Delhi Capitals will be looking to capitalise on the return of two major overseas cricketers in their playing XI as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.<o:p></o:p>

The Rishabh Pant-led side started the tournament well with a brilliant victory over Mumbai Indians but were outplayed by debutants Gujarat Titans in their second match. They were unable to post a solid total and while defending, they were blown away by a brilliant knock from Shubman Gill.<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals did not play their entire quota of four overseas players in either of their first two matches but that is expected to change with the return of two extremely important assets.

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Australia opener David Warner is expected to make his season debut along with Prithvi Shaw at the top of the batting line up with youngster Yash Dhull replacing the struggling Mandeep Singh.<o:p></o:p>

Skipper Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell will be the explosive options in the middle orders along with the all-rounder trio of Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel and fast bowler Shardul Thakur.

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In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to continue being a major part of the spin attack. Mustafizur Rahman will provide them with a left-arm fast bowling option and for the first time this year, South Africa’s Anrich Nortje is expected to feature for the Capitals. 

The pacer was struggling with an injury but he is fit and he will mostly likely take the place of Khaleel Ahmed.<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals predicted XI: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Yash Dhull, Rishabh Pant, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals will be looking to capitalise on the return of two major overseas cricketers in their playing XI as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

Delhi Capitals will be looking to capitalise on the return of two major overseas cricketers in their playing XI as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday. The Rishabh Pant-led side started the tournament well with a brilliant victory over Mumbai Indians but were outplayed by debutants Gujarat Titans in their second match. They were unable to post a solid total and while defending, they were blown away by a brilliant knock from Shubman Gill. Delhi Capitals did not play their entire quota of four overseas players in either of their first two matches but that is expected to change with the return of two extremely important assets. Also read | IPL 2022: Cummins' blitz, Venky Iyer take KKR to 5-wicket vs MI Australia opener David Warner is expected to make his season debut along with Prithvi Shaw at the top of the batting line up with youngster Yash Dhull replacing the struggling Mandeep Singh. Skipper Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell will be the explosive options in the middle orders along with the all-rounder trio of Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel and fast bowler Shardul Thakur. Also read | DC vs LSG, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants match? In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to continue being a major part of the spin attack. Mustafizur Rahman will provide them with a left-arm fast bowling option and for the first time this year, South Africa’s Anrich Nortje is expected to feature for the Capitals. The pacer was struggling with an injury but he is fit and he will mostly likely take the place of Khaleel Ahmed. Delhi Capitals predicted XI: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Yash Dhull, Rishabh Pant, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman

IPL 2022: David Warner, Anrich Nortje to play? Delhi Capitals predicted XI against Lucknow Super Giants

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting feels South African pacer Anrich Nortje is just a couple of spells away from being match ready and expressed optimism over his availability for their next IPL game against Lucknow Super Giants on April 7.

Nortje has been out of competitive cricket since last November's T20 World Cup due to a back and hip injury.

"Nortje bowled 100% this morning (Saturday) in the warm-ups. He has to get through another maybe four or five-over spell at 100% capacity and then I think if he gets clearance from Cricket South Africa, he should be right to go.

"We have got a few more days before our next game, so hopefully he is available for selection for that one," Ponting said at the virtual post-match press conference after losing by 14 runs against Gujarat Titans here on Saturday night.

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Asked about the availability of Australian duo of David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, who is nursing a hip injury, Ponting said: "David Warner has arrived in Mumbai. He left early yesterday morning I believe, so he should be there when we get back to Mumbai tonight. 
 
"Mitchell Marsh has been in Mumbai for a few days, obviously getting his quarantine done. I think he might be out of quarantine tomorrow actually," he said.

"We are hoping that he (Marsh) is going to be available for the game on 10th (against Kolkata Knight Riders). He picked up that slight hip flexor strain in Pakistan. So we need to get a lot of treatment work into him and obviously a few good training sessions before he is available for selection.

"But fingers crossed, Davey should be there for the next game and Mitch Marsh for the game after."

DC coach said the 172-run target was a chaseable one but early wickets hurt their cause against Titans.

