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India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: India rest Virat Kohli, KL Rahul but another stern test awaits bowling unit

Having sealed their first-ever series against South Africa at home, Indian team management has decided to rest its premier batter Virat Kohli and vice-captain KL Rahul for the final game. "Yes, both Virat and Rahul have been rested from the final T20I," said a BCCI official. After the final game against the Proteas, Kohli and Rahul will link up with the squad in Mumbai from where the team is scheduled to leave for Australia on October 6 for the T20 World Cup.

Snake on field disrupts Guwahati T20 between India and South Africa - in pictures

The second T20 between India and South Africa in the north eastern city of Guwahati was packed with action on Sunday.

I Could Only Remember My Late Father Kashi Nath Singh's Face: Mukesh Kumar On Maiden India Call-up

Mukesh Kumar didn't know about his national selection till he was added to the Indian team's official whatsapp group. That's when the penny dropped that he has been selected for the one day series against South Africa, starting October 6 in Lucknow. "I got very emotional. It was all blur. I could only remember my father late Kashi Nath Singh's face. My father till I played Ranji Trophy for Bengal didn't think I am good enough to do well professionally. Unko Shaq thaa ki main kaabil hoon bhi ya nahi," Mukesh told PTI from Rajkot where he is playing for Rest of India.

India vs South Africa: Series In Bag But India Face Stern Bowling Test In Final T20I; Shreyas Iyer Likely to Feature

It may be an inconsequential game on paper but Indian bowlers await another tough test against South Africa ahead of the T20 World Cup when the two teams meet in the final game of the three-match series here on Tuesday. Having sealed their first-ever series against South Africa at home, Indian team management has decided to rest its premier batter Virat Kohli for the final game.

'We haven't bought him a Lamborghini,' jokes Dobson as Willemse commits future to Stormers

"I had to assuage the team that we haven't bought him a Lamborghini," joked Stormers head coach John Dobson when answering a question around Damian Willemse putting putting pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him in Cape Town until 2027.

Virat Kohli Rested For Final T20I Against South Africa: Report

Star India batter Virat Kohli has been rested for the third and final T20 international against South Africa on Tuesday. Following the series-clinching win in Guwahati on Sunday, Kohli flew to Mumbai on Monday morning. "He has been rested from the final T20I," said a BCCI official. After the final game against the Proteas, Kohli will link up with the squad in Mumbai from where the team is scheduled to leave for Australia on October 6 for the T20 World Cup.

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Doff Their Hats As David Miller Scores Fighting Ton In Losing Cause. Watch

The second T20I between India and South Africa turned out to be a high-scoring contest where the batters from both the teams lit the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati with their power-packed display. Though it was the Indian team that emerged triumphant, having successfully defended the total of 237, South African batter David Miller won many hearts with his fighting century that brought the tourists close to the hosts' total. The quality of Miller's batting was such that even Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli couldn't resist walking up to the South African and acknowledge his effort.

Watch: Dinesh Karthik Takes Juggling Catch After Third Attempt In 2nd T20I vs South Africa

India clinched yet another series at home after beating South Africa by 16 runs in the second T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The hosts took an unassailble 2-0 lead in the series, with the final game scheduled to take place on Tuesday. After posting a total of 237 for three in 20 overs, India held their nerves to seal their first white-ball series win over the Proteas, despite David Miller's unbeaten century. South Africa's top-order continued to struggle as captain Temba Bavuma and Rilee Rossouw were both dismissed on ducks.

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India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: India rest Virat Kohli, KL Rahul but another stern test awaits bowling unit

Snake on field disrupts Guwahati T20 between India and South Africa - in pictures

I Could Only Remember My Late Father Kashi Nath Singh's Face: Mukesh Kumar On Maiden India Call-up

India vs South Africa: Series In Bag But India Face Stern Bowling Test In Final T20I; Shreyas Iyer Likely to Feature

'We haven't bought him a Lamborghini,' jokes Dobson as Willemse commits future to Stormers

Virat Kohli Rested For Final T20I Against South Africa: Report

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Doff Their Hats As David Miller Scores Fighting Ton In Losing Cause. Watch

Watch: Dinesh Karthik Takes Juggling Catch After Third Attempt In 2nd T20I vs South Africa