England hot favourites at record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup
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India vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Updates: Covers Taken Off, Toss To Take Place Soon
IND vs SA 1st ODI Live Score Updates: The covers have come off, toss to take place soon. The toss for the first ODI match between India and South Africa has been delayed due to rain at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Thursday. The start of the match was already delayed by half an hour earlier but the rain returned to further delay the start. After clinching the T20I series 2-1 against South Africa, the Indian team now faces the Proteas in a three-match ODI series. Notably, many players from India's main squad will miss the series as they have headed to Australia for the T20 World Cup that kicks off on October 16. Shikhar Dhawan will lead the Indian side with Shreyas Iyer being his deputy. On the other hand, South Africa will be led by their regular skipper Temba Bavuma. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Match Delayed By Half An Hour, Toss At 1:30
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that the match timings for the 1st ODI between India and South Africa have been changed due to rain. The game which was slated to start at 1:30 PM will now start at 2 PM. The toss will take place at 1:30 PM.
Jasprit Bumrah's Cryptic Post For Critics After Being Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup
India's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup received a major jolt earlier this week as ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was officially ruled out of the marquee event due to a back injury. Due to this same injury, Bumrah had also missed the Asia Cup. Ever since the news was made official of the pacer being ruled out of the T20 World Cup, several fans on Twitter have been trolling Bumrah for being available for his franchise Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, but not for Team India.
ICC T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma-led Team India departs for Australia
Rohit Sharma, left for Australia on Thursday morning for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting October 16. After failing to make the semis in the last edition in 2021, the 2007 champions will try to claim the trophy this time around. Team India was able to generate some momentum before the World Cup winning the bilateral series against Australia and South Africa. The social media account of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a picture of the entire Team India contingent departing for the T20 World Cup. "Picture perfect, let's do this #TeamIndia. @cricketworldcup here we come," BCCI tweeted.
India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Will Rain Hamper Proceedings In Lucknow
India and South Africa will be squaring off against each other in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The hosts would be led by Shikhar Dhawan while Temba Bavuma is the captain of the Proteas. On Wednesday, on the eve of the match, India's practice session was cancelled due to rain, and there is some forecast for some more rain on Thursday so the question needs to be asked -- will the 1st ODI be spoiled by a downpour in Lucknow?