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India vs South Africa: Prithvi Shaw's Cryptic Post After Snub From India Squad For South Africa ODIs

Young explosive batter Prithvi Shaw was once again left out as India on Sunday announced their squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa that is set to start on Thursday. The 22-year-old took to Instagram later in the day to share a cryptic message on his stories, that has since gone viral on social media. "Don't trust their words, trust their actions, because actions will prove why words are meaningless," he wrote in the message shared on Instagram stories.

Mismanagement Galore During India vs South Africa T20I In Guwahati

Trust Assam Cricket Association (ACA) to mess it up every time. Chaos once again reigned supreme at the ACA Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati during the India-South Africa second T20I on Sunday. If a snake slithering onto the field during India's innings was not enough, the worst was in store when the stadium went into partial darkness during South Africa's chase of the massive target of 238, causing a second interruption in the match.

"Need To Get Our Act Together": Rohit Sharma On India's Death Bowling

India's death overs bowling issues is not a concern but the team does need to improve its execution at the back end of the match, said skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday. Invited to bat, India posted a massive 237 for 3 but South Africa recovered from a disastrous start to take the game deep before eventually falling short by 16 runs as the hosts claimed their first win over the Proteas in a T20 series at home. "The team wants to play and bowl in a certain way and we want to give them that freedom. Yes, we have not really bowled well in the death in the last five or six games. But that is the area where people will challenge us and we are doing the same to the opposition as well," Rohit said in the post-match presentation.

Watch: Snake In Guwahati Stadium Stops Play In 2nd India vs South Africa T20I

In one of the most bizarre incidents on a cricket pitch in recent times, the second T20I between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Stadium was interrupted after a snake entered the ground. Yes, you read that right! After the seventh over of India's innings was completed, players spotted a snake on the pitch and play came to a halt. It was Wayne Parnell who spotted the snake and as the play stopped, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock were seen having a chat. Groundstaff eventually ran in with sticks and a bucket and took the snake out of the field.

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul Go Past Star Pakistan Duo To Script T20I Record

India's opening duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul made it to the record books of T20Is as they broke the record of having most 50-plus partnerships in the format and most partnership runs for India in T20Is. The Indian duo achieved this feat during the second T20I of the three-match series against South Africa. Pakistan's opening pair of Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan held the record (14) for the most 50-plus partnerships in T20Is but were overtaken by the Indian pair of Rohit and Rahul.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Baffled By Umpire's Decision To Not Give A Wide, Asks For DRS

Rohit Sharma-led Team India would look to seal the ongoing three-match T20I series against South Africa on Sunday by winning the second T20I in Guwahati. In the match, Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Indian side did not make any changes to their playing XI while South Africa brought in Lungi Ngidi. KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma came out to bat with intent, and the duo looked to register boundaries at regular intervals.

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, 2nd T20I, Weather Forecast: Rain Threatens To Hamper Match In Guwahati

India are scheduled to take on South Africa at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati later on Sunday in the second T20I of the three-match series, but rain may hamper proceedings in Assam. According to Accuweather, Guwahati is likely to experience some heavy thunderstorms, with three hours of rain expected. Tickets at the Barsapara Stadium have been sold out for the match, but the fans are likely to be disappointed as there is a chance the match may not happen. The last international match at the stadium had also been abandoned due to rain.

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India vs South Africa: Prithvi Shaw's Cryptic Post After Snub From India Squad For South Africa ODIs

Mismanagement Galore During India vs South Africa T20I In Guwahati

"Need To Get Our Act Together": Rohit Sharma On India's Death Bowling

Watch: Snake In Guwahati Stadium Stops Play In 2nd India vs South Africa T20I

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul Go Past Star Pakistan Duo To Script T20I Record

Watch: Rohit Sharma Baffled By Umpire's Decision To Not Give A Wide, Asks For DRS

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

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I, Weather Forecast: Rain Threatens To Hamper Match In Guwahati