’s Anthem During T20I Against South Africa
**Durban, South Africa:** The first T20 International between India and South Africa was marred by a technical glitch that interrupted the playing of India’s national anthem before the match began. The anthem was cut off multiple times, leading to visible confusion among the Indian players and audible disapproval from the crowd.
Despite the technical hiccup, the Indian players showed remarkable composure and camaraderie, continuing to sing the anthem until its completion. The crowd, acknowledging their professionalism, erupted in applause once the anthem ended.
The incident sparked outrage on social media platforms with fans expressing their disappointment at the technical failure during the all-important anthems.
The match itself saw South African skipper Aiden Markram winning the toss and electing to bowl under overcast conditions in Durban. This marks the first encounter between the two sides since their historic T20 World Cup final in June, where India emerged victorious after a dramatic comeback.
The series also marks the return of Axar Patel to the Indian T20I team, while Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma continue to open the innings. India’s new captain, Suryakumar Yadav, will be leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from the T20I format.
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