Former South Africa star batter AB de Villiers backed India's decision to include Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20I squad for the Afghanistan series.
A maiden ODI century by wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and a half-century by Tilak Varma helped India post a competitive 296/8 in the third ODI against South Africa at Paarl on Thursday.
Indian batter Sanju Samson smashed a sensational ton for India in the third ODI against South Africa in Paarl, expressing delight over his maiden ODI century, Samson said that it feels emotional after seeing results go his way following so much hard work.
Sanju finally brought up his first ODI ton while Tilak, Rinku Singh delivered valuable performances. Rajat Patidar also played an explosive, but short knock on debut.
In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), players were seen practising in nets ahead of the first ODI, which will take place on Sunday.
Following India's disappointing five-wicket loss against South Africa in the second T20I match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday, 'Men in Blue' batter Tilak Varma said that they will strive to do better in the bowling attack
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the South Africa tour which will begin in less than a fortnight has seen some much-awaited comebacks but also the absence of some of the most renowned faces especially in the Test format.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's fireworks in the death overs helped India set Australia a daunting target of 222/3 in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Assam on Tuesday.
Rohit and Virat have not been part of India's T20I team since the last year's 10-wicket loss to England in ICC T20 World Cup 2022 semifinals in Australia in November. Youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad among many are being tried out in their absence
India and Australia will lock horns in the second T20I in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. India has a 1-0 lead in the series. In the game during a 209-run chase, Tilak showed a lot of positive intent with some sweeps, reverse sweeps, but was dismissed by spinner Tanveer Sangha for 12.