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Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India is gearing up for the clash against South Africa in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning Thursday in Lucknow. The second-string side has the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi and Shubman Gill in the squad and it would be interesting to see how the lineup performs against one of the best limited-overs side going around.
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer feels that Deepak Chahar should replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's squad for the T20 World Cup. Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury, which had also forced him to miss the Asia Cup last month. Chahar impressed the management during the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa. Jaffer feels Chahar should be given a nod ahead of Mohammed Shami, considering his recent exploits during India's 2-1 series win over the Proteas.
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A second-string Indian side will square off against South Africa in the three-match ODI series beginning Thursday in Lucknow. The hosts would be led by Shikhar Dhawan and the squad has the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar and Kuldeep Yadav in the squad. It would be interesting to see if the likes of Patidar and Mukesh Kumar are handed their maiden ODI caps in the series. In the first ODI, there are chances of rain so it would be interesting to see if the game gets truncated. The practice of the Indian team was cancelled on Wednesday due to downpour in Lucknow. As the second-string side gets ready to square off against South Africa, it is important to mention that the main side has left for Australia for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma-led Team India departed for Australia for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the early hours of Thursday morning. The 2007 champions will look to win the crown this year after failing to make the semi-finals last year. Before the World Cup, Team India managed to gain some momentum after defeating Australia and South Africa in the respective bilateral series and one now hopes that India are able to go all the way in the tournament.
After a successful conclusion of the 3-match T20I series against South Africa, the Indian cricket team shifts its focus to the ODI assignment. A couple of fresh faces like Rajat Patidar and Mukesh Kumar have been drafted into the Indian team for the 3-match series. But, will they make their debuts in the opener itself.
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