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Pakistan captain Babar Azam wants World Cup glory to fulfil boyhood dreams

Babar Azam hopes that his extraordinary run-scoring can fire Pakistan to World Cup glory -- and in the process fulfil a childhood dream. The 27-year-old is in the form of his life across the three formats of international cricket and last week became the first batsman to hit three consecutive centuries on two separate occasions in ODIs. But Azam told AFP that his prolific form will count for little if it does not bring success at the T20 World Cup in October in Australia and the 50-over showpiece in India next year.

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Dean Wilson reviews the fourth day at Trent Bridge

Watch: Joe Root's "Unbelievable" Reverse Scoop Six Off Tim Southee Goes Viral

England batter Joe Root has been in fine form over the course of last year and he showed his class once again in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after scoring 176 runs off 211 balls with the help of 26 fours and one six. He helped the hosts post 539 runs in reply to New Zealand's first innings score of 553, meaning the visitors could only take a slender lead of 14. On Day 4 of the ongoing Test, Root showed his complete range and even registered a reverse scoop six off the bowling of Tim Southee, leaving fans and commentators in awe.

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, South Africa Predicted XI: Will Quinton de Kock Be Back?

South Africa have played exceptionally well in the ongoing T20I series against India and this is the main reason, behind them standing on the cusp of registering a series victory. If the Proteas are able to win the third T20I, they will gain an unassailable 3-0 lead. So far, the Proteas have chased down totals of 212 and 149 and they have fully capitalised on winning the toss. It would be interesting to see whether Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram would be back for this game or not.

"When Match Becomes Tight, He Panics": Ex-India Cricketer Comes Down Hard on Rishabh Pant's Captaincy

Rishabh Pant, the India captain for the T20I series against South Africa, is yet to win an international match as skipper. Appointed the India captain on the eve of the series after KL Rahul was ruled out due to injury, Pant and the Indian cricket team have suffered two straight losses. As India face the Proteas in the third T20I, a must-win one for the hosts, Pant's captaincy will be under focus. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer had an interesting observation on Pant's captaincy.

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"Need To Have That X-factor...": India Great On Umran Malik's Inclusion In The Playing XI vs SA

The Rishabh Pant-led Indian cricket team faces a must-win situation against South Africa going into the third T20I in Vizag on Tuesday, after losing the first two games of the five-match series. After failing to defend 211 in the first T20I, the Indian bowlers again could not deliver while defending a modest total of 148 in the second T20I on Sunday. The Indian team management must be fully aware that they can't afford any more slip-ups against the Proteas. Several youngsters like Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh are waiting for a chance, and India great Zaheer Khan gave his take on the former' chances of inclusion.

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Umran Malik Get His Much-Awaited Debut?

India have all to do in the third T20I of the five-match series against South Africa as they are trailing 0-2 and they need to win the game in Vishakhapatnam if they want to maintain their hopes of winning the series. In the first two T20Is, the bowlers have delivered an underwhelming performance, failing to defend totals of 211 and 148. Only Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with four wickets and he was the only shining spot in the second game. So, it would be interesting to see whether the management looks to give Umran Malik a chance in the third T20I.

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam wants World Cup glory to fulfil boyhood dreams

Man Utd transfer round-up: Frenkie De Jong stance as target discusses Old Trafford snub

Watch: Joe Root's "Unbelievable" Reverse Scoop Six Off Tim Southee Goes Viral

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, South Africa Predicted XI: Will Quinton de Kock Be Back?

"When Match Becomes Tight, He Panics": Ex-India Cricketer Comes Down Hard on Rishabh Pant's Captaincy

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"Need To Have That X-factor...": India Great On Umran Malik's Inclusion In The Playing XI vs SA

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Umran Malik Get His Much-Awaited Debut?