'I have the opportunity in front of me' - Knox embracing the pressure as he finally gets his chance
We're only three games into the new season, but Keynan Knox has already started as many as he had in each of the last three campaigns.
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India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Match Delayed By Half An Hour, Toss At 1:30
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed that the match timings for the 1st ODI between India and South Africa have been changed due to rain. The game which was slated to start at 1:30 PM will now start at 2 PM. The toss will take place at 1:30 PM.
Jasprit Bumrah's Cryptic Post For Critics After Being Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup
India's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup received a major jolt earlier this week as ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was officially ruled out of the marquee event due to a back injury. Due to this same injury, Bumrah had also missed the Asia Cup. Ever since the news was made official of the pacer being ruled out of the T20 World Cup, several fans on Twitter have been trolling Bumrah for being available for his franchise Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, but not for Team India.
ICC T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma-led Team India departs for Australia
Rohit Sharma, left for Australia on Thursday morning for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting October 16. After failing to make the semis in the last edition in 2021, the 2007 champions will try to claim the trophy this time around. Team India was able to generate some momentum before the World Cup winning the bilateral series against Australia and South Africa. The social media account of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a picture of the entire Team India contingent departing for the T20 World Cup. "Picture perfect, let's do this #TeamIndia. @cricketworldcup here we come," BCCI tweeted.
India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Will Rain Hamper Proceedings In Lucknow
India and South Africa will be squaring off against each other in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The hosts would be led by Shikhar Dhawan while Temba Bavuma is the captain of the Proteas. On Wednesday, on the eve of the match, India's practice session was cancelled due to rain, and there is some forecast for some more rain on Thursday so the question needs to be asked -- will the 1st ODI be spoiled by a downpour in Lucknow?
Watch: Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team India Gears Up For 1st ODI vs South Africa
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.
"I Probably See..." Wasim Jaffer On Potential Jasprit Bumrah's Replacement For T20 World Cup
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.
Kent's Zak Crawley hopes to have found a formula for success after 'probably the worst summer I've ever had' ends on a positive note with half-century in success against Somerset
“You learn way more from your failures than your successes,” suggests Kent’s Zak Crawley, who hopes he has now found a formula for success.