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IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Saba Karim backs Shikhar Dhawan for ODI World Cup as India face litmus test against Proteas

IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Saba Karim backs Shikhar Dhawan for ODI World Cup as India face litmus test against Proteas IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Former selector Saba Karim has backed Shikhar Dhawan for a place in the ODI World Cup as India prepare for the second ODI against South Africa Highlights Shikhar Dhawan is India's highest scorer in ODIs in 2022 with 546 runs According to Saba Karim, Shikhar will be part of the Indian team Shikhar Dhawan will lead India in the second ODI on Sunday Former India and cricketer and selector Saba Karim has backed Shikhar Dhawan for the upcoming ODI World Cup and has asserted that he will be confirmed for a place in the squad. It will be Shikhar Dhawan’s Team India that will take guards against South Africa on Sunday as they face a do-or-die battle.\ Shikhar Dhawan "Shikhar Dhawan's place in the team has been confirmed. I think the selectors have decided that Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan will be the openers in the next 50-over World Cup," Saba Karim said while he was asked about Shikhar Dhawan’s place in the team. India will face a do-or-die contest on Sunday as they take South Africa under the captaincy of Shikhar Dhawan.

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IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?

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IPL 2025 will be a crucial tournament for Indian cricket team as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Here’s a look at how the IPL 2025 season can benefit Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup: Openers can be finalised to replace …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: Three Big Records Await Rohit Sharma In Ahmedabad

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All eyes will be on 'in-form' Rohit Sharma in the upcoming IND vs ENG 3rd ODI on Wednesday after his stunning century in the second ODI in Cuttack. Ahead of IND vs ENG 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad, here are three major milestones Rohit Sharma can achieve in the series finale. Now, in IND vs ENG 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad he …

Team India Players Visit Puri Jagannath Temple Ahead Of IND vs ENG 2nd ODI - Watch

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Team India Players Visit Puri Jagannath Temple Ahead Of IND vs ENG 2nd ODI - Watch

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The Indian team will face England in IND vs ENG 2nd ODI in Cuttack on Sunday, February 9. Indian Players Visit Jagannath Temple Cricketers Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel were spotted at the Jagannath Temple, offering prayers before IND vs ENG 2nd ODI match. Odisha: Indian cricket team players visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri to seek blessings …

2 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan adds firepower to India Champions squad for World Championship of Legends 2025

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Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan joined India Champions for the second edition of the World Championship of Legends. However, Dhawan managed to stay active in the cricketing circuit as he recently featured in the Nepal Premier League and revealed that he is open to playing more such franchise tournaments in the future. “Shikhar Dhawan adds a lot of flair and …

2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG ODIs: India's ODI Series Squad Against England Unchanged, Except For Harshit Rana's Inclusion

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India squad for IND vs ENG ODIs: Team India, on Saturday, announced its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. India squad for IND vs ENG ODI series is almost identical to the one selected for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Harshit Rana replacing Jasprit Bumrah for the ODI series. Also on ABP Live | IND vs ENG: …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

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The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

4 months, 1 week ago

SA vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team: Match prediction, captaincy picks and playing XIs for 4th T20I in Johannesburg

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SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction: The Indian cricket team will target a series win in the fourth and last T20I game against South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday. Match Details: Match: India tour of South Africa 2024, 4th T20 match Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Date & Time: Friday, November 15 at 8:30 PM IST and 05:00 PM Local Time …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SA 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs India match in Durban

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The young Indian T20 team will be in action once again in less than a month. Hence, these four matches won't be a cakewalk that the Bangladesh series ended up being and Suryakumar Yadav and Co will be tested against the Proteas outfit which has the likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen and David Miller returning to the fold. South …

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel included in India A squad for second unofficial match with an eye on Test series against Australia

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel included in India A squad for second unofficial match with an eye on Test series against Australia

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KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel will hope to get some game time with India A ahead of India’s five-match Test series against Australia starting later in November. KL Rahul has been included in the India A squad for the second unofficial Test against Australia A. Reuters With an eye on India’s upcoming five-match Test series against Australia, the BCCI Men’s …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Ramandeep Singh's potential debut in Durban?

