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India vs South Africa: Avesh Khan Reveals Captain Rishabh Pant's Advice That Resulted In Wicket In 4th T20I

Avesh Khan was in top form in the 4th T20 International (T20I) against South Africa as he took four wickets to help India register a thumping 82-run win. The pacer got the wickets of Dwaine Pretorius, Rassie van der Dussen, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj to return with career-best figures of 4/18. Speaking after the match, Avesh revealed how Rishabh Pant's suggestion helped him bag the wicket of Jansen. Avesh had bowled a terrific bouncer that hit Jansen on the grill. On the very next delivery, the lanky pacer was out caught in the deep as Avesh foxed him with a slower delivery.

"Who Would Have Thought 7 Months Back?": Hardik Pandya On Being Named Captain For Ireland Series

All-rounder Hardik Pandya has been having a dream run as he first led Gujarat Titans to an IPL title in their debut season and now, he has been chosen to lead Team India in the upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland, beginning June 26. In IPL 2022, Hardik registered 487 runs and took eight wickets apart from showing his captaincy credentials, and his performances have been well recognised by the Indian selectors and team management. Before the fourth T20I against South Africa, Hardik was asked about his emotions on being named captain.

"Feeling Very Secure In This Setup": Dinesh Karthik After Match-Winning 55-Run Knock

A total of 155 international games across formats in 18 years since his debut doesn't do justice to Dinesh Karthik's immense potential but it has perhaps got to do with the insecurities that crop up with sporadic chances over the years. Having played a big role in India's series-levelling 82-run win against South Africa, Karthik attributes performances like 27-ball-55 to a sense of security and clarity in thought process.

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Dinesh Karthik, Avesh Khan Shine As India Thrash South Africa To Level Series 2-2

Dinesh Karthik played a knock to remember before Avesh Khan gave his dad a "perfect birthday present" with a fiery spell as India steam-rolled South Africa by 82 runs here on Friday to level the five-match series 2-2. Karthik (55 off 27) scored his maiden fifty close to 16 years after his T20 debut and alongside vice-captain Hardik Pandya (46 off 31 ) took India to a fighting 169 for six. For the second game in a row, South African batters faltered and collapsed to 87 for nine in 16.5 overs with skipper Temba Bavuma retired hurt.

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

The 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most memorable Test series ever as it saw a battered and bruised Team India overcoming all odds and stunning Australia in their own backyard. Heading into the fourth Test at Gabba, the series was level at 1-1 and eventually it all boiled down to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant as he led India's charge to chase down 328 in the final innings. It is important to note that Australia had not lost at the Gabba for 32 years before India eventually defeated them.

In T20Is, "Won't Say Rishabh Pant Is A Certainty": Ex-India Cricketer's Huge Statement

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is currently leading Team India in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa. He was named as skipper after KL Rahul was ruled out on the eve of the first T20I. Currently, the hosts are trailing 1-2 in the series and they face a must-win game against the Proteas in the fourth T20I on Friday evening in Rajkot.

India vs South Africa: Ashish Nehra Says Team Management "Hasn't Shown Full Confidence" In Avesh Khan

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra has expressed his concerns over how young fast bowler Avesh Khan has been used in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa. The 35-year-old went wicketless in the first three games, but Nehra feels that Avesh hasn't performed badly. Speaking on the eve of the fourth T20I, Nehra pointed out that if India need someone to bowl during the middle and death overs, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh might be a better option for the team.

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Avesh Khan Make way For Arshdeep Singh?

After losing the first two matches of the five-match T20I series, Team India bounced back beautifully to beat the high-flying Proteas in the third game to stay alive in the contest. It was a clinical show from the Rishabh Pant-led team, who first posted a total of 179/5 on the board before bundling out the Proteas for 131 runs. While Ruturaj Gaikwad (57 off 35), Ishan Kishan (54 off 35) and Hardik Pandya (31 not out off 21) shone with the bat in the first half of the match, it was Harshal Patel (4/25) and Yuzvendra Chahal (3/20) who hogged the limelight with the ball.

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India vs South Africa: Avesh Khan Reveals Captain Rishabh Pant's Advice That Resulted In Wicket In 4th T20I

"Who Would Have Thought 7 Months Back?": Hardik Pandya On Being Named Captain For Ireland Series

"Feeling Very Secure In This Setup": Dinesh Karthik After Match-Winning 55-Run Knock

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Dinesh Karthik, Avesh Khan Shine As India Thrash South Africa To Level Series 2-2

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

In T20Is, "Won't Say Rishabh Pant Is A Certainty": Ex-India Cricketer's Huge Statement

India vs South Africa: Ashish Nehra Says Team Management "Hasn't Shown Full Confidence" In Avesh Khan

India vs South Africa, 4th T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Avesh Khan Make way For Arshdeep Singh?