South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Proteas have all the strength to shake the 'chokers' tag and get their hands on the coveted ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time.
He added that he was in agreement with head coach Rahul Dravid's tactic of employing new ball bowlers, who are best suited to red-ball or Test format, in 50-over cricket as they would extract more movement and swing from the white ball in the early overs.
Lead men's team selector Desmond Haynes said Holder and Joseph are key players for the West Indies and the decision was taken in the best interest of the side.
Pandya said going into the third and final game on Tuesday, with the series tied at 1-1, would be more challenging and exciting.
Images from the second One-day International between West Indies and India at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Saturday.
'The 50-over format is very hard on the body but that's something I wanted to experience. I always like to challenge myself.'
'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'
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Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium
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'When I came to bat, I wanted to implement what I have learnt from MS Dhoni about finishing games. I keep speaking to Mahi bhai. He tells me about how to tackle different situations.'
Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games
Sri Lanka were made to work hard for an 82-run win over Scotland to top Group B
After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a two-decade glorious career filled up with many centuries and fifties, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the greatest batter after Sir Don Bradman, turned 51 on Wednesday.
Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif said the PCB explanation was hard to digest because the tribute video was modified after nearly 48 hours.
'This is the one thing I've always wanted, to make finals at a World Cup and after two times of getting huge disappointment, honestly I can't believe it.'
These two guys could have been very handy in the World Cup, especially in conditions where they know what to do and how to take wickets. So, I believe these two guys, simply in India, have missed it, former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday
Hardik gives balance to the team, vital for India in World Cup: Sanjay Bangar
Skipper Kane Williamson was on Saturday ruled out of New Zealand's next three World Cup matches, including the India game.
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have both been named in India's World Cup squad and India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar said having two excellent wicketkeeper batters will only serve the squad well.
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said his bowlers will have to put pressure on Indian batters in the middle-overs for them to be competitive against the home side in the third and final T20I in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Abhishek Verma added a gold medal to India's tally by clinching the top prize in the men's compound individual final
Mayank is only two games old in the IPL but his name is already being discussed widely as a potential selection in India's squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean
Former pacer Ashish Nehra believes that until Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma retires, the young crop have to fight for their place in the line-up.
West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence
Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better
Rohit, Dravid will find way to succeed: Ganguly on ICC World Cup 2023
Sunday could well be Dravid's last day in his office and there won't be a better farewell gift to one of the legends of Indian cricket, who missed that elusive silverware as a player.
A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record
The second game of the Chess World Cup final between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw after 30 moves.
Historic moment, hails Anand after four Indians reach FIDE WC quarterfinals
Former bowler Madan Lal added: "Heart-breaking that they decided to throw their medals. We aren't in favour of them throwing their medals because earning medals isn't easy and we urge the Government to sort out this issue as soon as possible."
Uday Saharan plays copybook, conventional cricket, his style which has so far given India dividends.
India will begin its campaign on October 8 against Australia in Chennai.
Gayle emphasises the massive revenues generated by these two teams whenever they face each other, especially in a World Cup.
Australia to open T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand.
ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation
Aura of iconic Eden Gardens clinched it for us: CAB president
In the other game of the tournament, Brandon McMullen began this tournament with a five-wicket haul, and he now has a maiden ODI hundred after firing Scotland to a 76-run win over Oman.
Mohammad Kaif asserted that the Indian team has the capability to win the World Cup at home this year
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