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What Sanju Samson Said About His Knock In First ODI vs South Africa

Right-handed batter Sanju Samson played one of the most defining knocks of his short international career as he played an unbeaten knock of 86, but this was not enough to take Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India over the line against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Needing 30 runs in the final over, Samson kept the hosts in the game till the third ball of the over, but as soon as he missed the fourth ball, the game was done and dusted for Team India.

"Difficult For Selectors...": VVS Laxman's Big Statement Ahead Of 2023 50-Over World Cup

VVS Laxman, the National Cricket Academy head and India's stand-in coach for the South Africa ODI series, on Thursday said that it would be difficult for the selectors to get the right team going into the 50-over World Cup slated to be held in India next year. He said that all the youngsters are performing really well and the competition is good hence they are spoiled for choices. Laxman's comments came ahead of the 1st ODI between India and South Africa in Lucknow.

'Calm' Proteas down India in rain-hit 1st ODI

Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller hit unbeaten half-centuries to set up a nine-run win for South Africa in a rain-reduced opening one-day international against India on Thursday.

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights: Sanju Samson's unbeaten 86 in vain as India lose to SA by 9 runs in rain-truncated game

Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer, hurt a second-string Indian team as it slumped to a nine-run defeat against South Africa in the rain-truncated first ODI of the three-match series here on Thursday. Opting to bowl in the rain-hit 40-over-a-side game, India started on the right note reducing South Africa to 110 for 4 in 22.4 overs before David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen hit strokeful half-centuries to guide South Africa to 249 for 4. Scorecard | As it happenedDown at 110 for four, Miller (75 not out off 63 balls) and Klaasen (74 not out off 65 balls) added 139 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket to take the visitors to close to the 250-run mark. Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for India with figures of 2/35 from eight overs. The Indian bowlers struggled in the death overs, conceding 54 runs in the last five overs. If that was not enough, the Indian fielders dropped as many as four catches in the outfield to help South Africa's cause.

Jon Rahm keeps home fires burning at Spanish Open

Home favourite Jon Rahm sits one shot behind co-leaders Darius Van Driel, Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Ashun Wu after the first round of the Spanish Open, courtesy of a spectacular opening 64.

Messi says 2022 World Cup will 'surely' be his last

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will "surely" be the last of his career.

After months on the sidelines, Bok winger Cheslin Kolbe returns from injury

After a frustrating season where he spent much of it on the sidelines injured, Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is set to return to rugby this weekend when he turns out for Toulon. The Frech club confirmed Kolbe's return in a Twitter post, saying: "After a summer with the @Springboks and a jaw injury that kept him away from the pitch for a while, @CheslinKolbe will be back at Mayol on Saturday with the number 14 on his back."

Siya Kolisi spreads gospel with eye-catching segment on US' legendary 60 Minutes

If the Springboks receive a sharp boost in support from the USA, they should thank Siya Kolisi.

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What Sanju Samson Said About His Knock In First ODI vs South Africa

"Difficult For Selectors...": VVS Laxman's Big Statement Ahead Of 2023 50-Over World Cup

'Calm' Proteas down India in rain-hit 1st ODI

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights: Sanju Samson's unbeaten 86 in vain as India lose to SA by 9 runs in rain-truncated game

Jon Rahm keeps home fires burning at Spanish Open

Messi says 2022 World Cup will 'surely' be his last

After months on the sidelines, Bok winger Cheslin Kolbe returns from injury

Siya Kolisi spreads gospel with eye-catching segment on US' legendary 60 Minutes