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Hardik Pandya "Doesn't Need To Be Told By Coaches What He Needs To Do": Glenn McGrath

With an IPL trophy for Gujarat Titans in their maiden season, Hardik Pandya has impressed one and all with his captaincy skills. The Indian all-rounder had been sidelined by injury and his inability to bowl had been in focus for quite some time. However, Hardik bowled at full tilt during IPL 2022, paving the way for his return to the international side. Hardik Pandya was also named Rishabh Pant's deputy for the South Africa T20Is. He was also be leading Team India in the T20I series against Ireland. With his stocks at an all-time high, Glenn McGrath is among many who have lauded the all-rounder. The former Australia fast bowler is of the belief that Hardik Pandya doesn't need to be told by coaches what he needs to do.

"For 3 Years I've Been Looking From Outside": Dinesh Karthik On India Comeback

After being on the sidelines for almost three years, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that he is enjoying every moment of his second stint with the Indian team. Karthik has made a comeback to the Indian team for the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa, and will also be a part of the squad for the two T20Is against Ireland, later this month. Ahead of the fourth T20I against the Proteas in Rajkot, Karthik said that his dream of playing for the Indian team has kept him going for a decade or so.

Watch: Team India Captain Rohit Sharma Plays Gully Cricket In Mumbai

Rohit Sharma, captain of the Indian cricket team, is currently on a break, but is still enjoying the game. The 33-year-old was recently spotted playing gully cricket with a few school boys in Mumbai. A social media user shared a video of Sharma's outing on Twitter.

"My Job Is To Stay One Step Ahead": India Star Harshal Patel On How To Outfox Batters

As he doesn't possess the pace of Umran Mailk, India medium pacer Harshal Patel feels he has to keep upping his ‘variations' game to extend his nascent international career. Harshal had made his India debut after the T20 World Cup last November and more than six months into international cricket, the 31-year-old has 17 wickets in 11 games at an average of 19.52. Slower pitches suit his style of bowling more and that was evident in the last two games after the hammering he got on a true Kotla surface in the series opener.

"Not Bothered About Who's Fastest": South Africa Pacer On Umran Malik Comparisons

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje is one of the fastest bowlers going around the world as he has the ability to hit the 150kmph mark consistently. The pacer has taken three wickets so far in the ongoing five-match T20I series against India and is one of the main bowlers in the South African attack. The visitors are currently leading the five-match series 2-1 and a day prior to the fourth T20I in Rajkot, Nortje talked about comparisons with Indian speedster Umran Malik and how his focus remains on winning games for the team rather than competing to bowl the fastest ball.

India Vs South Africa: "If People Like You Go To Gym," Ruturaj Gaikwad Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal

Team India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad jokingly trolled teammate Yuzvendra Chahal for his physique after the young Indian side came roaring back in the T20I series. During an interaction with the leg spinner after India's win over South Africa in the third T20I of the five-match series on June 14, the right-handed batter made the funny comment. When asked by Chahal about his fitness, Gaikwad said that when people like him go to the gym, it keeps others motivated.

Dinesh Karthik's Video On "Roll No.1 Coming Out Of Viva Room" Is Comedy Gold

Dinesh Karthik returned to the Indian team for the first time since 2019 for the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa at home and the veteran wicketkeeper-batter is making sure that his teammates are sufficiently entertained in his company. Karthik took to Twitter on Thursday to share a video that will leave you in splits, especially if you have taken "viva" exams. In the video, members of the Indian squad are seen sitting in a plane, and Karthik makes a grand entrance while wearing stylish shades as the rest break into applause.

"If Rohit Sharma Not Available...": Wasim Jaffer's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

For star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, 2022 has been a transformative year. Shedding doubts about his fitness, ability to bowl and whether he still deserved a spot in the Indian lineup, he led Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League season in their debut campaign and what was indeed his maiden campaign as a captain. And now, he is all set to captain India in the two-match T20 International series against Ireland later this month. And former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer feels that the selectors made the right choice in picking him as the captain and said that the all-rounder would be his first preference to lead India in Rohit Sharma's absence.

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Hardik Pandya "Doesn't Need To Be Told By Coaches What He Needs To Do": Glenn McGrath

"For 3 Years I've Been Looking From Outside": Dinesh Karthik On India Comeback

Watch: Team India Captain Rohit Sharma Plays Gully Cricket In Mumbai

"My Job Is To Stay One Step Ahead": India Star Harshal Patel On How To Outfox Batters

"Not Bothered About Who's Fastest": South Africa Pacer On Umran Malik Comparisons

India Vs South Africa: "If People Like You Go To Gym," Ruturaj Gaikwad Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal

Dinesh Karthik's Video On "Roll No.1 Coming Out Of Viva Room" Is Comedy Gold

"If Rohit Sharma Not Available...": Wasim Jaffer's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya