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His bowling would be a 'surprise', claims fit-again Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya on Sunday claimed his bowling would be a "surprise" element in the upcoming Indian Premier League. The ace Indian pace bowling all-rounder, who struggled to manage his bowling workload post his back surgery, will return to action in the IPL since his last appearance for India against Namibia in the T20 World Cup at Dubai on November 8. Asked whether he would bowl again, Hardik said it would be a surprise. "Sir, it would be a surprise, so let it be a surprise," the 28-year-old said on the sidelines of their jersey launch at their home ground Narendra Modi Stadium here.

Bangladesh's Shakib backflips on South Africa tour

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan will be considered for this month's South Africa series after all, selectors said on Saturday, days after the all-rounder claimed he was not in the right headspace for cricket.

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan Backflips On South Africa Tour

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan will be considered for this month's South Africa series after all, selectors said Saturday, days after the all-rounder claimed he was not in the right headspace for cricket. Shakib has struggled with poor performance and made just 60 runs and five wickets in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan that finished last week.

Bangladesh reverse decision to rest Shakib Al Hasan for South Africa tour

Shakib Al Hasan said he would be available to play in the tour of South Africa this month, days after the country's cricket board (BCB) announced he was being rested for the series. On Wednesday, the BCB said Shakib would not be involved in international or domestic cricket until April 30 after he put in a request to be rested. Bangladesh play South Africa in three one-day internationals from Friday and a two-Test series that begins on March 31.