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India vs South Africa T20I Series: Five Talking Points - From Ishan Kishan's Batting To Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Bowling

The recently-concluded India vs South Africa series saw an anti-climax as the decider match got washed out due to rain. However, by then, the spectators had already witnessed a neck-and-neck contest between the two sides that saw the series being drawn 2-2. It started with the Proteas' authority and concluded with a memorable comeback by Team India. Though the final match couldn't take place, the series gave a good opportunity to both the sides to test themselves ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

"Ring Up MS Dhoni": Former Australia Spinner's Advice For Rishabh Pant

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made his captaincy debut during the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against South Africa earlier this month. The series ended all-squared at 2-2, after the final T20I was abandoned due to rain. Pant's leadership, however, was under the scanner after India had lost the first two games to the Proteas. In the same light, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg feels Pant should back himself more often, pointing out that he shouldn't let others influence the decisions. Hogg also said that Pant should either call former India captain MS Dhoni, or have a chat with head coach Rahul Dravid if he has any doubts regarding the captaincy.

"Comeback To The Indian Team...": Prithvi Shaw Opens Up On Making A Return To National Side

Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh would be squaring off in the final of the Ranji Trophy, beginning Wednesday in Bengaluru. Madhya Pradesh are in the final for the first time, while Mumbai are the domestic powerhouse, having won the competition on 41 occasions. Mumbai captain Prithvi Shaw would be playing against Chandrakant Pandit's Madhya Pradesh, and it is important to mention that Pandit was Shaw's first domestic cricket coach.

"15th Anniversary...": Wasim Jaffer's Epic Reply To Michael Vaughan Goes Viral After Ex-England Captain Trolls Him

Michael Vaughan and Wasim Jaffer's banter on social media is legendary. The former England cricket team captain and the ex-Indian cricket team player have often pulled each other's leg on Twitter and other social media platform. But the recent Twitter banter between them takes the cake. On Monday, Jaffer shared a photo of him at the Lord's Cricket Ground with the caption: "Sun is shining, the weather is sweet @HomeOfCricket". Vaughan retweeted the image with the caption: "Is it the 20th anniversary of my first Test wicket you are here for Wasim?"

"What Has Led Sanju Samson Down": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines Reasons Behind Star's Inconsistency

Sanju Samson has got yet another opportunity to consolidate his place in the Indian cricket team. He is part of the Hardik Pandya-led India squad that will play two T20Is against Ireland later this month. With several other wicketkeeper-batters like Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, and the veteran Dinesh Karthik playing well with far more consistency than the 27-year-old, it is going to be a daunting task for Samson to make it to the T20 World Cup squad. Samson has time and again impressed with his abilities only to falter with his consistency.

"That Kind Of Temperament": Sunil Gavaskar Names One Player Who Should Have Been Part Of India Squad For Ireland T20Is

India's 17-member squad for the two T20Is against Ireland later this month had several youngsters getting selected, some of whom did really well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The team will be led by Hardik Pandya and will be another opportunity for the Indian team management to zero in on the players who are likely to make it to the T20 World Cup, going to be held in Australia in October-November. However, one name that was missing from the squad was Rahul Tewatia.

Ravichandran Ashwin Missed Flight To England After Testing COVID-19 Positive: Report

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to the United Kingdom along with his team mates for the one-off 'fifth Test' after testing positive for COVID-19, a BCCI source told PTI on Monday. Ashwin is currently in quarantine and will only join the squad after meeting all protocols requirements. The Indian team had left for UK on June 16. "Ashwin hasn't travelled with the squad to UK as he has tested positive for Covid 19 before departure. But we are hopeful that he will recover well in time before the Test match starts on July 1," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Watch: "A Moment To Cherish..." Shikhar Dhawan Shares Adorable Video With Son Zoravar

Shikhar Dhawan is currently enjoying a break from his hectic schedule in cricket. Playing for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the left-handed opener scored 460 runs in 14 matches to end up as the eighth-highest scorer in the franchise cricket league. He had an average of 38.33 and a strike-rate of 122.66. However, he did not find a place in the India squad for the recently-concluded South Africa series. He does not even feature in the India T20I squad that will play against Ireland later this month.

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India vs South Africa T20I Series: Five Talking Points - From Ishan Kishan's Batting To Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Bowling

"Ring Up MS Dhoni": Former Australia Spinner's Advice For Rishabh Pant

"Comeback To The Indian Team...": Prithvi Shaw Opens Up On Making A Return To National Side

"15th Anniversary...": Wasim Jaffer's Epic Reply To Michael Vaughan Goes Viral After Ex-England Captain Trolls Him

"What Has Led Sanju Samson Down": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines Reasons Behind Star's Inconsistency

"That Kind Of Temperament": Sunil Gavaskar Names One Player Who Should Have Been Part Of India Squad For Ireland T20Is

Ravichandran Ashwin Missed Flight To England After Testing COVID-19 Positive: Report

Watch: "A Moment To Cherish..." Shikhar Dhawan Shares Adorable Video With Son Zoravar