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Explained: Why Jasprit Bumrah Is India's Most Important Player - A Statistical Look

What sort of an impact will Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the T20 World Cup 2022 have on the Indian team's chances? As far as the mood among fans and former cricketers is concerned, the level of optimism has certainly dropped. Bumrah, who undoubtedly is one of the finest pacers in the world, has been central to Team India's success over the last 3-4 years. In fact, statistics as per ESPNcricinfo, suggest that his absence has a detrimental effect on bowlers around him too when it comes to T20Is.

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players

All the stand-by players for the T20 World Cup, playing in the South Africa ODI series will aim to use the three games to make a case for themselves for the main squad, stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan said on Wednesday. With Jasprit Bumrah already ruled out, the series could be a shot-out between Deepak Chahar, who is in the stand-by list and Mohammed Siraj, who could make that list in the event that Mohammed Shami fails to become match-fit before October 15.

"Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Are My Idols": Rajat Patidar Ahead Of 1st ODI Against South Africa

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are two of the finest batters to have graced Indian cricket. Over the course of their careers, the two stalwarts have done wonders with the bat and inspired thousands of budding cricketers. One of those emerging stars who has idolised Kohli and Rohit over the years is Rajat Patidar, the man who could make his ODI debut for India on Thursday against South Africa.

Want To Be Fit And In Good Frame Of Mind For 2023 ODI World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan

He has easily been India's most consistent ODI batter in last two years and at 36, all Shikhar Dhawan wants is to stay fit and play the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Dhawan has had a solid career, amassing 2315, 6647 and 1759 runs in 34 Test, 158 ODI and 68 T20 matches respectively. Dhawan has captained the ODI team in Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe and will don the responsibility once again in the three-match ODI series against South Africa starting here on Thursday.

Wasim Jaffer's Birthday Wish For Rishabh Pant Comes With A Hilarious Meme Starring Rohit Sharma

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant turned 25 on Tuesday and Wasim Jaffer extended his birthday wishes in quintessential fashion, with a meme. The meme, with three frames of India captain Rohit Sharma interviewing Pant, shows the former wishing the latter and asking him what he wants as a birthday gift. "Batting," is the reply in the second frame and the third has Rohit with a whacky expression. The tweet, in the backdrop of Pant not getting a chance to bat in the two T20Is against South Africa despite being in the playing XI, went viral in no time.

"My No. 4 Spot Is In Trouble": Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Take On Dinesh Karthik's Indore Performance

The No. 4 spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup is definitely sealed, all thanks to Suryakumar Yadav who has been in the form of his life in the shortest format. The batter is widely touted as the most important figure in India's batting unit in T20Is. But, the way Dinesh Karthik played at No. 4 position in the 3rd T20I against South Africa at Indore, albeit in a losing cause, even Surya was impressed. Lauding Karthik's knock, Suryakumar said that his No. 4 spot could in trouble because of the veteran wicket-keeper batter's innings.

India And Pakistan Stars Locked In Battle For Top Spot In T20I Rankings

India's Suryakumar Yadav moved considerably closer to Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, the number one ranked T20I batter in the world, intensifying the competition for the top spot. Both Rizwan and Suryakumar had decent outing in their home series against England and South Africa respectively. By concluding India's most recent T20I series at home against South Africa with two half-centuries and as their highest run scorer with a total of 119 runs, Yadav maintained his astounding climb in 2022.

Rishabh Pant Has A Face Full Of Cake Inside Dressing Room On His Birthday. See Pics

India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant didn't have the most memorable outing in the 3-match T20I series against South Africa, where he got to bat only once in three matches. Though India emerged triumphant 2-1, Pant would've liked to do a little more in the series. Opening the batting for the team in the final match of the series at Indore, Pant, who was celebrating his 25th birthday, didn't quite click with the bat. But, the defeat in the game didn't spoil celebrations in the dressing room, both for the series triumph and the stumper's birthday.

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Explained: Why Jasprit Bumrah Is India's Most Important Player - A Statistical Look

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players

"Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Are My Idols": Rajat Patidar Ahead Of 1st ODI Against South Africa

Want To Be Fit And In Good Frame Of Mind For 2023 ODI World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan

Wasim Jaffer's Birthday Wish For Rishabh Pant Comes With A Hilarious Meme Starring Rohit Sharma

"My No. 4 Spot Is In Trouble": Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Take On Dinesh Karthik's Indore Performance

India And Pakistan Stars Locked In Battle For Top Spot In T20I Rankings

Rishabh Pant Has A Face Full Of Cake Inside Dressing Room On His Birthday. See Pics