2019 World Cup: MS Dhoni is faster than a computer, says Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar spoke highly of MS Dhoni's cricketing acumen after India's six-wicket win over South Africa in World Cup 2019.
Shoaib Akhtar spoke highly of MS Dhoni's cricketing acumen after India's six-wicket win over South Africa in World Cup 2019.
Waqar Younis believes that Pakistan's inconsistency may come back to haunt the side in big games against teams like India and Australia.
MS Dhoni paid a glaring tribute to the Indian Army during India's first game of World Cup 2019 against South Africa.
Chahal had an impressive World Cup debut against South Africa, picking 4 for 51 in India's six-wicket victory in Southampton.
Sourav Ganguly said that Rohit Sharma's century is a good sign for Team India and that it will set the tempo for the team going forward in the 2019 World Cup.
Without much difficulty, Rohit Sharma powered India to victory with six wickets in hand against South Africa. This was the Proteas' third straight loss in the showpiece.
According to Kohli, the best part about Rohit's innings was his composure as he was ready to curb his natural attacking instinct and put his head down and be patient.
With a simple six-step run-up and with an unusually slinging action, Bumrah is skipper Virat Kohli's 'Man Friday' in all formats but for the genial Punjabi from Gujarat, it is all about being a good student of the game.
In the rousing contest between India and South Africa, veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni wicket-keeping gloves grabbed the attention on which regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces was spotted.
Vaughan stated that there were a sizeable number of vacant seats when the match started at 10:30 am local time.
India, who had to wait for long to play their first game, outplayed South Africa by six wickets to begin their World Cup campaign on an emphatic note.
It was an uncharacteristic 23rd ODI hundred for Rohit (122 no off 144 balls) in a successful chase of 228 in conditions that were not exactly conducive for free-flowing strokeplay.
After the Indian bowlers did their bit by restricting South Africa to 227/9 through the help of Chahal, Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar, Rohit Sharma did his bit by leading India from the front.
During the innings break, Jasprit Bumrah revealed how Indian bowlers prepared for the game against South Africa.
Yuzvendra Chahal caught the Proteas in a web of spin in India's opener, as he ended up with 4 wickets.