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As India readies for the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban on November 8, all eyes are on 29-year-old all-rounder Ramandeep Singh, who might make his senior team debut. Ramandeep's recent performances have drawn attention, particularly his contributions to Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 title-winning campaign, where he proved pivotal with his explosive lower-order batting and effective all-round skills. …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Three New Faces Expected To Make Their Debut In IND vs BAN T20I Series

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IND vs BAN T20I Series: Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team clinched a 7-wicket victory against Bangladesh in IND vs BAN 2nd Test match at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, thereby winning IND vs BAN Test series 2-0. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially announced a 15-member squad for India for IND vs BAN T20I series. Also on …

8 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli tells BCCI he's available for Sri Lanka ODIs as it's Gautam Gambhir's first series as India coach: Report

Hindustan Times

The past few days have been a whirlwind regarding Team India's selection for the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. Initially, it seemed that Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be rested; however, they are now set to participate in the three-match ODI series in the island nation. The senior duo has agreed to return despite initial …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup final: The key battles India must win

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: India’s clash with South Africa in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday is set to be a historic one. India will take on South Africa in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday For the Proteas, it’s been a memorable month as they have reached the final of an ICC …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final: 5 key matchups that can decide the fate of the summit clash

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IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final: India and South Africa clash against each other in the finale of the T20 World Cup 2024 as history beckons the two cricket-loving nations. Kohli has faced 48 balls from the right-arm pacer and has made 51 runs against him, getting dismissed four times too SKY's dominance against Rabada and Nortje While …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

'In previous World Cup...': Bumrah opens up on Rohit's captaincy, gives verdict on short turnaround time for IND vs SA

Hindustan Times

Reaching their second successive ICC final in back-to-back years, India face South Africa in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 final, in Bridgetown on Saturday. India's semi-final vs England was a rain-hit match, and then Rohit Sharma and Co. decided to cancel their training before the final. Speaking to the ICC, Jasprit Bumrah opined that it would be better for …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs SA T20 WC 2024 Final Predicted Playing 11: Will Virat Kohli Move Back To Number Three?

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IND vs SA T20 WC 2024 Final Predicted Playing 11: India and South Africa will lock horns against each other in the all-important T20 World Cup 2024 final on June 29 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. South Africa will come off a semifinal victory against Afghanistan and India will play the final after defeating England in the second …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma Joins Virat Kohli & MS Dhoni In Elite List Of Indian Captains

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Rohit Sharma record IND vs ENG semifinal: Team India secured a commanding 68-run win over defending champions England in IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal in Guyana. Also on ABP Live | Caught On Cam: Rahul Dravid Consoles Heartbroken Virat Kohli In Dressing Room Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, India has reached the T20 World Cup final after a …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli To Open? BCCI Give Major Batting Order Hint In T20 World Cup Squad Announcement Post

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday. Even though that could well be one of the possible considerations especially because both Rohit and Virat are opening for their respective franchises in Indian Premier League 2024, the BCCI has given a massive batting order hint in their T20 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

India squad for T20 World Cup 2024 announced, Rohit Sharma to lead, Hardik Pandya named vice-captain

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Team India squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 has been announced. Surprisingly, Rinku Singh has been left out of the squad and is part of the travelling reserves despite showcasing immense finishing skills ever since making his international debut in the shortest format. Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav are the other spinners apart from Chahal and three …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Saurav Chauhan? Son of Ahmedabad groundsman makes RCB debut in IPL 2024

India Today

Saurav Chauhan, a 23-year-old batter from Gujarat, made his debut for Bangalore in their Indian Premier League 2024 match against Rajasthan on Saturday, April 6 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR vs RCB, IPL 2024, Live Score and Updates Chauhan is the son of Dilip Chauhan, who works as a groundsman in Ahmedabad. In his debut IPL match, …

