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IND vs SA, ODIs Preview: Big Opportunity For Fringe Players To Make A Statement

A new-look Indian team, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will aim to make a statement and be in the reckoning for next year's 50-over World Cup when the three-match ODI series against South Africa begins on Thursday. In the absence of big guns like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin, who are off to Australia for the T20 World Cup, the Indian selectors opted for a fresh squad that includes Mukesh Kumar and Rajat Patidar, who earned their maiden call ups.

India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Big opportunity for Indian fringe players to make a statement

Shikhar Dhawan, will aim to make a statement and be in the reckoning for next year's 50-over World Cup when the three-match ODI series against South Africa begins here on Thursday. In the absence of big guns like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin, who are off to Australia for the T20 World Cup, the Indian selectors opted for a fresh squad that includes Mukesh Kumar and Rajat Patidar, who earned their maiden call ups. The squad also features a few T20 World Cup reserve players.

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: I believe in my ability, says Rilee Rossouw

Rossouw's blazing show, which included as many as 8 sixes and 7 fours, could make the Protea No 3 a hot property in the IPL auction in December, but the 32-year-old, who has returned to play for SA after quitting the country for a Kolpak deal, claimed that the prospect playing in the lucrative T20 league for the first time since he turned out for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015, wasn't in his mind when he unleashed mayhem on the Indian bowlers.

"Bowl Slower Balls ...": Bangar Has An Important Advice For Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel made a name for himself in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore by bowling exceptionally well in the death overs and with his wide array of variations. Harshal's well disguised slower deliveries foxed several top quality batters in the league and paved the way for his selection in the Indian team.

Proteas legend AB de Villiers rules out comeback after eye surgery

Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has ruled out a return to cricket after undergoing eye surgery.

$Jasprit Bumrah has a 'stress reaction' and not a 'stress fracture' - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - Australia - India - Mumbai - Bangalore$

Jasprit Bumrah has a 'stress reaction' and not a 'stress fracture'

This practically means that his injury isn't as bad as it seemed initially, and the recovery period will be much, much shorter, though it remains to be seen if India take a risk by taking the injured fast bowler to the T20 World Cup in Australia while hoping that he recovers for the knockout round at least.

Preparation on slow, low-bounce track in Bengaluru helped: Jemimah Rodrigues

The 22-year-old right-handed batter, who has recovered from a wrist injury that had ruled her out of the recent England series, struck 76 off 53 balls with the help of 11 fours and one six to lay the foundation of India's 41-run win. "The wicket was tricky, it kept on the lower side, initially it was not turning, but then it turned. But I had prepared well for this, even in Bangalore I asked for slower and turning wickets. That preparation really helped me here," Rodrigues said after the match.

Mark Waugh's Top Five Players For World T20I XI Has This Indian And Pakistan Bowler

Going into the T20 World Cup, the team are in their final phase of preparation. The marquee event will be as much about the batters as it will be for the bowlers. Picking the potential top-five performers can b a tough job, but when World Cup-winning former Australia opener Mark Waugh was asked to pick the first five players in a World T20I XI in the buildup to the T20 World Cup, the list had an Indian and a Pakistan bowler.

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IND vs SA, ODIs Preview: Big Opportunity For Fringe Players To Make A Statement

India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Big opportunity for Indian fringe players to make a statement

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: I believe in my ability, says Rilee Rossouw

"Bowl Slower Balls ...": Bangar Has An Important Advice For Harshal Patel

Proteas legend AB de Villiers rules out comeback after eye surgery

Jasprit Bumrah has a 'stress reaction' and not a 'stress fracture'

Preparation on slow, low-bounce track in Bengaluru helped: Jemimah Rodrigues

Mark Waugh's Top Five Players For World T20I XI Has This Indian And Pakistan Bowler