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"Shown Temperament And Composure To Handle Pressure": India Coach On Arshdeep Singh

India batting coach Vikram Rathour has praised young pacer Arshdeep Singh for showing the hunger and ability to perform in pressure situations despite being new to international cricket. Talking to reporters, the batting coach said that Singh has been impressive in his short career and has shown promise bowling in the death overs. "At this level, we are not really telling them anything. Arsh has been doing pretty well in IPL in the last 2-3 years and he has done well bowling in the death overs. We just support them to follow their plans, and strengths and they know where to bowl to each batter. They have their own plans, their own way of bowling to batters.

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Another chance for spirited Arshdeep Singh to present his case

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, started leaking runs in recent matches. One man who has shown that he can deliver with the ball in the end overs is Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep shot into prominence with his searing yorkers in IPL. Time and again, Punjab Kings asked Arshdeep to bowl the final overs in pressure situations and more often than not the youngster delivered.

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Indian pacers will pose a big challenge, says Temba Bavuma

Having admitted that he was 'disappointed' and felt 'let down' at going unsold at the auctions before he left South African shores, the 32-year-old said that he will like to keep those issues on the back-burner, at least for now.

Mosaddek Hossain shines as Bangladesh sweep UAE in T20 series

Bangladesh made 169-5 after opener Mehidy Hasan's 46 off 37 balls provided a solid platform before Mosaddek (27) and Liton Das (25) kept the runs flowing. Yasir Ali and Nurul Hasan gave the innings some late impetus in an unbroken stand of 32 over the final three overs.

Massive Flex Of Virat Kohli Installed In Thiruvananthapuram Ahead Of 1st IND vs SA T20I. See Pic

After the T20I series against Australia, India play their final T20I series, ahead of the T20 World Cup, against South Africa starting Wednesday. Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram will host the first T20I of the three-match series. Ahead of the match, the whole city is buzzing in anticipation of a great game of cricket. A video, posted by the BCCI on social media, showed cricketers getting a grand welcome in the city. While all the Indian cricketers will be cheered on by the fans, former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli seems to be a crowd-favourite.

India vs South Africa 1st T20I, India Predicted XI: Who Will Replace Rested Hardik Pandya In The Playing XI?

After a 2-1 T20I series win over Australia at home, India host South Africa in the white-ball formats. The teams start with a three-T20I series which will be followed by an ODI series of as many matches. With the series against the Proteas being India's last T20 assignment before the T20 World Cup in Australia, Rohit Sharma and company will try to put their best foot forward in the matches. Playing against South Africa, the number 3 ranked T20I side, will definitely test the preparation of the Indian team. However, head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit would be happy with it.

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Team India's preparations for T20 World Cup hit the final stretch

South Africa series is India's last chance to address shortcomings before the T20 World Cup next monthTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Every Indian player had a smile on his face after the Men In Blue wriggled out a comeback T20 series victory against the Australians. The series victory on Sunday was an important one for Rohit and his men after their premature exit from the Asia Cup earlier this month as it gave them the much-needed fillip going into the World T20 in three weeks' time. Now, India's preparations for the World T20 is hitting its final stretch. South Africans have replaced Australians as their rivals for their last three T20 matches before that big tournament Down Under and the two teams will square off in the first of those games at the Greenfield stadium, Thiruvananthapuram here on Wednesday night.

Pakistan "Don't Have Such A Finisher...": On Being Asked About Hardik Pandya, Shahid Afridi Says This

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi feels that the Pakistan cricket team needs a match-winning finisher like Hardik Pandya. When asked by a news anchor if he could see any match-winner down the order in the Pakistan batting line-up, Afridi admitted that the team lacks such a player. Afridi said that people were expecting players like Asif Ali or Khushdil to play that role for Pakistan but they both have been inconsistent with their performances. He added that even Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan lack consistency.

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"Shown Temperament And Composure To Handle Pressure": India Coach On Arshdeep Singh

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Another chance for spirited Arshdeep Singh to present his case

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Indian pacers will pose a big challenge, says Temba Bavuma

Mosaddek Hossain shines as Bangladesh sweep UAE in T20 series

Massive Flex Of Virat Kohli Installed In Thiruvananthapuram Ahead Of 1st IND vs SA T20I. See Pic

India vs South Africa 1st T20I, India Predicted XI: Who Will Replace Rested Hardik Pandya In The Playing XI?

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Team India's preparations for T20 World Cup hit the final stretch

Pakistan "Don't Have Such A Finisher...": On Being Asked About Hardik Pandya, Shahid Afridi Says This