1 year, 2 months ago

India vs England Test series 2024: Full squad list for first two Test matches

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Friday, announced the India squad which will take on England in the first two Test matches of the five-match series at home this year. Uttar Pradesh wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel receives his maiden call-up to the national team and will be the third option behind the stumps in the team after KL …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Spotlight on powerplay master Rohit Sharma as focus shifts to T20 World Cup 2024

India Today

Rohit Sharma is back in India’s T20I setup and is set to lead the team in their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Preview | Predicted XI This will be the first time that Rohit represents India in white-ball cricket since the defeat in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup at the hands of …

1 year, 2 months ago

SA vs IND: AB de Villiers 'not happy' with 2-Test series with India, blames T20 cricket

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Former South Africa wicket-keeping batter AB de Villiers has blamed T20 cricket for the two-match Test series between India and South Africa. 1â£-1â£ A well-fought Test Series between the two teams comes to an end ðð#TeamIndia | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/pTsYsYoKGt — BCCI January 4, 2024 Speaking on his Youtube channel, De Villiers said he’s unhappy that there wasn’t a third Test, …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur out as India make two changes for Cape Town game

India TV News

IND vs SA 2nd Test: With history against them, India are facing South Africa in the second and final Test of their South African tour at Newlands, Cape Town. Notably, South Africa made three changes to their Playing XI from their team that faced the Men in Blue for the first Test. We asked our India TV readers for their …

1 year, 2 months ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma backs Prasidh Krishna's 'ability to succeed' in Test cricket

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India skipper Rohit Sharma came to Prasidh Krishna’s support ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, saying the under-fire pacer has the “ability to succeed” in the most elite form of the sport. While Prasidh dismissed South Africa batter Kyle Verrynne on Test debut at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, he ended up conceding 93 runs at over …

1 year, 2 months ago

India vs South Africa: Revisiting Team India’s record at Cape Town’s Newlands

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The year 2023 ended on a disappointing note for the Indian men’s cricket team, who had a superb run especially in the ODIs but failed win major global titles. India’s Test record at Cape Town Team India have won only a handful of Tests in South Africa since they first toured the nation in 1992-93 — four to be precise. …

1 year, 2 months ago

SA vs IND, First Test: Generous bowling and weak batting display costs India dear against South Africa

The Hindu

A little after India collapsed spectacularly to give South Africa an innings win in the First Test at the SuperSport Park on Thursday, the blue sky turned grey, then dark, and then it opened up. It has to be one of India’s weakest batting displays since the debacle in the Adelaide Test three years ago when it was bowled out …

1 year, 2 months ago

SA vs IND: KL Rahul becomes second Indian wicketkeeper batter to score Test hundred in South Africa

The Hindu

KL Rahul became the second Indian wicketkeeper batter-- after Rishabh Pant -- to score a hundred in South Africa during India’s first Test at Centurion on Wednesday. LIVE BLOG - INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA The 31-year-old batter showed great resilience as he lifted India from 121/6 to a respectable total of 245, by the time he became the last man …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ind vs SA in Tests: Rohit Sharma’s men must navigate fine margins to conquer final frontier

The Hindu

Thirty-one years have passed since Jimmy Cook edged Kapil Dev’s outswinger to Sachin Tendulkar at slip and reluctantly walked back to the dressing room at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. Temba Bavuma took over from Dean Elgar, whose obduracy at the top played an important role in South Africa’s series victory last time. The numbers from his last Test …

1 year, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa Highlights 1st Test Day 1: Bad light stops play after KL Rahul's gritty fifty takes IND to 208/8

Hindustan Times

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test, Day 1: KL Rahul showcased brilliant resilience, steering the innings with the tail to propel India to 208/8 before rain curtailed play on Day. Unfortunately, India's progress was abruptly halted by rain and bad light, eventually dashing hopes of a resumed play and forced early stumps pn Day 1 amid relentless downpour. South …