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Chasing, DC were reduced to 34 for three inside five overs by Titans at the MCA Stadium.

"On this wicket, on this ground, we thought it was a very, very chaseable total," Ponting said.

"Unfortunately for us, for the second game in succession we were behind the eight-ball early. There were a few too many quite soft dismissals from our batsmen tonight.

"If you are losing three wickets in the powerplay, it's really hard to win games from there. We know that, the stats say that, they have said that right through the history of T20 cricket. That's certainly one area that we got to get better at, getting through that powerplay. None or one down would be a nice start to a run chase."

The loss of early wickets, notwithstanding, DC were in great position to chase down the target, needing 54 runs off the last six overs with skipper Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell at the crease.

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"There probably was a little bit of panic. At no stage did the run rate go out of hand and that's what probably makes it a more disappointing loss than it probably looks on the scoreboard," Ponting said.

"We had Rishabh in the middle of a really good innings. Rovman Powell had just gone out. If those two had been out to bat together for two-three more overs, I think we would have won the game. But we were not good enough to do it."

Titans fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, who returned with match-winning figures of 4 for 28, said his focus was only on bowling in the right areas.

"There was little bit of nip in the pitch. My job was pretty simple to bowl in the right areas and try to find the nip off the pitch," he said.

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting feels South African pacer Anrich Nortje is just a couple of spells away from being match ready and expressed optimism over his availability for their next IPL game against Lucknow Super Giants on April 7.

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting feels South African pacer Anrich Nortje is just a couple of spells away from being match ready and expressed optimism over his availability for their next IPL game against Lucknow Super Giants on April 7. Nortje has been out of competitive cricket since last November's T20 World Cup due to a back and hip injury. "Nortje bowled 100% this morning (Saturday) in the warm-ups. He has to get through another maybe four or five-over spell at 100% capacity and then I think if he gets clearance from Cricket South Africa, he should be right to go. "We have got a few more days before our next game, so hopefully he is available for selection for that one," Ponting said at the virtual post-match press conference after losing by 14 runs against Gujarat Titans here on Saturday night. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: MS Dhoni three sixes away from joining Virat Kohi in T20 elite list Asked about the availability of Australian duo of David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, who is nursing a hip injury, Ponting said: "David Warner has arrived in Mumbai. He left early yesterday morning I believe, so he should be there when we get back to Mumbai tonight. "Mitchell Marsh has been in Mumbai for a few days, obviously getting his quarantine done. I think he might be out of quarantine tomorrow actually," he said. "We are hoping that he (Marsh) is going to be available for the game on 10th (against Kolkata Knight Riders). He picked up that slight hip flexor strain in Pakistan. So we need to get a lot of treatment work into him and obviously a few good training sessions before he is available for selection. "But fingers crossed, Davey should be there for the next game and Mitch Marsh for the game after." DC coach said the 172-run target was a chaseable one but early wickets hurt their cause against Titans. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Chris Jordan, Rajvardhan Hangargekar to feature? CSK's predicted playing XI for Punjab Kings clash Chasing, DC were reduced to 34 for three inside five overs by Titans at the MCA Stadium. "On this wicket, on this ground, we thought it was a very, very chaseable total," Ponting said. "Unfortunately for us, for the second game in succession we were behind the eight-ball early. There were a few too many quite soft dismissals from our batsmen tonight. "If you are losing three wickets in the powerplay, it's really hard to win games from there. We know that, the stats say that, they have said that right through the history of T20 cricket. That's certainly one area that we got to get better at, getting through that powerplay. None or one down would be a nice start to a run chase." The loss of early wickets, notwithstanding, DC were in great position to chase down the target, needing 54 runs off the last six overs with skipper Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell at the crease. ALSO READ: IPL 2022, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads "There probably was a little bit of panic. At no stage did the run rate go out of hand and that's what probably makes it a more disappointing loss than it probably looks on the scoreboard," Ponting said. "We had Rishabh in the middle of a really good innings. Rovman Powell had just gone out. If those two had been out to bat together for two-three more overs, I think we would have won the game. But we were not good enough to do it." Titans fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, who returned with match-winning figures of 4 for 28, said his focus was only on bowling in the right areas. "There was little bit of nip in the pitch. My job was pretty simple to bowl in the right areas and try to find the nip off the pitch," he said.

