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Should Umran Malik Be Picked For India's T20 World Cup Squad? Ravi Shastri Says "No". Here's Why

Umran Malik's selection in the Indian cricket squad for the five-match T20I series against South Africa, which started on Thursday, has raised expectations from the 22-year-old pacer. Having enthralled all with his speed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Umran's rise is being closely followed. Many former players, including the great Dale Steyn, believe that it's time for Umran to be inducted into the playing XI. With only a handful of series for the Indian cricket team before the T20 World Cup in Australia in October, Umran needs to make his mark quick at the international level if he wants to book a berth in the Indian squad for the showpiece event.

Shoaib Akhtar Reveals How He Planned Sachin Tendulkar's "First Ball" Dismissal In 1999 Kolkata Test

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has recalled that he had planned Sachin Tendulkar's first-ball dismissal during the 1999 Test against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Incidentally, Akhtar had bowled Rahul Dravid and Tendulkar off consecutive deliveries during the first Test, which made him an overnight sensation in international cricket. During an interaction on Sportskeeda, Akhtar said that he wasn't surprised with Tendulkar's dismissal, saying that he was confident about getting the 'Master Blaster' out on the first ball.

India vs South Africa: "Would Not Ask For A Spot" When Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul Are In The Team, Says Ishan Kishan

When India posted 211/4 in 20 overs against South Africa in the first T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, not many would have given the Proteas a chance but it was David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen who pulled off a win for the visitors as Proteas chased down the total with seven wickets in hand and five balls to spare. Miller and van der Dussen had put on 131 runs for the fourth wicket for South Africa.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Refuses To Give Strike To Dinesh Karthik In Final Over Of India vs South Africa 1st T20I

India's hopes of winning a record 13th consecutive T20I game were dashed as they lost to South Africa in the first game of the five-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. After being put into bat, India posted a strong total of 211 for four in 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan emerging as the top-scorer with 76 off 48 balls. In reply, South Africa, despite losing an early wicket, chased down the total with five balls to spare.

"Disappointed To Not See...": Mohammad Kaif Is Surprised To See This Star Missing From India T20I Squad vs South Africa

Several senior players have been rested for India's T20I squad for the five-match series against South Africa. The team bears a fresh look as veterans like Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya have made a comeback into the squad, while youngsters like Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik ad Ravi Bishnoi have found a chance too. In the absence of the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, the fresh-look squad is part of the experimentation that the Indian team management will undertake in the lead up to the 2022 T20 World Cup.

India's New-Look Top-Order Shows Intent But Pace Still An Issue For Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Scoreboard often reveals what is suggestive and conceals what is vital. In all likelihood, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad will not open for India when they take on Pakistan in their opening T20 World Cup game at the MCG in the last week of October. Yet, this series will be the first of its kind indicator of how life without Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli will look as and when the situation arises. If the first evening is any indicator, the Ruturaj Gaikwads and the Ishan Kishans are ready to shed the archaic style of safety first approach that became India's undoing during the last global edition.

India vs South Africa - Team India Playing XI: Umran Malik Misses Out As Ruturaj Gaikwad And Dinesh Karthik Included

The first match of the T20I series between India and South Africa is about to get underway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl. India's stand-in captain Rishabh Pant said that it was a proud moment for him as a Delhi boy to lead India for the first time in his home town.

India vs South Africa - "Team India Would Want Him To...": Sunil Gavaskar On Hardik Pandya's Batting Position

Hardik Pandya is the centre of attraction after a splendid IPL 2022 season as India begin its preparations for the T20 World Cup with a five-match series against South Africa. The first match of the series is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi and there is a lot of chatter about what should be Hardik Pandya's batting position in the national team. Hardik excelled in the number 4 spot while batting for Gujarat Titans and ended the season with 413 runs, the most for the IPL champions.

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Should Umran Malik Be Picked For India's T20 World Cup Squad? Ravi Shastri Says "No". Here's Why

Shoaib Akhtar Reveals How He Planned Sachin Tendulkar's "First Ball" Dismissal In 1999 Kolkata Test

India vs South Africa: "Would Not Ask For A Spot" When Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul Are In The Team, Says Ishan Kishan

Watch: Hardik Pandya Refuses To Give Strike To Dinesh Karthik In Final Over Of India vs South Africa 1st T20I

"Disappointed To Not See...": Mohammad Kaif Is Surprised To See This Star Missing From India T20I Squad vs South Africa

India's New-Look Top-Order Shows Intent But Pace Still An Issue For Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad

India vs South Africa - Team India Playing XI: Umran Malik Misses Out As Ruturaj Gaikwad And Dinesh Karthik Included

India vs South Africa - "Team India Would Want Him To...": Sunil Gavaskar On Hardik Pandya's Batting Position