The former South African batter pointed out that Rana does not have a lot of international experience with the new ball, but is well supported in the pace department.
'Her outstanding performance in the World Cup has definitely added to her brand value significantly. The high WPL bids validate it more.'
The selectors have clearly gone for the status quo rather than addressing the elephant in the room by picking Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their first T20 series in 14 months. Will it have a bearing on India's chances in another T20 World Cup?
Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.
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The opener also milked 100 runs for the opening wicket with Devon Conway.
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India's aggressive batting approach, which has brought a lot of success, is credit to former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid, according to Ravichandran Ashwin.
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'It's something the ICC will have to weigh up in whether the tournament goes ahead. Will every team in the competition have the opportunity to prepare adequately for a World Cup? There are still a few teams that have to go through the qualifying process so I'm not sure how that will pan out.'
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when the five-match T20I series gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday, serving as a final dress rehearsal for India's World Cup title defence in less than three weeks' time.
Ravindra Jadeja was not picked for the ODI series in Australia, something he said was "not a surprise" after being informed of the team management's plans.
Legendary cricketer Brian Lara showered praise on Rohit Sharma-led Team India saying that the 'Men in Blue' played their best cricket at the ODI World Cup 2023.
New Zealand's Mark Chapman believes their frequent matches against Pakistan will give them an edge in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match. He also discussed adapting to the slower Sri Lankan pitches and Mitchell Santner's fitness.
'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'
The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.
The BCCI has introduced a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category has been discontinued.
England's torrid run in the 50-over format has plunged to alarming depths after they lost their first ODI series to South Africa since 1998.
He said one of the things the team lacked last season or in the last cycle was some explosiveness at the bottom order.
While Maxwell is still harbouring aspirations of making a fleeting appearance during Australia's ODI series in India later this month, the 34-year-old maintains being fit for the World Cup is his primary focus.
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His two-year contract will expire at the end of ODI World Cup but head coach Rahul Dravid's future will be followed keenly in case the Indian team lifts the coveted trophy.
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There was plenty of action over the last 12 months that kept the loyal Indian fan interested.
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The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was part of two one-day international World Cup triumphs and six successful T20 World Cup campaigns.
'This is not a match with one team. There are 6-7 more teams in it. We have to win against them, too. Only then will we win the trophy.'
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Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott called the heartbreaking two-Super Over loss to South Africa "devastating", admitting his side were undone by the Proteas' superior fielding in a T20 World Cup thriller that slipped away at the very end
India's young fast-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy should be persisted with and the cricket fraternity must not rush to pass judgement, former players Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa, and Manoj Tiwary said on Thursday.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about his retirement, his relationship with Gautam Gambhir and culture within the Indian dressing room.
Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas, part of the ICC digital team covering the ODI World Cup, on Monday left India after facing backlash on social media over her alleged anti-India posts in the past.
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India chased down the 209-run target set by New Zealand, with 4.4 overs to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.
Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.
'He just has to do what he does best -- which is to destroy opposition bowling.'
A minor hip injury kept Ben Stokes out of the World Cup opening match which England lost by nine wickets against New Zealand.
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