IPL 2022: Anrich Nortje 4-5 spells away from being match ready, reveals DC head coach Ricky Ponting

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has reacted to the decision of a number of prominent South African cricketers to prioritise Indian Premier League (IPL) over playing for their nationl team by skipping the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh at home for IPL 2022. South African players with an IPL contract have not been named in their country's Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

South African skipper Dean Elgar, who had earlier requested his players to not skip the Test series against Bangladesh, has now been left with a number of first-choice players and an almost second-fiddle squad for the two Tests against the visitors. South Africa are scheduled to play three ODIs followed by two Tests against Bangladesh.

While the IPL-bound players will be part of the ODI series, they will travel to India following the conclusion of the three limited-overs games and skip the two Tests against Bangladesh. The Proteas players' decision to head to the IPL and not turn up for their national team has once again raised the club vs country debate with regards to the Indian Premier League.

Reacting to the move by the South African stars, former India cricketer Chopra asked if IPL has started bullying cricket boards across the globe? However, the popular commentator defended IPL by stating that CSA itself issues no-objection certificates to the players and also earns a part of the players' salary from IPL.

"The question that stems from this is - Is club bigger than the country? The club versus country debate has caught a little fire again. Dean Elgar had said this will be a loyalty test. The question is - Is IPL bullying the other boards?" said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel.

"IPL has not said anything, IPL in fact says that when Cricket South Africa gives the NOC (No Objection Certificate), they get 10% from the players' salary. This is how the market of international cricket works," he added.

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Chopra also insisted that players should not be made scapegoats for choosing to play IPL or other franchise cricket over the country and that the decision should be of the country's cricket board.

"Do not make players make this difficult choice. The club versus country conflict will keep continuing, there will be different opinions on it but the fact is the players will choose IPL ahead of bilateral commitments and the boards will not be able to stop it," said Chopra.

"Let's be honest, there are a lot of players - Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram. There is nothing known about Anrich Nortje at the moment, neither is he playing for his country nor does it seem that he will play the IPL," he added.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has reacted to the decision of a number of prominent South African cricketers to prioritise Indian Premier League (IPL) over playing for their nationl team by skipping the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh at home for IPL 2022.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has reacted to the decision of a number of prominent South African cricketers to prioritise Indian Premier League (IPL) over playing for their nationl team by skipping the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh at home for IPL 2022. South African players with an IPL contract have not been named in their country's Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh. South African skipper Dean Elgar, who had earlier requested his players to not skip the Test series against Bangladesh, has now been left with a number of first-choice players and an almost second-fiddle squad for the two Tests against the visitors. South Africa are scheduled to play three ODIs followed by two Tests against Bangladesh. While the IPL-bound players will be part of the ODI series, they will travel to India following the conclusion of the three limited-overs games and skip the two Tests against Bangladesh. The Proteas players' decision to head to the IPL and not turn up for their national team has once again raised the club vs country debate with regards to the Indian Premier League. Reacting to the move by the South African stars, former India cricketer Chopra asked if IPL has started bullying cricket boards across the globe? However, the popular commentator defended IPL by stating that CSA itself issues no-objection certificates to the players and also earns a part of the players' salary from IPL. "The question that stems from this is - Is club bigger than the country? The club versus country debate has caught a little fire again. Dean Elgar had said this will be a loyalty test. The question is - Is IPL bullying the other boards?" said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel. "IPL has not said anything, IPL in fact says that when Cricket South Africa gives the NOC (No Objection Certificate), they get 10% from the players' salary. This is how the market of international cricket works," he added. Also Read: 'CSA not at liberty to refuse': IPL bound-players not named in South Africa's squad for Bangladesh Tests Chopra also insisted that players should not be made scapegoats for choosing to play IPL or other franchise cricket over the country and that the decision should be of the country's cricket board. "Do not make players make this difficult choice. The club versus country conflict will keep continuing, there will be different opinions on it but the fact is the players will choose IPL ahead of bilateral commitments and the boards will not be able to stop it," said Chopra. "Let's be honest, there are a lot of players - Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram. There is nothing known about Anrich Nortje at the moment, neither is he playing for his country nor does it seem that he will play the IPL," he added.

