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IND vs SA, ODIs Preview: Big Opportunity For Fringe Players To Make A Statement

A new-look Indian team, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will aim to make a statement and be in the reckoning for next year's 50-over World Cup when the three-match ODI series against South Africa begins on Thursday. In the absence of big guns like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin, who are off to Australia for the T20 World Cup, the Indian selectors opted for a fresh squad that includes Mukesh Kumar and Rajat Patidar, who earned their maiden call ups.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Takes Hat-Trick For India A Against New Zealand A

Kuldeep Yadav took a sensational hat-trick, helping India A beat New Zealand A in the second unofficial One-day match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With New Zealand A on 219 for 7, Kuldeep dismissed Logan Van Beek, Joe Walker and Jacob Duffy in the 47th over as the visitors were bowled out. Van Beek was caught at point by Prithvi Shaw, while Walker edged one behind to India A skipper Sanju Samson. Kuldeep then castles Duffy to complete his hat-trick.

Kuldeep Yadav Hat-Trick, Prithvi Shaw 77 Help India A Beat New Zealand A To Seal Series

Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav's sensational hat-trick and Prithvi Shaw's quick-fire half century (77) set up a four-wicket win for India 'A' against New Zealand 'A' in the second unofficial ODI to clinch the three-match series on Sunday. Electing to bat, New Zealand 'A' were all out for 219 in 47 overs as Kuldeep picked up the last four wickets, including the hat-trick. From 210 for 6, the visiting team collapsed to 219 all out as Kuldeep ran riot. After dismissing Sean Solia for his first scalp of the match, Yadav picked up the wickets of Logan Van Beek, Joe Walker and Jacob Duffy to complete a memorable hat-trick.

Suryakumar Yadav Birthday: Virat Kohli Leads Birthday Wishes As Star Batter Turns 32

The members of the Indian cricket team came forward to extend birthday wishes to batter Suryakumar Yadav, who turned 32 on Wednesday. Suryakumar has been an integral part of Team India, whose powerful knocks took the team across the line on many occassions. The stars like Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuvraj Singh, were among those who shared wishes for Suryakumar on their social media on his special day. Taking to Instagram, Kohli posted a picture with Suryakumar and wrote, "Happy Birthday SKY. Wishing you great success."

India A vs New Zealand A, 1st Unofficial Test: Tilak Varma Scores Maiden Ton As Match Ends In Draw

Promising batter Tilak Varma scored his maiden first- class hundred while Kuldeep Yadav bowled with much more control as the first 'unofficial Test' between India A and New Zealand A ended in a draw on Sunday. The match ended after New Zealand scored 133 for 4 in their second innings. This was after India A skipper Priyank Panchal declared his team's innings at 571 for 6 with Tilak becoming the third centurion of the innings with a fine 121 off 183 balls.

1st Unofficial Test: All Eyes On Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav As India A Take On New Zealand A

Sarfaraz Khan will be aiming to convert his stupendous domestic performances into big runs at the international level when he takes strike for India A in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A, starting from Thursday. The New Zealand A side includes at least half a dozen of players who have represented the senior national team in some format over the years and would give competition to the home team.

Umran Malik, Kuldeep Yadav Named In India A's Series Against New Zealand A

Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal was on Wednesday named captain of the 16-member India 'A' squad for the three four-day games against New Zealand 'A', starting later this month. Apart from Panchal, the squad also includes the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kuldeep Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna. Pace sensation Umran Malik, 22, has also been named in the squad. The selectors also took into consideration performances of those players who fared well in the domestic season and named the likes of Bengal's star batter Abhimanyu Easwaran, Madhya Pradesh's Ranji Trophy winning hero Rajat Patidar, and Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan.

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.

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IND vs SA, ODIs Preview: Big Opportunity For Fringe Players To Make A Statement

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Takes Hat-Trick For India A Against New Zealand A

Kuldeep Yadav Hat-Trick, Prithvi Shaw 77 Help India A Beat New Zealand A To Seal Series

Suryakumar Yadav Birthday: Virat Kohli Leads Birthday Wishes As Star Batter Turns 32

India A vs New Zealand A, 1st Unofficial Test: Tilak Varma Scores Maiden Ton As Match Ends In Draw

1st Unofficial Test: All Eyes On Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav As India A Take On New Zealand A

Umran Malik, Kuldeep Yadav Named In India A's Series Against New Zealand A

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