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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was special through the series: Mark Boucher

Mark Boucher termed India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's performance in the series as "special" while ruing the absence of Aiden Markram, who he feels could have made a lot of difference for the Proteas over the course of the five T20Is. Bhuvneshwar, who now only plays white-ball cricket, got six wickets in four completed games and gave away only 85 runs in 14 overs at an economy rate which was just a shade above six runs per over. "Bhuvi was special in this whole series as we came up against some quality bowling. He put us under pressure in Powerplays and barring one game (Delhi), where we got off to a good start, they have dominated us with both ball and bat in Powerplays," Boucher said after the series ended in 2-2 despite Proteas going 2-0 up at the onset.

Dinesh Karthik opens up lot of options going into T20 World Cup: Rahul Dravid

World Cup, says India head coach Rahul Dravid, who wants to identify a core group of 18-20 players by the end of England series. For Dravid, to be a part of the World T20 set-up, it won't be enough to just the "knock the door". Anyone who wants to stake a claim in that squad of 15 will need to "bang it down".

South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj 'disappointed' with 5th T20I against India getting abandoned

The fifth and final T20I between India and South Africa at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain. With this, the series stays level at 2-2 and will be shared by both sides. "Very disappointed we didn't get a full game for the end of an exciting tour.

India vs South Africa: Rishabh Pant keen to contribute more with bat in upcoming Test against England

With the match getting abandoned, the series stays level at 2-2 and will be shared by both sides. "There are a lot of positives. The way the team showed character from 0-2 down was a huge positive.

India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar looking forward to getting back stronger after T20I series against South Africa

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said that he will be looking forward to getting back stronger physically and with my bowling, after the fifth and the final T20I against South Africa got abandoned. The fifth and final T20I between India and South Africa at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain. With this, the series stays level at 2-2 and will be shared by both sides. "Really proud. Body feels good, but I don't want to talk much about it. Just want to focus on getting back stronger physically and with my bowling. Most of the times I bowl two at the top and two at the end," said Bhuvneshwar after the match got abandoned. "Being a senior, I also think about how to help the youngsters. I have been lucky that the captain gave me the free hand to do whatever I wanted. Pretty blessed in that way," he added.

South Africa Legend Explains Why Ishan Kishan Won't Open For India In T20 World Cup

Opening batter Ishan Kishan was in great form in the five-match T20 International (T20I) series against South Africa, and finished as the highest run-scorer in the contest with 206 runs. Kishan hit two half-centuries and batted with a strike rate of 150.36 in the series. However, chances are slim of him making it to the playing XI when India travel to Australia for the 2022 T20 World Cup in October-November, with first-choice openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul set to return to the team.

Video: Ruturaj Gaikwad Gestures Groundsman, Twitter Says "Disrespectful"

The fifth T20I between India and South Africa was called off due to rain on Sunday in Bengaluru. Only 3.3 overs were bowled in the match and in that period, India had managed to post 28/2 with both Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the hut. However, more than the cricket action, it was one incident involving Gaikwad that grabbed the limelight, and netizens were left fuming.

"Remains An Integral Part Of Our Batting Lineup": Rahul Dravid On Rishabh Pant

The five-match T20I series between India and South Africa ended level at 2-2 after the series decider at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain on Sunday. Only 3.3 overs were possible in the game and India managed to post 28/2 in that duration. South Africa had won the first two T20Is, but Team India managed to stage a comeback in the next two, to bring the series on level terms at 2-2.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was special through the series: Mark Boucher

Dinesh Karthik opens up lot of options going into T20 World Cup: Rahul Dravid

South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj 'disappointed' with 5th T20I against India getting abandoned

India vs South Africa: Rishabh Pant keen to contribute more with bat in upcoming Test against England

India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar looking forward to getting back stronger after T20I series against South Africa

South Africa Legend Explains Why Ishan Kishan Won't Open For India In T20 World Cup

Video: Ruturaj Gaikwad Gestures Groundsman, Twitter Says "Disrespectful"

"Remains An Integral Part Of Our Batting Lineup": Rahul Dravid On Rishabh Pant