'Is IPL bullying other boards?': Aakash Chopra reacts as SA players skip Bangladesh Tests for T20 league

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The two-match Test series which will be hosted by South Africa will get underway from March 31 in Durban. None of the Indian Premier League (IPL)-bound players have been named in the Test squad.

South Africa's Test skipper Dean Elgar had recently appealed to all his players to remain available for the Bangladesh Tests as he wanted to head into the series with his best squad. Elgar had requested the IPL-bound South African players to prioritise their country over the T20 league.

However, despite the South African skipper's request, none of the IPL-bound players have been included in the squad. "I can't take the field without my best side in order to give ourselves the best chance. I need my best players. You don't want players to miss out on a big occasion like the IPL, by no means. But I'd still like to think playing for your country is bigger than that," Elgar had said in a press conference earlier this month.

There are a host of South African players who are part of different franchises for the upcoming IPL 2022. The likes of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram among others are integral members of the South African Test team but will be playing in IPL 2022 while skipping the Test series against Bangladesh.

Reacting to the development, Cricket South Africa (CSA) in a statement clarified that the board is currently not at liberty to refuse players the opportunity to not take part in the IPL. CSA said the Test team against Bangladesh will be without the IPL-bound players.

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"The team will be without its IPL players. CSA's current MOU with @SACAplayers states that CSA is not at liberty to refuse players the opportunity to take part in the IPL, as CSA and SACA look to balance the livelihoods and opportunities of players and their national duties," said CSA in a statement.

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South Africa captain Elgar's nightmare has come true with the stars picking IPL over the Test series. However, the IPL-bound players will be part of the three-match ODI series before travelling to India to join their respective franchises. South Africa will play three ODIs followed by two Tests against Bangladesh. The IPL 2022 is all set to get underway from March 26.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The two-match Test series which will be hosted by South Africa will get underway from March 31 in Durban.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The two-match Test series which will be hosted by South Africa will get underway from March 31 in Durban. None of the Indian Premier League (IPL)-bound players have been named in the Test squad. South Africa's Test skipper Dean Elgar had recently appealed to all his players to remain available for the Bangladesh Tests as he wanted to head into the series with his best squad. Elgar had requested the IPL-bound South African players to prioritise their country over the T20 league. However, despite the South African skipper's request, none of the IPL-bound players have been included in the squad. "I can't take the field without my best side in order to give ourselves the best chance. I need my best players. You don't want players to miss out on a big occasion like the IPL, by no means. But I'd still like to think playing for your country is bigger than that," Elgar had said in a press conference earlier this month. There are a host of South African players who are part of different franchises for the upcoming IPL 2022. The likes of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram among others are integral members of the South African Test team but will be playing in IPL 2022 while skipping the Test series against Bangladesh. Reacting to the development, Cricket South Africa (CSA) in a statement clarified that the board is currently not at liberty to refuse players the opportunity to not take part in the IPL. CSA said the Test team against Bangladesh will be without the IPL-bound players. Also Read: Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Pakistan's riveting draw vs Australia "The team will be without its IPL players. CSA's current MOU with @SACAplayers states that CSA is not at liberty to refuse players the opportunity to take part in the IPL, as CSA and SACA look to balance the livelihoods and opportunities of players and their national duties," said CSA in a statement. Dean Elgar's #Proteas squad to take on Bangladesh in the match #BetwayTestSeries. Khaya Zondo receives his first Test call-up. 31 Mar - 12 Apr Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban | St George's Park, Gqeberha#SAvBAN #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/F1GIk6a4Du — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 17, 2022 × Also Read: Huge blow for Lucknow Super Giants as Mark Wood ruled out of IPL 2022 due to elbow injury South Africa captain Elgar's nightmare has come true with the stars picking IPL over the Test series. However, the IPL-bound players will be part of the three-match ODI series before travelling to India to join their respective franchises. South Africa will play three ODIs followed by two Tests against Bangladesh. The IPL 2022 is all set to get underway from March 26.

