Dhawan named India captain for ODIs against Proteas
India named opener Shikhar Dhawan as captain on Sunday for three one-day internationals against South Africa starting this week.
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India vs South Africa: Mukesh Kumar, Rajat Patidar earn maiden India call-ups for SA ODIs
Mukesh, a prolific red ball bowler for Bengal had performed just at the right time, emerging as top wicket taker in first class games against New Zealand 'A' and followed that up with another stupendous show in Irani Cup. Patidar, a stylish hitter, has scored centuries in IPL play-offs, in the Ranji Trophy final and in "Tests" against New Zealand in the last three months.
Women's Asia Cup Preview: Struggling Shafali Verma In Focus As India Take On Malaysia
Shafali Verma couldn't have asked for an easier opponent to regain her mojo as a confident India get ready to maul Malaysia in their second T20 match of the women's Asia Cup here on Monday. The game should serve as net session for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co against a Malaysian side that was thrashed by Pakistan by nine wickets in its opener.
India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Live Updates: South Africa Opt To Bowl First Against India At Guwahati
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India vs South Africa: Shikhar Dhawan To Lead, Shreyas Iyer Named Vice-Captain
The All-India Senior-Selection Committee on Sunday named the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. Shikhar Dhawan will be leading the side while Shreyas Iyer will act as his vice-captain. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Rahul Tripathi and Ishan Kishan have also been named in the squad.
India 'hopeful' injured Bumrah will make World Cup: coach
India are "hopeful" that injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will still make next month's T20 World Cup despite his withdrawal from the South Africa series, coach Rahul Dravid said on Saturday.
Edinburgh coach questions scrum calls vs Stormers: 'I'm surprised they weren't penalised more'
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair questioned why the Stormers weren't penalised more in the scrums as they succumbed to a 34-18 loss at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Asia Cup: Struggling Shafali Verma in focus as India take on Malaysia
The game should serve as net session for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co against a Malaysian side that was thrashed by Pakistan by nine wickets in its opener. After a comfortable win against Sri Lanka, scripted by Jemimah Rodrigues, the less experienced Indian players are expected to get some game time as the team prepares for the T20 World Cup in South Africa early next year. Shafali, who has endured a dismal run, would want to come out all guns blazing and may take this opportunity to try an alternate batting approach as her natural game has not been yielding success off late.