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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.

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India head coach Rahul Dravid said team management are monitoring seamer Mohammed Shami's recovery from COVID-19 as they look to replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup.

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: I believe in my ability, says Rilee Rossouw

Rossouw's blazing show, which included as many as 8 sixes and 7 fours, could make the Protea No 3 a hot property in the IPL auction in December, but the 32-year-old, who has returned to play for SA after quitting the country for a Kolpak deal, claimed that the prospect playing in the lucrative T20 league for the first time since he turned out for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015, wasn't in his mind when he unleashed mayhem on the Indian bowlers.

The way he batted, my number 4 is in trouble: Suryakumar Yadav on Dinesh Karthik

Suryakumar Yadav was in a funny mood and said that Dinesh Karthik's quickfire 46-run knock put his number 4 spot in jeopardy. Rilee Rossouw's unbeaten ton and Dwaine Pretorius' three-wicket haul helped South Africa register a 49-run win over India here at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Watch: Deepak Chahar Decides Not To Run Tristan Stubbs Out At Non-Striker's End

There has been a heated debate in the cricketing fraternity after India's Deepti Sharma ran England's Charlie Dean out at the non-striker's end during a women's ODI recently. However, ICC's rule book suggests that a bowler can do the same if the non-striker is out of the crease. During the third T20I between India and South Africa, pacer Deepak Chahar, too, had the chance to dismiss South Africa's Tristan Stubbs at the non-striker's end, but he decided against it. The incident happened in the 16th over when Chahar was about to bowl the first ball but stopped just short.

Five Major Concerns For Team India Heading Into The T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma-led Team India might have won the T20I series against Australia and South Africa on home soil, however, there are some big concerns as the team gears up to take part in the T20 World Cup in Australia. If the side wants to win the marquee event, all three departments of the game need to work in unison, which has not happened for Rohit Sharma and co off late. Death bowling has emerged as one of the biggest concerns for the side, and with Jasprit Bumrah being ruled out of the tournament, one does not know how the side can fix the problem that is quickly turning out to be their achilles' heel.

Connacht boss Andy Friend seeking home comforts in 'emotional' derby against Munster

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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

India monitor Shami's fitness ahead of T20 World Cup

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: I believe in my ability, says Rilee Rossouw

The way he batted, my number 4 is in trouble: Suryakumar Yadav on Dinesh Karthik

Watch: Deepak Chahar Decides Not To Run Tristan Stubbs Out At Non-Striker's End

Five Major Concerns For Team India Heading Into The T20 World Cup

Connacht boss Andy Friend seeking home comforts in 'emotional' derby against Munster