'CSA not at liberty to refuse': IPL bound-players not named in South Africa's squad for Bangladesh Tests

Ahead of the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition, the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise have been&nbsp;dealt with a big blow. Mumbai Police, on Wednesday (March 16), have registered an FIR against miscreants after an alleged&nbsp;attack on&nbsp;the parked Delhi-based team's bus.

"An FIR has been registered against 5-6 unknown persons under sections 143,147,149,427 of IPC for allegedly attacking the Delhi Capital IPL team parked bus, police said," ANI tweeted.

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As per a report in Zee News, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena&nbsp;Vahatuk Sena (Transport Wing) sneaked near the bus, pasted posters of their demands on the bus' front, raised slogans, and&nbsp;smashed&nbsp;the windows of the four-wheeler. Hence, the Colaba Police Station rushed a team&nbsp;and arrested as many as five persons in connection with the mishap. Thus, security has also been beefed up around the DC camp following the incident.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Pant-led DC will open their campaign versus five-time champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) on Day 2 of the IPL 2022 edition, i.e. on March 27 at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The tournament will get underway with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

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DC IPL 2022 squad

Rishabh Pant (R), Prithvi Shaw (R), Anrich Nortje (R), Axar Patel (R), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, KS Bharat, Mandeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell, Pravin Dubey, Lungi Ngidi, Tim Seifert, Vicky Ostwal

Ahead of the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition, the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise have been dealt with a big blow. Mumbai Police, on Wednesday (March 16), have registered an FIR against miscreants after an alleged attack on the parked Delhi-based team's bus.

Ahead of the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition, the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise have been dealt with a big blow. Mumbai Police, on Wednesday (March 16), have registered an FIR against miscreants after an alleged attack on the parked Delhi-based team's bus. "An FIR has been registered against 5-6 unknown persons under sections 143,147,149,427 of IPC for allegedly attacking the Delhi Capital IPL team parked bus, police said," ANI tweeted. Mumbai | An FIR has been registered against 5-6 unknown persons under sections 143,147,149,427 of IPC for allegedly attacking the Delhi Capital IPL team parked bus, police said pic.twitter.com/aED8Z1Hd5G — ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2022 × ALSO READ | Want him to come back to academy: Virat Kohli's childhood coach urges India's batting star to work on basics As per a report in Zee News, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Vahatuk Sena (Transport Wing) sneaked near the bus, pasted posters of their demands on the bus' front, raised slogans, and smashed the windows of the four-wheeler. Hence, the Colaba Police Station rushed a team and arrested as many as five persons in connection with the mishap. Thus, security has also been beefed up around the DC camp following the incident. For the unversed, Pant-led DC will open their campaign versus five-time champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) on Day 2 of the IPL 2022 edition, i.e. on March 27 at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The tournament will get underway with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to Hardik Pandya: Top 5 cricketing superstars with most Instagram followers DC IPL 2022 squad Rishabh Pant (R), Prithvi Shaw (R), Anrich Nortje (R), Axar Patel (R), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, KS Bharat, Mandeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell, Pravin Dubey, Lungi Ngidi, Tim Seifert, Vicky Ostwal

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals' parked team bus allegedly attacked in Mumbai before IPL 2022 opener

After the riveting three Tests, India and South Africa will square off with each other in the three-match ODI series opener at Boland Park, Paarl on Wednesday (January 19). Team India will play their first-ever series in the 50-over format since July 2021 and following Rahul Dravid's appointment as the head coach.

