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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

After three tough defeats on the road, Connacht are targeting a pitch-perfect performance in Friday's derby against Munster.

Sevens recruit Smith hoping to emerge against the Pumas

It's just over three weeks ago since Andrew Smith was picking up a bronze medal in Cape Town, the Leinster academy winger having been part of the Ireland side who surprised many with a third place finish at the World Cup Sevens.

Perfect 10! Rohit Sharma Completes 10 Bilateral Series Wins As India's Full-Time Captain

Since taking over Team India's full-time captaincy reigns from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma has hardly put a foot wrong. The Indian team might have failed to win the Asia Cup 2022 but in terms of bilaterals, Rohit's series record has been 100 per cent. As the Indian team secured a 2-1 series triumph over South Africa in the 3-match T20I series, Rohit earned his 10th straight win as India's full-time captain in terms of bilaterals.

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.

"Bumrah's Absence Is A Big Loss": Rahul Dravid Ahead Of T20 World Cup

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday admitted that Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back injury will be a "big loss" for the team but said it opens up an opportunity for some other player to stand up and perform. The BCCI on Monday announced that pace spearhead Bumrah will miss the showpiece event in Australia, dealing a blow to the Indian team which has been facing problems in death overs bowling.

"Surya's Form": Rohit Sharma's Sarcastic Answer On Biggest Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup

India captain Rohit Sharma is known for his witty replies and he had the best possible answer when presenter Murali Karthik asked him about the biggest concerns ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. The right-handed batter gave a perfect sarcastic replay, saying the form of Suryakumar Yadav is the biggest area of concern heading into the marquee event. Upon answering the question, even Rohit could not control his laughter.

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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

Sevens recruit Smith hoping to emerge against the Pumas

Perfect 10! Rohit Sharma Completes 10 Bilateral Series Wins As India's Full-Time Captain

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

"Bumrah's Absence Is A Big Loss": Rahul Dravid Ahead Of T20 World Cup

"Surya's Form": Rohit Sharma's Sarcastic Answer On Biggest Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup