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India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Big opportunity for Indian fringe players to make a statement

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 here 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. The squad also features a few T20 World Cup reserve players.

India Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj To Get A Game?

With an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series, the Indian cricket team has the opportunity to test a few reserves in the third and final match at Indore's Holkar Stadium. The batting unit has come out all guns blazing in the two matches so far, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge. The bowling unit, on the other hand, has left plenty to be desired. With the fate of the series sealed, one or two changes can be expected. Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Siraj remain two players who would be eager to be given an opportunity.

Virat Kohli Rested For Final T20I Against South Africa: Report

Star India batter Virat Kohli has been rested for the third and final T20 international against South Africa on Tuesday. Following the series-clinching win in Guwahati on Sunday, Kohli flew to Mumbai on Monday morning. "He has been rested from the final T20I," said a BCCI official. After the final game against the Proteas, Kohli will link up with the squad in Mumbai from where the team is scheduled to leave for Australia on October 6 for the T20 World Cup.

Dhawan named India captain for ODIs against Proteas

India named opener Shikhar Dhawan as captain on Sunday for three one-day internationals against South Africa starting this week.

India vs South Africa: Mukesh Kumar, Rajat Patidar earn maiden India call-ups for SA ODIs

Mukesh, a prolific red ball bowler for Bengal had performed just at the right time, emerging as top wicket taker in first class games against New Zealand 'A' and followed that up with another stupendous show in Irani Cup. Patidar, a stylish hitter, has scored centuries in IPL play-offs, in the Ranji Trophy final and in "Tests" against New Zealand in the last three months.

India vs South Africa: Shikhar Dhawan To Lead, Shreyas Iyer Named Vice-Captain

The All-India Senior-Selection Committee on Sunday named the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. Shikhar Dhawan will be leading the side while Shreyas Iyer will act as his vice-captain. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Rahul Tripathi and Ishan Kishan have also been named in the squad.

India vs South Africa: Shahbaz, Shreyas Iyer Set To Be Included For T20Is, Shami Still Out With Covid - Report

Yet to recover from COVID-19, Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of India's three-match T20I series against South Africa, while Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed came in place of a rested Hardik Pandya. The series is starting September 28 in Thiruvananthapuram. With all-rounder Deepak Hooda also out of the series due to back spasm, the national selection committee is set to recall middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer for the South Africa series.

Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone Slump To 250/8 vs South Zone On Day 1

West Zone's sought-after batting stars, including former India captain Ajinkya Rahane and KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer, flattered to deceive as South Zone restricted them to 250 for 8 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final on Wednesday. It was young Gujarat wicketkeeper-batter Het Patel (96 not out) and his unbeaten 83-run stand for the ninth wicket with Saurashtra veteran Jaydev Unadkat (39 not out) that helped West recover from a precarious 167 for 8 to a safer 250/8 by the end of 90 overs.

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India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Big opportunity for Indian fringe players to make a statement

India Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj To Get A Game?

Virat Kohli Rested For Final T20I Against South Africa: Report

Dhawan named India captain for ODIs against Proteas

India vs South Africa: Mukesh Kumar, Rajat Patidar earn maiden India call-ups for SA ODIs

India vs South Africa: Shikhar Dhawan To Lead, Shreyas Iyer Named Vice-Captain

India vs South Africa: Shahbaz, Shreyas Iyer Set To Be Included For T20Is, Shami Still Out With Covid - Report

Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone Slump To 250/8 vs South Zone On Day 1