In 2021, India played two bilateral ODI series, versus England and Sri Lanka respectively. India ended the year winning four games and losing two. Since then, a lot has changed in Indian cricket. Virat Kohli was sacked as the ODI captain, having resigned on his own as T20I and Test captain (recently on January 15). Rohit Sharma was named the limited-overs captain in early December 2021, before being ruled out of the upcoming ODIs due to hamstring injury.

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Thus, the 29-year-old KL Rahul will take the charge of the side in the SA ODIs in Rohit's absence. Rahul has already led India in the ongoing tour, during the second and penultimate Test at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. It will be interesting to see how he guides the side with veterans such as Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Ashwin, etc.

Since July 2021, Dravid has already worked with several captains -- in the form of Dhawan, Rohit, Ajinkya Rahane, Kohli and&nbsp;Rahul. Thus, the national side will be eager to gel well and start the series with a bang after losing the Tests 2-1. The young guns such as Venkatesh Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Md Siraj, Rishabh Pant, etc. will be desperate to make the most of their chances.

On the other hand, Bavuma-led SA aren't pushovers by any means. The likes of Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, etc. will be bolstered by the presence of white-ball specialists David Miller, Andile Pheklukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for India-South Africa encounter:&nbsp;There's not much separating both sides. Expect big runs with small boundaries -- on a pitch known to be slow and flat -- if the weather doesn't play a big role. SA's practice session was abandoned on Tuesday (January 18) due to rain interruption. Thus, the weather can make its presence felt.

Given how much India enjoy playing this format and are well in sync with it, expect the visitors to go 1-0 up. Nonetheless, it will be a close contest.

After the riveting three Tests, India and South Africa will square off with each other in the three-match ODI series opener at Boland Park, Paarl on Wednesday (January 19).

After the riveting three Tests, India and South Africa will square off with each other in the three-match ODI series opener at Boland Park, Paarl on Wednesday (January 19). Team India will play their first-ever series in the 50-over format since July 2021 and following Rahul Dravid's appointment as the head coach. In 2021, India played two bilateral ODI series, versus England and Sri Lanka respectively. India ended the year winning four games and losing two. Since then, a lot has changed in Indian cricket. Virat Kohli was sacked as the ODI captain, having resigned on his own as T20I and Test captain (recently on January 15). Rohit Sharma was named the limited-overs captain in early December 2021, before being ruled out of the upcoming ODIs due to hamstring injury. ALSO READ | 'It’ll be an honour': KL Rahul on potentially taking over from Virat Kohli as India's next Test captain Thus, the 29-year-old KL Rahul will take the charge of the side in the SA ODIs in Rohit's absence. Rahul has already led India in the ongoing tour, during the second and penultimate Test at The Wanderers, Johannesburg. It will be interesting to see how he guides the side with veterans such as Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Ashwin, etc. Since July 2021, Dravid has already worked with several captains -- in the form of Dhawan, Rohit, Ajinkya Rahane, Kohli and Rahul. Thus, the national side will be eager to gel well and start the series with a bang after losing the Tests 2-1. The young guns such as Venkatesh Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Md Siraj, Rishabh Pant, etc. will be desperate to make the most of their chances. On the other hand, Bavuma-led SA aren't pushovers by any means. The likes of Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, etc. will be bolstered by the presence of white-ball specialists David Miller, Andile Pheklukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi. ALSO READ | 'There comes a stage where you can't...': Afridi opines on Virat Kohli's decision to quit Test captaincy Match prediction for India-South Africa encounter: There's not much separating both sides. Expect big runs with small boundaries -- on a pitch known to be slow and flat -- if the weather doesn't play a big role. SA's practice session was abandoned on Tuesday (January 18) due to rain interruption. Thus, the weather can make its presence felt. Given how much India enjoy playing this format and are well in sync with it, expect the visitors to go 1-0 up. Nonetheless, it will be a close contest.

IND vs SA, 1st ODI prediction: Who will win series opener between KL Rahul-led India and South Africa?

Fast bowler Duanne Olivier is likely to return to South Africa's line-up when the host team faces visitors India in the opening of a three-match Test series at Centurion Park beginning on Sunday in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship.

