Indian skipper ruled out of Proteas series, Pant given captaincy
Indian captain KL Rahul has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 series against the Proteas with injury, with Rishabh Pant named skipper.
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India vs South Africa: Injured KL Rahul ruled out of the entire series, Rishabh Pant to captain Team India
KL Rahul was on Wednesday ruled out of the five-match T20 International series against South Africa owing to a right groin injury. "Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav will also miss out the T20 series after getting hit on his right hand while batting in the nets on Tuesday evening," a BCCI statement read. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant as captain and Hardik Pandya as vice-captain for the home series against South Africa," the statement further read.
"You Are The One": Deepak Chahar Marries Fiancee Jaya Bhardwaj. See Pics
India pacer Deepak Chahar married his fiancee Jaya Bhardwaj and shared an emotional post on social media on Thursday. Chahar took to Instagram to share a photo from his wedding ceremony. "When I met you first time I felt that you are the one and I was right," Chahar wrote along with the picture. "We have enjoyed every moment of our life together and I promise you to keep you always happy like this," he added. "One of the best moment of my life," he signed off.
"You Are The One": Deepak Chahar Marries Fiancee Jaya Bhardwaj. See Pics
India pacer Deepak Chahar married his fiancee Jaya Bhardwaj and shared an emotional post on social media on Thursday. Chahar took to Instagram to share a photo from his wedding ceremony. "When I met you first time I felt that you are the one and I was right," Chahar wrote along with the picture. "We have enjoyed every moment of our life together and I promise you to keep you always happy like this," he added. "One of the best moment of my life," he signed off.
Watch: VVS Laxman's Priceless Reaction After Rajat Patidar Hits Ravi Bishnoi For Huge Six
Rajat Patidar was the unlikely hero for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Eliminator on Wednesday. He scored an unbeaten 112 as RCB scored 207/4 in 20 overs. LSG fell short by 14 runs in the chase. Patidar's innings stood out in the match as he hit 12 fours and seven sixes. Three of those maximums came in the 16th over, bowled by leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi. One of the sixes flew over deep mid-wicket and had VVS Laxman, former Indian cricket team player and current NCA director, in awe.
Watch: Shikhar Dhawan Gets 'Knocked Out' By Father After Punjab Kings Fail To Qualify For Playoffs
Shikhar Dhawan had another impressive IPL season with the bat despite the Punjab Kings failing to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2022 playoffs. The veteran batter, who had joined PBKS ahead of the start of the season, scored 460 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.3. However, he would've hoped to take his team to the playoffs. Dhawan, who is also known for his funny social media posts, shared another video on Instagram as he tried to make his fans laugh.
Patidar's 49-ball hundred keeps RCB's IPL title hopes alive
Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes of a first IPL title remain alive after Rajat Patidar's 49-ball hundred powered them to a 14-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator.
IPL 2022 Eliminator: Rajat Patidar Slams 49-ball Ton To Make Up For RCB Triumvirate's No Show
Royal Challengers Bangalore needed an innings of character, spunk and adventure to create an impact in the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants at the hallowed turf of the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and it came from the blade of Rajat Patidar. The RCB number 3 produced a flurry of outrageously attacking strokes to make up for the failure of the big 3, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell.