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"Match Day Feels On A Non-Match Day": Team India Trains In Packed Stadium In Cuttack. See Pics

On the eve of the second T20 International against South Africa, Team India held a training session in a packed Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Looking at the crowd in the pictures, one would think that they are from the practice session before the toss on match day, but such was the excitement in Cuttack that people swarmed in just for the training session. International cricket is returning to the Barabati Stadium on Sunday after 2019, when India took West Indies on in an ODI.

India vs South Africa: It's okay, we had an off day as bowling unit, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Saturday said the bowlers let stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant down in the high-scoring first T20 International against South Africa. Elevated to captaincy after designated skipper KL Rahul pulled out on the eve of the series opener after a groin injury, Pant had a forgettable outing leading the side for the first time ever, even as his bowlers struggled with their line and length. Bhuvenshwar backed the wicketkeeper-batter and said he's a long way to go.

Rishabh Pant "Lacked In Captaincy" In 1st T20I vs South Africa: Former Pakistan Star

After India went down to South Africa in the first T20I in New Delhi, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria criticised Rishabh Pant's captaincy. India put on a huge total of 211/4, but stunning knocks from Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller saw the visitors chase it down with five deliveries to spare. Kaneria slammed Pant's tactics and said he "rotated the bowlers poorly". He cited the use of Yuzvendra Chahal in the Powerplay and giving Hardik Pandya just one over as examples.

India vs South Africa: Focus On Captain Rishabh Pant As India Look To Bounce Back In 2nd T20I

Captain Rishabh Pant will expect an improved showing from the India bowlers as he plots a comeback against a marauding South Africa in the second T20 of the five-match series at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack on Sunday. Leading India for the first time ever, Pant had to swallow a bitter pill when David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen shot down an imposing 212 with utmost nonchalance to go up 1-0 in the series. The southpaw also had a forgettable Indian Premier League 2022 where he failed to lead Delhi Capitals to the playoffs.

One Of The Players To Watch At T20 World Cup: Ricky Ponting On India Star

Rishabh Pant is currently leading Team India in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa. In the first T20I played on Thursday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India suffered a seven-wicket loss even after posting 211/4 on the board. Pant had scored 29 runs off just 16 deliveries as he batted at No.4 position. Pant's Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting has now weighed in on where Pant should bat and why he can be utilised as a floater.

"Rishabh Pant Made A Small Mistake": Former India Star Surprised Yuzvendra Chahal Bowled Only 2 Overs In First T20I vs South Africa

India's 12-game winning run in the shortest format came to an end after they lost to South Africa in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. India failed to defend a target of 212 as Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller played sensational knocks to take South Africa home. While analysing the game, former India pacer Ashish Nehra questioned India captain Rishabh Pant's decision to utilise Yuzvendra Chahal for just 2.1 overs.

Can't ask Rohit and Rahul to drop themselves for me: Ishan Kishan

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are quite few notches above him in terms of sheer quality and Ishan Kishan knows only too well that he can't just ask the "world class" duo to "drop themselves" from playing XI in order to accommodate him. The Indian team management looks at Kishan as a specialist opener, knowing that he isn't the one blessed with a power game to negotiate the variations during back-end of T20I games.

India vs South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller Star As Proteas Chase Down Record Target In 1st T20I

David Miller carried his sensational IPL form to international cricket as South Africa made a mockery of the Indian bowling attack to gun down their highest ever run-chase and race to a seven wicket win in the opening T20 in New Delhi on Thursday. Rassie Van der Dussen (71 not out off 45 ) and Miller (64 not out off 31) shared an unbeaten 131-run stand to chase down a stiff 212-run target with ridiculous ease and five balls to spare. India had posted an imposing to 211 for four with the help of Ishan Kishan (76 off 48 balls), new skipper Rishabh Pant (29 off 16) and Hardik Pandya (31 off 12). However, it was not meant to be as the Indians were outdone by the brilliance of Miller and van der Dussen, who toyed with the opposition attack.

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"Match Day Feels On A Non-Match Day": Team India Trains In Packed Stadium In Cuttack. See Pics

India vs South Africa: It's okay, we had an off day as bowling unit, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Rishabh Pant "Lacked In Captaincy" In 1st T20I vs South Africa: Former Pakistan Star

India vs South Africa: Focus On Captain Rishabh Pant As India Look To Bounce Back In 2nd T20I

One Of The Players To Watch At T20 World Cup: Ricky Ponting On India Star

"Rishabh Pant Made A Small Mistake": Former India Star Surprised Yuzvendra Chahal Bowled Only 2 Overs In First T20I vs South Africa

Can't ask Rohit and Rahul to drop themselves for me: Ishan Kishan

India vs South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller Star As Proteas Chase Down Record Target In 1st T20I