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"Don't See X-Factor In These 2 That Rishabh Pant Has": Ex Selector On India Stars

Former chief selector Saba Karim feels Rishabh Pant remains India's first choice wicketkeeper, despite the presence of Sanju Samson and youngster Ishan Kishan. While suggesting that Samson can play in the team as a pure batter, Karim believes that Kishan hasn't made the most of the opportunities given to him by the management. Karim further pointed out that Pant has the X-factor, which gives him an edge over Samson and Kishan. He also backed Pant to retain his place in the team in both red and white-ball cricket.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav, Ishan Kishan's Heartwarming Gesture For Sikandar Raza During 3rd ODI

Sikandar Raza garnered a lot of applause as he scored a century for Zimbabwe while chasing a mammoth target of 290 against India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Monday at Harare. With Shubman Gill's maiden international century, the KL Rahul-led side posted 289/8 in 50 overs. It was then, Raza took the matter into his hands to smash 115 and leave Zimbabwe needing 17 runs off 12 balls for victory. But, India had the last laugh as he was caught by Gill in the penultimate over, who took a fantastic catch to dismiss Raza. Apart from the brilliant catch, the cricket fans all-over the world, got to witness a heartfelt moment when Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav came to laud Raza after his dismissal.

Watch: Shubman Gill's Stunning Catch Of Zimbabwe Centurion Sikandar Raza That Took India To Series Sweep

Shubman Gill could do no wrong on Monday. The 22-year-old opener smacked 130 off 97 balls, hitting 15 fours and a six, to help India reach 289/8 in 50 overs. It was the youngster's first international ton at the senior level. The breakthrough century for Gill came less than a month after he came agonisingly close, scoring an unbeaten 98 against the West Indies in Port of Spain. He shared a 140-run third-wicket partnership with Ishan Kishan, who reached his half-century before being run out by Tony Munyonga.

Gill's maiden ton propels India to ODI series clean sweep

HARARE: Shubman Gill struck a maiden One Day International century to steer India to a nervy 13-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on Monday and complete a clean sweep of their three-match series at the Harare Sports Club.

Shubman Gill Scores First International Century, Here's How The World Reacted

Shubman Gill ended his long wait to score his first international century as he reached the three-figure mark in the ongoing 3rd ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare. Gill has entered the 90s on a few occasions in the past in both Tests and ODIs, but a century had eluded him. He wasn't to be denied on Monday as he played a range of shots to force the inexperienced Zimbabwean bowling attack into submission.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

India so far have completely outplayed Zimbabwe in the first two ODIs of the three-match series in Harare. After registering a 10-wicket in the first ODI, India bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry total of 161 in the second ODI. During Zimbabwe's innings in the second ODI, a funny incident happened. In the 28th over, Ishan Kishan stunned Axar Patel with a throw in the field, which hit the latter on his body. Deepak Hooda came into the attack and off his second delivery of his second over, the ball went into the deep square leg area, where Kishan was deployed.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Reaction To Insect Attack During 1st India-Zimbabwe ODI

The KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team had a great day at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday as they beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series. Opening batters Shubman Gill (82) and Shikhar Dhawan Gill (81) were unbeaten as the tourists knocked off a modest target of 190 with 19.1 overs to spare. The home side were all out for 189 in 40.3 overs, thanks largely to a brave 70-run ninth-wicket stand between Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans.

Who Is Sanju Samson's Favourite Sportsperson? Team India Star Reveals His Choice

Team India will be squaring off against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday at the Harare Sports Club. After claiming the white-ball series against West Indies, the KL Rahul-led side will be looking forward to having the similar the result against Zimbabwe. Amid all the action and the ongoing practices, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson took some time off and shared his views regarding his favourite sportsperson and it turned out to be former India skipper MS Dhoni.

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"Don't See X-Factor In These 2 That Rishabh Pant Has": Ex Selector On India Stars

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav, Ishan Kishan's Heartwarming Gesture For Sikandar Raza During 3rd ODI

Watch: Shubman Gill's Stunning Catch Of Zimbabwe Centurion Sikandar Raza That Took India To Series Sweep

Gill's maiden ton propels India to ODI series clean sweep

Shubman Gill Scores First International Century, Here's How The World Reacted

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Reaction To Insect Attack During 1st India-Zimbabwe ODI

Who Is Sanju Samson's Favourite Sportsperson? Team India Star Reveals His Choice