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What Rohit Sharma Said About Jasprit Bumrah's Replacement In T20 World Cup Squad

Despite two identical series wins against "quality sides" Australia and South Africa, captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday conceded that the Indian team still needs to address some areas of concern, especially bowling, ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. India beat South Africa 2-1 in the three-match T20 International series despite suffering a 49-run defeat in the final game here on Tuesday. They had beaten Australia by a similar margin in the preceding series.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Steps On Boundary Rope While Taking A Catch, Leaves Skipper Rohit Sharma Bemused

Boundary rope catches aren't the easiest to take. Players have to show not just excellent ability to track the trajectory of the ball but also be aware of the distance between them and the rope. India's Mohammed Siraj couldn't keep this delicate balance as he looked to catch a shot by South Africa's David Miller in the 3rd T20I in Indore on Tuesday.

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Rilee Rossouw Sets Up Big Win For South Africa As Concerns Over Indian Bowling Grow

Rilee Rossouw's stroke-filled 100 not out off 48 balls set up a morale boosting 49-run win for South Africa in the inconsequential third T20 International at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on Tuesday as concerns around a faltering Indian bowling attack grew ahead of the T20 World Cup. A rampaging Rossouw and Quinton de Kock (68 off 43) fired South Africa to 227 for three against a profligate Indian pace attack including Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Deepak Chahar, who all leaked in excess of 11 runs per over.

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I Highlights: Rilee Rossouw sets up big win for SA as concerns over Indian bowling grow

Rilee Rossouw's stroke-filled 100 not out off 48 balls set up a morale boosting 49-run win for South Africa in the inconsequential third T20 International on Tuesday as concerns around a faltering Indian bowling attack grew ahead of the T20 World Cup. A rampaging Rossouw and Quinton de Kock (68 off 43) fired South Africa to 227 for three against a profligate Indian pace attack including Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Deepak Chahar, who all leaked in excess of 11 runs per over. Scorecard | As it happenedIn a high scoring ground with small dimensions, no total is safe but India kept losing wickets regularly to end at 178 all out in 18.3 overs. With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the ICC event, India have a lot of work to do in the bowling department before they play their T20 World Cup opener in Melbourne on October 23. If the ball is not swinging, India are unable to take wickets in the powerplay and the bowlers were not able to get their lengths right in the unforgiving death overs. They were guilty of bowling too full in the last five overs on Tuesday.

India vs South Africa: Meme Fest On Twitter As Deepak Chahar Doesn't Run Out Stubbs At Non-Striker's End

Deepak Chahar could have added some drama to the 3rd T20I against South Africa at Indore but he decided against it. The Indian bowler stopped short of delivering his first ball of the 16th over as he gave Tristan Stubbs a warning at the non-striker's end for backing up too far. There was an exchange of eye-contact between the two players and Stubbs was left with a wry smile on his face.

India vs South Africa: Deepak Chahar's Angry Reaction As Siraj Steps On Boundary Rope After Taking Catch. Watch

South Africa had already put up a big score courtesy a fine century by Rilee Rossouw, but David Miller was looking to put the icing on the cake in the final over of the 3rd T20I against India in Indore. The big-hitter targetting Deepak Chahar and hit him for two massive sixes in a row. Chahar dropped it short on the fifth delivery of the over and Miller went for a massive pull.

WATCH | To Mankad or not? Stubbs gets the benefit of Chahar's benevolence

Following the furore over a Mankad incident in a recent women's ODI between England and India a week ago, a similar scenario almost played out when the Proteas faced India in the third T20 on Tuesday.

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Series in bag but Team India faces stern bowling test

Having sealed their first-ever series against South Africa at home, India can afford to rest a few of their key players but the hosts will be determined to put up a complete performance before they take the flight to Australia on October 6. Since their early exit from the T20 World Cup 12 months ago, the Indian batting has come a long way and looks formidable ahead of the next edition beginning later this month.

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What Rohit Sharma Said About Jasprit Bumrah's Replacement In T20 World Cup Squad

Watch: Mohammed Siraj Steps On Boundary Rope While Taking A Catch, Leaves Skipper Rohit Sharma Bemused

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Rilee Rossouw Sets Up Big Win For South Africa As Concerns Over Indian Bowling Grow

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I Highlights: Rilee Rossouw sets up big win for SA as concerns over Indian bowling grow

India vs South Africa: Meme Fest On Twitter As Deepak Chahar Doesn't Run Out Stubbs At Non-Striker's End

India vs South Africa: Deepak Chahar's Angry Reaction As Siraj Steps On Boundary Rope After Taking Catch. Watch

WATCH | To Mankad or not? Stubbs gets the benefit of Chahar's benevolence

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Series in bag but Team India faces stern bowling test