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"Looking To Start Fresh In Different Jersey": Ravindra Jadeja Tweets Ahead Of England Test

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is expected to make his much-awaited return to competitive action when India take on England in the 5th rescheduled Test, which will conclude the Test series postponed last year due to a Covid outbreak in the Indian camp. Jadeja played for Chennai Super Kings during the first half of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, before a bruised rib ruled him out for the last four games of the season. Eyeing a fresh start, Jadeja, who had a disappointing outing with CSK during IPL 2022, took to social media recently and shared a post.

"Lot Of Young Openers Ahead Of Prithvi Shaw": Former India Selector

Young opening batter Prithvi Shaw was once again overlooked as the Indian squad for the two T20 Internationals against Ireland was announced. Shaw, despite impressing in the Indian Premier League with his ability to provide quick starts with the bat, has played just a single T20I for India, which came last year in Sri Lanka, when he got out for a golden duck. While Shaw was always touted as a player with huge potential for India, the likes of Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad have gone ahead of him in the pecking order.

"Slightly Overweight And Bulky": Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Raises Concerns Over Rishabh Pant's Fitness

Rishabh Pant was given the responsibility of leading Team India after KL Rahul suffered an injury on the eve the opening T20I of the five-match series against South Africa. He didn't have the best of starts as India lost the first two matches of the series. But under the stewardship of Pant, the hosts fought back brilliantly to level the series at 2-2 with the deciding T20I to be played later today. While Pant has received praise from many quarters for his captaincy, his batting performance has been put under the scanner after a string of low scores.

India vs South Africa, 5th T20I, India Predicted XI: Hosts Likely To Retain Playing XI

The India vs South Africa T20I series has been a roller-coaster ride so far. While the Proteas won the first two matches in dominating fashion, the hosts ruled the roost in the following two. With the series evenly poised at 2-2, it now goes to the decider which will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. With a lot at stake, both the sides would aim to put their best foot forward in the winner-takes-all contest.

"Not In The Plans...": Former India Pacer's Big Statement On Mohammed Shami's T20 World Cup Chances

With the T20 World Cup set to be held later this year in Australia, Team India faces a selection dilemma with only a handful of games left before the start of the tournament. While the management has given several newcomers a chance to impress in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, it is still not clear whether veteran pacer Mohammed Shami will make the cut to the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup. Former India pacer Ashish Nehra said that although Shami might not play in the T20 World Cup in Australia, the managers should "definitely" consider Shami for next year's ODI World Cup at home.

"Rishabh Pant Will Find It Hard To Get A Place" In T20I XI: Ex-India Cricketer

While the Indian cricket team will feel enthused about Dinesh Karthik's form since his international comeback in the ongoing T20 International series against South Africa, Rishabh Pant's form will be a matter of concern for them. India are playing the series against South Africa without some senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav are unavailable with injury. With those four players set to feature in India's playing XI when they go to Australia for the T20 World Cup in October-November, Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik also seem to have consolidated their positions in the team with their performances.

"He Doesn't Drop...": Avesh Khan On Rahul Dravid's Role In His 4r-Wicket Haul vs South Africa

India pacer Avesh Khan felt the pressure after going wicket-less in the first three games but said head coach Rahul Dravid's faith in him pushed him to come up with a match-winning performance in the fourth T20I. Avesh relied on the hard lengths to end up with career-best figures of four for 18 in his young international career. Despite losses in the first two games, India did not change the playing eleven.

"He Hasn't Learnt": Sunil Gavaskar Reacts To Rishabh Pant's Batting Flaw

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has questioned Rishabh Pant's shot selection, saying it is "not a good sign" that the Indian stumper is repeatedly falling into the outside the off-stump trap in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. Pant, who has scored 740 runs in 47 T20Is at 23.12, has been getting out in almost identical fashion while going for the big shot wife outside the off-stump.

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"Looking To Start Fresh In Different Jersey": Ravindra Jadeja Tweets Ahead Of England Test

"Lot Of Young Openers Ahead Of Prithvi Shaw": Former India Selector

"Slightly Overweight And Bulky": Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Raises Concerns Over Rishabh Pant's Fitness

India vs South Africa, 5th T20I, India Predicted XI: Hosts Likely To Retain Playing XI

"Not In The Plans...": Former India Pacer's Big Statement On Mohammed Shami's T20 World Cup Chances

"Rishabh Pant Will Find It Hard To Get A Place" In T20I XI: Ex-India Cricketer

"He Doesn't Drop...": Avesh Khan On Rahul Dravid's Role In His 4r-Wicket Haul vs South Africa

"He Hasn't Learnt": Sunil Gavaskar Reacts To Rishabh Pant's Batting Flaw