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Varun Chakaravarthy Explains 'Gautam Gambhir Factor' Behind Roaring Form

Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has described the three-year gap from international cricket as "tough," but credited the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided by new head coach Gautam Gambhir for helping him to regain his lost form. The 33-year-old spinner recorded his career-best figures of 5 for 17 in Sunday's second T20I against South Africa, though his efforts could not prevent India from losing by three wickets. Reflecting on his return to the national side, Chakaravarthy said that Gambhir's guidance had been pivotal.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the third ODI of the three-match series on Monday in Sharjah. The series is currently levelled at 1-1. Earlier on Saturday, Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs in the second ODI. Najmul Hossain Shanto hit 76 as Bangladesh scored 252 for 7 in 50 overs. In reply, Afghanistan were all out for 184, thanks to Nasum Ahmed (3/28), Mustafizur Rahman (2/37) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2/37). (Live Scorecard)

Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out Of Bangladesh-West Indies Test Series Due To Injury

Experienced Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim will miss the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies, scheduled to start on November 22. Rahim has been ruled out of the Tests due to a finger injury. Rahim sustained a fracture on the tip of his left index finger while keeping wickets during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah on November 6, an injury that subsequently sidelined him from the ongoing three-match ODI series. His availability for the ODI series of three matches starting from December 8 is also unclear, as per ICC.

"Doing Well In IPL, Why Not Internationally?": Sanju Samson Recalls His Days Of Struggle

Nov 9 India batter Sanju Samson reflected on his early struggles in international cricket, saying that a string of failures made him doubt his ability, but self-belief and support of the captain and coach helped him stage a strong comeback. Samson hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals with a breathtaking 50-ball-107 to headline India's comfortable 61-run win over South Africa in the opening game on Friday. "I have faced a lot of failures in my career. I think when you go through that failure, you have lot of doubts in your mind. People definitely say that social media definitely plays a role," Samson told reporters in the post-match press conference.

India Predicted XI vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: All-Rounder To Be Dropped; Debut Expected

India began the four-match T20I series against South Africa with a thumping victory in the first game in Durban on Friday. Asked to bat first, the visitors posted a whopping total of 202/8 in 20 overs, courtesy of Sanju Samson's blistering century. Later, Team India bundled out the Proteas for 141 and won the match by 61 runs to take 1-0 lead in the series. Now, both the teams are set to face each other again for the second T20I match, which will be played at the St George's Park, Gqeberha on Sunday.

"Just Need That One Big Hundred": Sanju Samson Reveals Ravi Shastri's Message After Historic Ton vs SA

Following the second consecutive ton in T20Is Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson revealed the chat between him and former coach Ravi Shastri during the Bangladesh game of the T20I series at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad. Sanju Samson's fireworks and Varun Chakaravarthy's spin left South Africa in crumbles and India elated with a 61-run victory in the opening T20I at Kingsmead on Friday. Samson raised the bar in the third T20I against Bangladesh and continued to build on the momentum with a 107(50), laced with seven fours and a whopping 10 towering sixes.

"Are We Being Fair To Rinku Singh?" Suryakumar Yadav Faces Tough Question On India Star

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has criticised the team management for under utilising star batter Rinku Singh during the 1st T20I against South Africa on Friday. Rinku, who has scored 490 runs in 27 T20Is at an average of 54.44, came out to bat at no. 6 and could score only 11 off 10 balls. While India won the match by 61 runs, courtesy of Sanju Samson's century, Chopra argued if the management is being fair with Rinku, who hasn't been getting enough opportunities with the bat in recent times.

"My Forever...": Sanju Samson's Wife Drops Unmissable Post For India Star After Century

Sanju Samson's wife, Charulatha Remesh, shared a heartwarming post for her husband after the star wicketkeeper-batter smashed a century to help India beat South Africa in the 1st T20I in Durban. Samson has now scored back-to-back centuries in his last two T20Is for India. After smashing a 47-ball 111 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on October 12, he continued his red-hot form with another 50-ball 107 against the Proteas. Taking to Instagram, Charulatha reshared a post from Rajasthan Royals (RR) on her story for Samson, and captioned the post as "my forever favourite hero".

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Varun Chakaravarthy Explains 'Gautam Gambhir Factor' Behind Roaring Form

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates

Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out Of Bangladesh-West Indies Test Series Due To Injury

"Doing Well In IPL, Why Not Internationally?": Sanju Samson Recalls His Days Of Struggle

India Predicted XI vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: All-Rounder To Be Dropped; Debut Expected

"Just Need That One Big Hundred": Sanju Samson Reveals Ravi Shastri's Message After Historic Ton vs SA

"Are We Being Fair To Rinku Singh?" Suryakumar Yadav Faces Tough Question On India Star

"My Forever...": Sanju Samson's Wife Drops Unmissable Post For India Star After Century