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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: 'Wish my father was alive today': Mukesh Kumar dedicates maiden India call-up to late father

It read 'you have been added to the group’ (WhatsApp group). The message was from the Indian team's official WhatsApp group. He then received a congratulatory message informing him that he had been picked for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. "I can't tell you how I felt. I was so delighted and surprised at the same time. I didn't expect this to be very honest. The feeling was a surreal one. I immediately called my mother and told her. She was really happy and delighted. She blessed me. I got very emotional. My mother started crying over the phone. My mother has supported me throughout my career. I owe my career to her," Mukesh told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview. Apart from Bengal speedster Mukesh, prolific Madhya Pradesh batsman, Rajat Patidar has been added to the India squad. India are scheduled to play 3 ODIs against South Africa, beginning October 6 and will be led by Shikhar Dhawan.

Luatua one of two former All Blacks in Samoa tour squad

Samoa on Wednesday took advantage of World Rugby's new eligibility rules by including former All Blacks Steven Luatua and Jeff Toomaga-Allen in their squad to tour Europe next month.

Perfect 10! Rohit Sharma Completes 10 Bilateral Series Wins As India's Full-Time Captain

Since taking over Team India's full-time captaincy reigns from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma has hardly put a foot wrong. The Indian team might have failed to win the Asia Cup 2022 but in terms of bilaterals, Rohit's series record has been 100 per cent. As the Indian team secured a 2-1 series triumph over South Africa in the 3-match T20I series, Rohit earned his 10th straight win as India's full-time captain in terms of bilaterals.

Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After facing a 1-2 series defeat against India, Australia would look to get back to winning ways in a two-match T20I series against West Indies, beginning Wednesday. The Aaron Finch-led side would look to tick all the boxes heading into the T20 World Cup, which is slated to begin later this month. David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Mitchell Starc are all aking a comeback to the squad. On the other hand, Ashton Agar and Kane Richardson have been rested for this particular series.

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

India vs South Africa: 'Wish my father was alive today': Mukesh Kumar dedicates maiden India call-up to late father

Luatua one of two former All Blacks in Samoa tour squad

Perfect 10! Rohit Sharma Completes 10 Bilateral Series Wins As India's Full-Time Captain

Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Luus respects captain Van Niekerk's return for T20 World Cup: 'I'll support her'

England's George to miss autumn tests with foot injury

England hooker Jamie George ruled out of autumn Tests