1 year, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa Highlights 1st Test Day 1: Bad light stops play after KL Rahul's gritty fifty takes IND to 208/8

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1 year, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma & Co. gear up to end 31-year wait for series win in Rainbow Nation

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India have toured South Africa eight times but never gone on to win a series. Test Match Mode 🔛#TeamIndia batters are geared up for the Boxing Day Test 😎#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/Mvkvet6Ed9 — BCCI December 25, 2023 So Rohit Sharma will have a job at hand and a win might just be the much-needed soothing balm required to heal the World Cup …

1 year, 3 months ago

No Ashwin again, a debut confirmed and KL Rahul's new role: India's predicted XI for 1st Test vs South Africa

Hindustan Times

India return to Test cricket with a two-match series against South Africa starting Tuesday and with that, a number of their star players will be playing their first international match since the disappointment of the 2023 World Cup final. Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid have stated that the team has put the disappointment of the final behind …

1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs SA: Why Mohammed Shami is not playing the Test series against South Africa?

India TV News

For the first time since November 19 - the World Cup final - team India is taking the field at its full strength albeit in a different format - Tests. But the team will miss the pace bowler Mohammed Shami who has been ruled out of the entire Test series against South Africa due to ankle injury. "Mr Mohd Shami, …

1 year, 3 months ago

Progression for KL, compromise for India: Rahul's Test career poised for another twist in South Africa series

Hindustan Times

The undulating saga that has been KL Rahul’s Test career for the last three years is poised for another twist. Indian players Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match between India and South Africa In some ways, this might appear a natural progression, given how well he …

1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs SA Test Series: Head-to-Head Records In Tests Ahead Of Boxing Day Test

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Following a 1-1 draw in the T20Is, the Men in Blue, under KL Rahul's captaincy, secured a significant 2-1 series victory against South Africa on December 21. Although South Africa traditionally dominate at home in Test matches, the Indian team, following dominant performances across formats in 2023, have a strong chance to create history. Head-to-Head Records between IND and SA …

1 year, 3 months ago

SA vs IND, 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs: Prasidh Krishna vs Mukesh Kumar and R Ashwin conundrum for India

India Today

India will look to get their combination right as they prepare for their "final frontier" - a two-Test series against South Africa, starting with the Boxing Day Test at the Supersport Park in Centurion. ALL EYES ON JAISWAL AND GILL Rohit Sharma is set to open the batting for the first time in South Africa in Test cricket. The skipper …

1 year, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa: What Rohit Sharma-led India's XI for Centurion Test is likely to be

Firstpost

With the limited-overs leg of the tour of South Africa done and dusted, the Indian team will be shifting its focus to the two-Test series that begins in Centurion on Tuesday. With the white-ball fixtures done and dusted, it’s time for the Indian team to shift its focus to the big task at hand — beating South Africa in a …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ashwin vs Thakur, KL Rahul or Iyer at No. 6? Gambhir, Doull, Manjrekar name varied India XI for Centurion opener vs SA

Hindustan Times

India have their set of selection headaches to overcome as the day for the two-match Test series opener against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion draws closer. The tour of South Africa will be India's second assignment in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle after their West Indies series, where the Rohit Sharma-led side had scripted a whitewash. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar picks India's playing XI for 1st Test vs South Africa: Kohli after Gill; Ashwin teams up with Jadeja

Hindustan Times

For the first time in India's multi-format tour to South Africa, seasoned campaigners Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the Indian playing XI on Tuesday. With India set to meet South Africa for the series opener next week, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has picked his playing XI for the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSport Park …

1 year, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Numbers and records at Centurion's SuperSport Park

