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3rd T20I: India Eye Batting Revival Against South Africa At Centurion

Indian batting line-up need to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on rather unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions when the two teams clash the third T20I in Centurion Wednesday. Since 2009, India have played only one T20I at this venue, which they lost by six wickets in 2018 and have only one survivor from that squad in this side -- Hardik Pandya. Along with that unfamiliarity factor, India will also grapple with the ordinary form of their batters, particularly when the pitch here is touted to be similar to the one at Gqeberha – quick and bouncy.

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PCB Warned Over Stubborn Champions Trophy Stance, Report Says ICC Could Shift Event To...

Trouble seems to be brewing for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over their stubborn stance of hosting the entire ICC Champions Trophy in the country next year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the Indian team would not travel to Pakistan for the event, over security concerns. Since India's stance became official, the PCB has reportedly also threatened to pull out of the tournament, as a mark of protest against India's stance.

"If I Can Play One Champions Trophy...": Afghanistan All-Rounder Mohammad Nabi

Following the ODI series win against Bangladesh, former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi said he wants to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next year in Pakistan. The 39-year-old played a massive part in ensuring Afghanistan clinched a 2-1 series triumph over Bangladesh in Sharjah on Monday as they registered a narrow five-wicket victory on the back of an eighth ODI century from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. It was Afghanistan's third consecutive series victory following successes over Ireland and South Africa earlier this year

Suryakumar Yadav Asked By Fan, "Pakistan Kyu Nahi Aaa Rahe?". His Honest Reply

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed its decision to not send the Indian team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, a huge debate has emerged among fans and former cricketers over the matter. While the BCCI suggested that the travel isn't possible due to 'security reasons', a number of former Pakistan cricketer maintain that the country is as safe as it can be for Indian players. The chatter around the topic, however, isn't just limited to the sub-continent, with fans discussing the matter even in South Africa.

Afghanistan Star Rahmanullah Gurbaz Surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar To Reach Stunning Feat

Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz scripted history on Monday as he became the second youngest player in history to reach 8 ODI centuries. Gurbaz went past some of the stalwarts of the game, like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Babar Azam to script history, in the match against Bangladesh. Gurbaz was the pivotal player for his team as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the third ODI of the series at Sharjah, scoring 101 runs off 120 balls in the match.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai Propel Afghanistan To Series Win Over Bangladesh

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a cracking century and Azmatullah Omarzai showed allround skills on Monday to give Afghanistan a five wicket victory in the third ODI and a series win over Bangladesh. Omarzai took four wickets before hitting an undefeated 77-ball 70 and Opener Gurbaz hit a 120-ball 101 as Afghanistan chased down a 245-run target in 48.2 overs in Sharjah. Bangladesh were lifted to 244-8 by Mohammad Mahmudullah, run out off the last ball of the innings for run-a-ball 98, and a solid 66 by stand-in skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

"Nothing To Do With Me": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Reply To Reporter On Sanju Samson Query

India head coach Gautam Gambhir might be preparing to help the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team in Australia but he also has one eye on what is happening in South Africa where the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team is engaged in a 3-match T20I series. Speaking to the media ahead of his flight to Australia, Gambhir encountered a rather unrelated question when the topic of Sanju Samson's performances in South Africa came up. Though Gambhir is the head coach of India's T20I team too, VVS Laxman has been given the boys' charge in the Rainbow Nation at the moment.

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3rd T20I: India Eye Batting Revival Against South Africa At Centurion

Ireland comeback like a 'dream come true' for Mack Hansen

PCB Warned Over Stubborn Champions Trophy Stance, Report Says ICC Could Shift Event To...

"If I Can Play One Champions Trophy...": Afghanistan All-Rounder Mohammad Nabi

Suryakumar Yadav Asked By Fan, "Pakistan Kyu Nahi Aaa Rahe?". His Honest Reply

Afghanistan Star Rahmanullah Gurbaz Surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar To Reach Stunning Feat

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai Propel Afghanistan To Series Win Over Bangladesh

"Nothing To Do With Me": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Reply To Reporter On Sanju Samson Query