Former Indian cricketer Sarandeep Singh believes India's bowling attack holds the key to victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa
Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?
IMAGES from the second T20I in Gqeberha played between India and South Africa on Sunday
Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.
Rohit Sharma closes in on Babar Azam at the top of the ODI rankings for batters
Rajasthan Royals' star-studded batting will face the serious challenge of decoding Sunil Narine's mystery at Eden Gardens when they take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table IPL clash in Kolkata on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old De Kock, who has already retired from Test cricket, confirmed he will not play One-Day Internationals beyond the World Cup.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledged that the Proteas erred a bit in attempting to finish off the chase
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has said that the thought of playing the World Cup in India last year was extra motivation for him to deal with his Achilles tendon injury and he would have been "shattered" if he was unable to make it.
Alick Athanaze fell agonisingly short of a maiden Test century but still did enough to help ensure a draw in the first Test against South Africa.
In the all-rounders' list, Ravindra Jadeja is placed 10th, while the top spot continues to be held by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan.
Injury blow hit the South African camp as Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the second Test against West Indies.
India will attempt to end its title drought against a South African side, which is unfamiliar with the winning feeling at major events.
Markram took a sharp catch just a couple of meters away from the boundary line.
Pant made 18 in his first outing since that accident against Punjab Kings and Delhi succumbed to their second successive defeat on Thursday when inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals beat them by 12 runs.
Australia bowled out South Africa for a below-par 212 despite David Miller's defiant 101 but the chase was not as straightforward as Pat Cummins and his team would have liked.
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The country's woes at World Cups, be it the 50-over or shortest format, are well documented and so the expectations back home have been tempered
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has been criticised for failing to meet "transformational targets" with only one black African in Kagiso Rabada part of the T20 World Cup squad.
'It could have been a closer game and we could have got over the line.'
IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and South Africa played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday
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South Africa should have been more clinical in the run-chase against Pakistan during the World Cup match in Chennai on Friday, said skipper Temba Bavuma, adding they were lucky to escape by the skin of their teeth.
South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters will be keen to flex their muscles against a spirited USA in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup.
'The 50-over format is very hard on the body but that's something I wanted to experience. I always like to challenge myself.'
South Africa host Australia for three T20 matches from August 30 to September 3 and five ODIs from September 7 to 17.
Indian Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday and expressed their delight, saying that she feels fortunate to have come for the event.
Jasprit Bumrah is firmly perched at the top of the bowlers' list.
'Give your families a big hug heading into the year and stay connected with your loved ones. Spread positivity.'
Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup
South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.
South Africa look to balance last of their World Cup preparations
"I think it was a good trial run. Hopefully, they do progress further in this tournament after the semi-final. We need to just identify areas where we can get better," Maharaj told reporters at the mixed zone on Sunday.
Aiden Markram replaced Temba Bavuma as T20I skipper of the South African national side.
South Africa skipper Aiden Markram applauded his bowlers for sealing a thrilling seven-run victory over England in a T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match in St Lucia on Friday, saying they did not wilt under pressure.
India secured their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a dramatic seven-run win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.
An erratic Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to fix their chasing troubles and get their campaign back on track when they host the high-flying Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.
In need of a victory to firm-up their position in the IPL play-offs race, Chennai Super Kings have the heavy task of nullifying a deeply hurt and frustrated Rajasthan Royals in Chennai on Sunday.
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