Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement will be announced today. Mohammad Shami, Deepak Chahar and Mohammad Siraj were considered to replace Bumrah who was ruled out of the World Cup due to injury. However, Chahar is out with an injury and Siraj Shamio is likely to make it to the team. Considering the competitive experience, Shami is more likely. Chahar may also be considered depending on fitness. According to ICC rules, today is the last date to make changes to the World Cup squad. (mohammed shami jasprit bumrah)
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Meanwhile, the second ODI between India and South Africa is today. The match will start at 1.30 pm at Ranchi JS CA International Stadium Complex. Washington Sundar has been included in the team in place of Deepak Chahar who was ruled out due to injury. Having lost the first match by 8 runs, India must win today.
In the first match in Lucknow, India was deceived by the slow pace of the top order. On the bowling pitch, South Africa’s pace trio crushed it as expected, but Dhawan and Gill were dismissed with careless shots and Rituraj and Kishan were pulled into defense unnecessarily, which was a big setback for India. The rescue effort by Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson with half-centuries was not enough. Sanju’s failure to get a strike in the 39th over also led to India’s defeat.
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Considering it is the first game, Rituraj may continue in the team. Gill will continue. Patidar or Tripathi are likely to replace Kishan. Bishnoi disappointed but may be given another chance today considering it is the first game. Bishno will be replaced by Sundar in the team if they decide to make the batting stronger.
Captain Temba Bavuma’s form is the biggest problem for South Africa, who have not had any particular problems. Marco Jansen may replace Tabriz Shamsi who disappointed in the last match.
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