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"Dreams Do Come True": Dinesh Karthik's First Reaction After Being Named in India's T20 World Cup Squad

There was little surprise in store in India's squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup 15-member squad which was announced om Monday. The squad bore a striking resemblance to the one that played in the recently-concluded Asia Cup, barring the exception of Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel - both of whom made a return to the squad after recuperating from injuries. The squad announcement was yet another validation of Dinesh Karthik's resurgence in recent times as he was named as one of the two wicketkeepers along with Rishabh Pant. The veteran wicketkeeper had a stellar IPL and has emerged as a great finisher in the T20 format.

Smriti Mandhana Considering Pulling Out Of Women's Big Bash League To Manage Workload

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is considering pulling out of the Women's Big Bash League to manage her workload, allowing her to be in top shape for national duty. Mandhana has been on the road since February when India played a bilateral series against New Zealand ahead of the ODI World Cup. After the Commonwealth Games last month, the southpaw stayed back in the UK for the Hundred and is now part of the bilateral series against hosts England.

England vs India, 2nd T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur And Co. Look For Improved Batting Effort In Must-Win Game Against England

After an underwhelming performance in the series opener against England, the Indian women's cricket team will be eyeing a much improved batting effort in the second T20 in Derby on Tuesday. The first game at Chester-Le-Street saw the Indian batters coming a cropper against the English bowlers. "We discussed a few things after the first game. We obviously didn't play the brand of cricket we played over the last few months. We really need to match the standards of what we have achieved in the past. It was a bit disappointing but it was just another bad day," said opener Smriti Mandhana in pre-match press conference.

Mohammed Shami, Sanju Samson Trend On Twitter After Not Making India's ICC T20 World Cup 15-Member Squad

India announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup squad in Australia and despite a poor Asia Cup showing, stuck to the same players. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are back from injury to bolster the pace attack while Axar Patel replaced the injured Ravindra Jadeja. Players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, who have copped flak for their poor showing in the Asia Cup, have both made it to the squad.

England secure comprehensive Oval Test win to clinch series against South Africa

Ben Stokes's England rounded off a memorable summer of cricket with a comprehensive nine-wicket win in the third and final Test at the Oval against South Africa to complete a 2-1 series win on Monday.

Skipper Dean Elgar not sure where South Africa will find Test runs

South Africa made 326 in their only innings at Lord’s in the first Test, but did not manage a score over 179 in their next four visits to the crease as Elgar conceded their brittle middle order is letting the side down. They used every batter in their extended tour-party in the series, but only Sarel Erwee managed a single half-century. "I always bank on experience and we don’t have that at Test level," Elgar told reporters.

Skipper Elgar not sure where South Africa will find test runs

LONDON : South Africa’s fragile top six and lack of runs at test level was exposed as England won a bowler-dominated three-match series 2-1 on Monday, leaving touring captain Dean Elgar with much to ponder ahead of their next five-day assignment in Australia.

Stokes vows no let-up in England's attacking approach after series win against SA

Ben Stokes vowed England would keep up their bold approach to Test cricket under coach Brendon McCullum after wrapping up a 2-1 series win over South Africa at The Oval on Monday.

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"Dreams Do Come True": Dinesh Karthik's First Reaction After Being Named in India's T20 World Cup Squad

Smriti Mandhana Considering Pulling Out Of Women's Big Bash League To Manage Workload

England vs India, 2nd T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur And Co. Look For Improved Batting Effort In Must-Win Game Against England

Mohammed Shami, Sanju Samson Trend On Twitter After Not Making India's ICC T20 World Cup 15-Member Squad

England secure comprehensive Oval Test win to clinch series against South Africa

Skipper Dean Elgar not sure where South Africa will find Test runs

Skipper Elgar not sure where South Africa will find test runs

Stokes vows no let-up in England's attacking approach after series win against SA