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India vs South Africa: Kuldeep Yadav's Ripper Clean Bowls South Africa's Aiden Markram Through The Gate. Watch

After clinching the T20I series 2-1, India are currently taking on South Africa in the first ODI in Lucknow. Proteas were put into bat first and openers Quinton de Kock and Jaaneman Malan gave South Africa a decent start. However, the Indian bowlers made a strong comeback, taking three wickets in the space of 22 runs. Shadrul Thakur struck twice to dismiss Malan and Temba Bavuma, while Kuldeep Yadav castled Aiden Markram on a duck.

"360 Bit Too Much To Ask, Just Play 180 Degrees": Wasim Akram On Pakistan Batters

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram came down hard on the batters of Babar Azam-led side after the hosts stumbled to an eight-wicket loss in the sixth T20I against England on Friday. In a chat with Pakistan batting coach Mohammad Yousuf, Akram questioned the versatility of Pakistan batters, saying one should forget about playing 360 degrees, but they should at least try playing 180 degrees.

Batting Coach Vikram Rathour Reveals Why India Failed To Defend Targets

Defending targets in T20 Internationals has been a grey area for the Indian team but batting coach Vikram Rathour surprisingly cited "dew" being a factor which was not the case when the team played in the recently concluded Asia Cup. Since the Super 4s of the Asia Cup, India have played six T20Is and won three of them while losing three. However, all the three defeats -- against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia -- have come while defending targets. Contrary to Rathour's claims, none of the Indian team members, who spoke to the media after the defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai, blamed it on the dew factor making defending difficult.

Failed to defend targets because of dew: India batting coach Vikram Rathour

Asia Cup. Since the Super 4s of the Asia Cup, India have played six T20Is and won three of them while losing three. However, all the three defeats -- against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia -- have come while defending targets. Contrary to Rathour's claims, none of the Indian team members, who spoke to the media after the defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai, blamed it on the dew factor making defending difficult.

Elgar backs Markram to fight for his spot: 'He is still too talented not to play Tests'

South Africa's batting came under massive scrutiny after a horrid performance saw them lose the three-match Test series 2-1 against England.

"Two Other Teams Playing...": On Repeatedly Being Asked Questions On India, Wasim Akram Says This On Air

Ahead of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Asia Cup Super 4 encounter in Sharjah on Wednesday, legendary pacer Wasim Akram came up with a witty reply as host Mayanti Langer asked him a question on India. While Mayanti asked Wasim to share his views of India's twin-losses to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the legendary pacer passed this question away to the other expert on the panel, Sanjay Manjrekar. Akram said they had talked enough about India while ignoring Wednesday's game between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Asia Cup: Akram, Shastri, Gambhir question Pant's shot selection against Pakistan

Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram and Gautam Gambhir have criticised Rishabh Pant for his poor shot selection during India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Pant was dismissed off a googly by Shadab Khan, as he tried a reverse sweep, an attempt that experts found to be trifle indiscreet. The wicketkeeper-batter was premeditated and the execution was poor as the ball went straight into the hands of Asif Ali at backward point, resulting in his dismissal at a crucial juncture.

"Ye Ladka Bahut Pasand Hai": Wasim Akram On "Fearless" India Star

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram was all praise for Hardik Pandya, saying that the all-rounder is his favourite player in the shortest format of the game. Akram's comments came ahead of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 clash in Dubai. Both teams had met during the Group stage, and it was Hardik who proved to be the match-winner for India. The all-rounder took three wickets and played a decisive cameo of 33 not out off 17 balls. Ahead of the Super 4 clash, Akram labelled Hardik as a "fearless" cricketer, and added that the all-rounder reminds him of himself.

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India vs South Africa: Kuldeep Yadav's Ripper Clean Bowls South Africa's Aiden Markram Through The Gate. Watch

"360 Bit Too Much To Ask, Just Play 180 Degrees": Wasim Akram On Pakistan Batters

Batting Coach Vikram Rathour Reveals Why India Failed To Defend Targets

Failed to defend targets because of dew: India batting coach Vikram Rathour

Elgar backs Markram to fight for his spot: 'He is still too talented not to play Tests'

"Two Other Teams Playing...": On Repeatedly Being Asked Questions On India, Wasim Akram Says This On Air

Asia Cup: Akram, Shastri, Gambhir question Pant's shot selection against Pakistan

"Ye Ladka Bahut Pasand Hai": Wasim Akram On "Fearless" India Star