The Gautam Gambhir-led team management was severely criticised for risking Washington Sundar in the 1st ODI against New Zealand.
During the 1st ODI against New Zealand, he also became the third player to touch the 28,000-run mark in international cricket.
Mustafizur Rahman was bought for Rs 9.20 crore by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2026 auction.
Former Indian cricket team batter Mohammad Kaif blasted the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for dropping Shubman Gill just ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Washington Sundar has bowled only seven overs across the first two ODIs against South Africa and is yet to take a wicket.
Virat Kohli delivered a more controlled knock this time around, with a 93-ball 102 consisting of seven fours and two sixes.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has hailed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for not only influencing the game with the bat, but also by advising young pacers like Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under heavy scrutiny after the series sweep at the hands of the Proteas.
Apart from the English pair of Harry Brook (52) and Ollie Pope (46), no other batter managed to cross the 40-run mark on the opening day.
After India's loss in the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata on Sunday, where the home team fell short of a 124-run target by 30 runs, criticism has come from all quarters