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Watch: Hardik Pandya hails Dinesh Karthik after Rajkot heroics, calls him an inspiration

Dinesh Karthik, saying his resurrection from obscurity is an inspiration for many in and outside the team. The veteran wicketkeeper smashed his maiden T20I fifty to help the hosts secure an 82-run victory over South Africa in the fourth T20 International here on Friday. During a chat with Karthik, the video of which has been uploaded by the BCCI on its website, Hardik recalled his past conversations with the seasoned campaigner, who is going through a dream run with the bat.

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Irish U20s adapting after disjointed Summer Series prep

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"Mahi Bhai Taught Me One Thing...": Hardik Pandya Reveals MS Dhoni's "Lesson" That Changed Him As A Cricketer

India's victory margin of 82 runs against South Africa in the fourth T20I in Rajkot on Friday might give the impression that it was a walk in the park for the Rishabh Pant-led hosts, but it was not so. India initially struggled with the bat, until Dinesh Karthik (55, 27b) and Hardik Pandya (46, 31b) held their own to take the team to 169/6 in 20 overs. The latter came at the crease in the seventh over with India three-down, and then played with responsibility before going bonkers in the final five overs. For Pandya, the performance was a continuation of the fine form that he is in since the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, where he led Gujarat Titans to the title.

SA golfers struggle at US Open as only MJ Daffue makes the cut

It was a torrid second day for the South African contingent at the US Open, as only MJ Daffue made the cut at the third major of the year.

Search for Perfect Climax: Pacers and middle-order make India favourites in series decider

In a space of eight days, this Indian team has played four games. It fielded an identical XI, which is in sync with Rahul Dravid's "school of continuity", seen the nadir in the first two games, only to break its own record of highest margin of victories over the Proteas -- by 47 runs in the third game and by 82 runs in the fourth. With Dinesh Karthik doing exactly what is expected of him and Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan also hitting the straps, the Indian fans would want to see Yuzvendra Chahal perform a trick or two at his IPL home ground in a match that matters the most. Therefore, when the teams step out on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium turf, the side that looked jaded and overcooked in the first two games will start as overwhelming favourites as the South Africans have already lost the plot.

"Very Bullheaded": Dinesh Karthik Determined To "Play This World Cup"

Dinesh Karthik was India's hero with the bat on Friday as his knock of 55 runs off 27 balls helped India post a winning total of 169 for six against South Africa in the fourth T20I in Rajkot. India were in a spot of bother at 81 for four in 12.5 overs when Karthik walked out to bat. But the veteran wicketkeeper batter along with Hardik Pandya swung the balance in India's favour with a 65-run partnership off just 33 balls for the fifth wicket. The total proved to be more than sufficient as the South Africans were bundled out for 87. The win helped India draw level at 2-2 in the five-match T20I series.

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Watch: Hardik Pandya hails Dinesh Karthik after Rajkot heroics, calls him an inspiration

Today's rugby news as Phil Bennett remembrance service details announced with public asked to wear rugby jerseys

Irish U20s adapting after disjointed Summer Series prep

"Mahi Bhai Taught Me One Thing...": Hardik Pandya Reveals MS Dhoni's "Lesson" That Changed Him As A Cricketer

SA golfers struggle at US Open as only MJ Daffue makes the cut

Search for Perfect Climax: Pacers and middle-order make India favourites in series decider

"Very Bullheaded": Dinesh Karthik Determined To "Play This World Cup"

F1 news: Venues where F1 could go next including South Africa, Colombia and London