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Babar Azam 61 Runs Away From Breaking Another Big Virat Kohli Record

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli are currently two of the most talented batters in the world. That they represent Pakistan and India, two countries where cricket is fervently followed, means that their popularity often hits the roof. Kohli entered the international scene much earlier than Babar and has several records to his name. However, Babar is fast gaining pace and has broken several of Kohli's records. The Pakistan cricket team captain has a chance to break yet another record of Kohli on Wednesday.

IND vs SA: India, South Africa Teams Reach Thiruvananthapuram Ahead Of First T20I

The Indian cricket team reached the city on Monday for the first T20 international match against South Africa to be held on September 28 at the Greenfield stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The team was given a rousing welcome at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport by fans and the Kerala Cricket Association. The South African team reached the state capital on Sunday and began practice on Monday. "Team India will reach the ground for the practice on September 27. They will practice from 5 PM to 8 PM. The South African team will practice on the ground from 1.00 PM to 4.00 PM," KCA said in a release.

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I Live Updates: Focus On Death Bowling As India Take On South Africa

IND vs SA, 1st T20I live score Updates: After a 2-1 win over Australia, India now host South Africa for a three-match T20I series, which will be followed by three ODIs. Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav stole the show in the final T20I against Australia last week, and the management will hope that the star batters can continue with the same momentum, especially with the T20 World Cup set to get underway Down Under in less than a month's time. The focus, however, will be on India's bowling attack, which has been under the scrutiny for leaking runs, especially in the death overs. Jasprit Bumrah and co. will look to back to form in time before the showpiece event in Australia next month. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Suryakumar Yadav On The Cusp Of Breaking Shikhar Dhawan's Big T20I Record

India batter Suryakumar Yadav is on the cusp of breaking veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan's huge T20I record. With India set to take on South Africa in a three-match T20I series, starting later on Wednesday, Suryakumar could go past Dhawan as the batter with most T20I runs for Team India in a calendar year. Suryakumar (692) needs just eight runs to go past Dhawan, who had amassed 689 runs in 2018 in the shortest format. The 32-year-old could also go past the likes of Netherland's Max O'Dowd (702), Ireland's Kevin O'Brien (729) and Paul Stirling (748) in the list led by Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan (1,326) and Babar Azam (939).

Taniya Bhatia Slams London Hotel For Not Responding To Robbery Complaint

A day after putting up a detailed post on Twitter about how her bag was stolen from her room at a London hotel, Indian women's cricket team player Taniya Bhatia has once again slammed the concerned hotel for not responding to her complaint. "I still haven't recd any response from the hotel management. This is quite disappointing. The items that were stolen from my room were both valuable and important to me. Has any action been taken since the theft? An update would be much appreciated," Taniya wrote on Twitter.

India pacer Mohammed Shami tests negative for Covid-19

The fast bowler had tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of India's T20I series against Australia and was subsequently ruled out of the series. Umesh Yadav was called in the squad as Shami's replacement. Moreover, Shami has also been ruled out of the South Africa T20Is.

Sourav Ganguly relives Lord's balcony triumph in India

Sourav Ganguly relived one of his career-defining moments on top of the Lord's balcony -- but this time in India on a replica, and with his shirt on. Ganguly, 50, is regarded as one of India's all-time best skippers and the London ground was the scene of some of his greatest triumphs. Lord's was the site of the batsman's first Test match in 1996, when he became just the third cricketer to strike a century on debut at the venue.

Jasprit Bumrah in Mark Waugh's top-five for T20 World Cup

Mark Waugh has picked Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as one of his top five picks for the T20I showpiece Down Under. Bumrah recently returned to action after recovering from a back injury in the three-match T20 series against Australia that India won 2-1. The 28-year-old, who underwent rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore, looked fully fit but he's yet to get back to his old rhythm. "I think he's a fantastic bowler in all formats, actually. His ability to get wickets in T20 cricket is key. He can bowl at the death and he can bowl up front," Waugh told the ICC website.

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Babar Azam 61 Runs Away From Breaking Another Big Virat Kohli Record

IND vs SA: India, South Africa Teams Reach Thiruvananthapuram Ahead Of First T20I

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I Live Updates: Focus On Death Bowling As India Take On South Africa

Suryakumar Yadav On The Cusp Of Breaking Shikhar Dhawan's Big T20I Record

Taniya Bhatia Slams London Hotel For Not Responding To Robbery Complaint

India pacer Mohammed Shami tests negative for Covid-19

Sourav Ganguly relives Lord's balcony triumph in India

Jasprit Bumrah in Mark Waugh's top-five for T20 World Cup