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The SuperSport Park in Centurion will host the first Test match in the two-match series between India and South Africa India and South Africa will face off in two Test matches in the final leg of India’s tour of South Africa 2023-24. The average score at SuperSport Park for South Africa is 315 runs per Test match, while India’s average …

1 year, 3 months ago

Only four wins in 23 away matches; India's head-to-head record in Tests against South Africa

India TV News

Indian cricket team will return to red-ball cricket after five months as they take on hosts South Africa in the first Test match in Centurion starting on December 26. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Test record: In Tests, South Africa slightly leads the overall head-to-head record against India with 17 wins and 15 defeats in 42 matches. Matches Played India …

1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs SA 1st Test: Virat Kohli Returns Home Due To Family Emergency - Report

ABP News

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli reportedly made an unscheduled return to Mumbai from the ongoing tour of South Africa, as reported by Cricbuzz. Cricbuzz's report indicates that Virat Kohli is expected to rejoin the Indian team in time for IND vs SA 1st Test, set to commence on Boxing Day, December 26. As per the report, Virat Kohli left South …

1 year, 3 months ago

SA vs Ind: Sai Sudharsan bags 'Impact Fielder of the ODI Series' medal

Hindustan Times

Paarl, December 22 : Following India's 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa, the 'Men in Blue' batter Sai Sudharsan received the 'Impact Fielder of the ODI Series' medal for taking a stupendous catch in the third ODI against the Proteas. While announcing the winner, Indian fielding coach Ajay Ratra showered praise on all three contenders KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan …

1 year, 3 months ago

SA v IND, 3rd ODI: KL Rahul-led India look to bounce back and clinch rare series win in South Africa

India Today

A young Indian side will be looking to bounce back and secure only the country's second-ever ODI series victory when they take on South Africa in the ODI series decider in Boland Park on Thursday, December 21. India have played 7 bilateral ODI series in South Africa and their only win came in 2018 under Virat Kohli in a 6-match …

1 year, 3 months ago

SA vs India 2nd ODI | De Zorzi’s century powers South Africa to big win, takes series to decider

The Hindu

Left-handed opener Tony de Zorzi scored a career-best unbeaten 119 from 122 balls to lead South Africa to an emphatic eight-wicket win over India in the second ODI at St. George’s Park on Tuesday and level the three-match series 1-1. The rate accelerated in a second wicket stand of 76 with Rassie van der Dussen as India’s bowling attack failed …

1 year, 3 months ago

SA vs IND Dream11 prediction, 2nd ODI: Playing XI info, squads, fantasy team for India vs South Africa match

The Hindu

After winning the first match in a comfortable fashion, India faces South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series set to be played at the St George’s Oval Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. Here’s a look at the predicted XIs for India vs South Africa today: India vs South Africa Predicted Playing XIs India Predicted XI: Ruturaj …

1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs SA: South Africa surrounded with injury concerns to first-choice pace attack ahead of Test series

India TV News

South Africa are facing a plethora of injuries in their camp ahead of the crucial two-match Test series against India at home starting from December 26. If Ngidi doesn't recover in time, South Africa might end up fielding Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee as their lead pacers with Wiaan Mulder and Nandre Burger also in the squad announced for the …

1 year, 3 months ago

India in South Africa: Looking to drive home the bench strength

Hindustan Times

In the post-Covid world, leading cricket nations have embraced the idea of overlapping series. Ten days before the 2022 T20 World Cup, the Shikhar Dhawan-led ODI team played South Africa at home. TESTING INDIA’S BENCH The South Africa tour – it starts with the first T20I in Durban on Sunday – will be a manifestation of India’s bench strength. As …

1 year, 3 months ago

India should keep Umran Malik in the scheme of things for T20 World Cup, says Aakash Chopra

India Today

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said that India should consider keeping express pacer Umran Malik in the scheme of things for the 2024 T20 World Cup. SA vs IND: Test Squad Details | ODI Squad Details | T20I Squad Details India will face South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Test matches. India recently defeated Australia 4-1 …

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