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Perfect 10! Rohit Sharma Completes 10 Bilateral Series Wins As India's Full-Time Captain

Since taking over Team India's full-time captaincy reigns from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma has hardly put a foot wrong. The Indian team might have failed to win the Asia Cup 2022 but in terms of bilaterals, Rohit's series record has been 100 per cent. As the Indian team secured a 2-1 series triumph over South Africa in the 3-match T20I series, Rohit earned his 10th straight win as India's full-time captain in terms of bilaterals.

"Bumrah's Absence Is A Big Loss": Rahul Dravid Ahead Of T20 World Cup

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday admitted that Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back injury will be a "big loss" for the team but said it opens up an opportunity for some other player to stand up and perform. The BCCI on Monday announced that pace spearhead Bumrah will miss the showpiece event in Australia, dealing a blow to the Indian team which has been facing problems in death overs bowling.

"Surya's Form": Rohit Sharma's Sarcastic Answer On Biggest Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup

India captain Rohit Sharma is known for his witty replies and he had the best possible answer when presenter Murali Karthik asked him about the biggest concerns ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. The right-handed batter gave a perfect sarcastic replay, saying the form of Suryakumar Yadav is the biggest area of concern heading into the marquee event. Upon answering the question, even Rohit could not control his laughter.

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.

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: India lose first game chasing at home in 17 matches

Rilee Rossouw's 48-ball ton fashions SA's 49-run win in dead rubberINDORE: In a city supposed to be a heaven for foodies, South Africa, powered by Rilee Rossouw's murderous 48-ball unbeaten 100-his maiden century in T20Is 'feasted' on a listless India to record a morale-boosting 49-run win in the third and final T20I at the Holkar Stadium here on Tuesday night. SCORECARD | AS IT HAPPENEDEven though it was a dead rubber with India having already bagged the series, the convincing defeat in what was the hosts' final T20I going into the T20 World Cup in Australia, will leave the Men in Blue sweating over their pacers' pathetic form. How badly India's seam bowling department is grappling with injuries and consistency at the moment was evident at the toss when skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that Arshdeep, who had been 'recuperating' at the National Cricket Academy during the Australia series, had a slight niggle in the back and missed the game.

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.

Rossouw's fireworks guide South Africa to win over India in dead rubber

South Africa beat India by 49 runs in the third and final Twenty20 match on the back of Rilee Rossouw's maiden T20I century to record a consolation victory in Indore on Tuesday as the hosts won the series 2-1.

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.

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Perfect 10! Rohit Sharma Completes 10 Bilateral Series Wins As India's Full-Time Captain

"Bumrah's Absence Is A Big Loss": Rahul Dravid Ahead Of T20 World Cup

"Surya's Form": Rohit Sharma's Sarcastic Answer On Biggest Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup

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

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: India lose first game chasing at home in 17 matches

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

Rossouw's fireworks guide South Africa to win over India in dead rubber

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