Olivier will reinforce a home seam attack that is missing injured Anrich Nortje and will play his first Test since 2019, after he chose county cricket in England over South Africa, despite substantial success in the five-day format.

Olivier stormed into the Test scene four years ago, taking 48 wickets in 10 Tests at an average of less than 20, but then signed a Kolpak deal with English county Yorkshire, thereby halting his South African cricket career.

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The series is set to be a war of pace attacks on lively wickets, particularly in the first two tests on the Highveld, and Olivier's comeback is therefore apt.

After coming home when the Kolpak system was dismantled as a result of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, Olivier displayed exceptional form and finished the local four-day championship as the leading wicket-taker.

"I want our best opportunity to win matches and series, and in order for that to happen, you need to make tough calls, for instance bringing people back,"&nbsp;South Africa captain Dean Elgar told reporters when asked if Olivier should be allowed to return.

"I was very keen to have him back, I’m happy and excited knowing what he can do on the field. There's no bad feelings about what's happened in the past."&nbsp;

South Africa has often&nbsp;relied on fast bowlers on hot home pitches to win, but they are also aware that India has built a powerful pace attack that has earned them international success in recent years.

"India has been an immensely improved bowling lineup, especially playing away from home. We`re very mindful of what we`re going to be up against," Elgar said.

India have maintained a low profile in their bio-secure bubble in Johannesburg since their arrival, but batsman Cheteshwar Pujara feels this is their greatest opportunity ever to win a Test series in South Africa.

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"Our fast bowlers have been the difference between the sides overall when we have played abroad. If you look at the Australia and England series, we have done exceptionally well as a bowling unit," Pujara stated on the website of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

"Our fast bowlers are our strength (in South Africa) and I hope they can utilise the conditions and give us 20 wickets in each test match."

India just concluded a home series triumph over New Zealand, while South Africa has not played Test cricket since a series victory in the West Indies in June.

Fast bowler Duanne Olivier is likely to return to South Africa's line-up when the host team faces visitors India in the opening of a three-match Test series at Centurion Park beginning on Sunday in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship.

Fast bowler Duanne Olivier is likely to return to South Africa's line-up when the host team faces visitors India in the opening of a three-match Test series at Centurion Park beginning on Sunday in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Olivier will reinforce a home seam attack that is missing injured Anrich Nortje and will play his first Test since 2019, after he chose county cricket in England over South Africa, despite substantial success in the five-day format. Olivier stormed into the Test scene four years ago, taking 48 wickets in 10 Tests at an average of less than 20, but then signed a Kolpak deal with English county Yorkshire, thereby halting his South African cricket career. ALSO READ: This is a quality Indian team: Allan Donald recalls Virat Kohli's words from 2018 ahead of Centurion Test The series is set to be a war of pace attacks on lively wickets, particularly in the first two tests on the Highveld, and Olivier's comeback is therefore apt. After coming home when the Kolpak system was dismantled as a result of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, Olivier displayed exceptional form and finished the local four-day championship as the leading wicket-taker. "I want our best opportunity to win matches and series, and in order for that to happen, you need to make tough calls, for instance bringing people back," South Africa captain Dean Elgar told reporters when asked if Olivier should be allowed to return. "I was very keen to have him back, I’m happy and excited knowing what he can do on the field. There's no bad feelings about what's happened in the past." South Africa has often relied on fast bowlers on hot home pitches to win, but they are also aware that India has built a powerful pace attack that has earned them international success in recent years. "India has been an immensely improved bowling lineup, especially playing away from home. We`re very mindful of what we`re going to be up against," Elgar said. India have maintained a low profile in their bio-secure bubble in Johannesburg since their arrival, but batsman Cheteshwar Pujara feels this is their greatest opportunity ever to win a Test series in South Africa. ALSO READ: Seamers are our strength, they give India hope of first series win in South Africa, says Cheteshwar Pujara "Our fast bowlers have been the difference between the sides overall when we have played abroad. If you look at the Australia and England series, we have done exceptionally well as a bowling unit," Pujara stated on the website of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. "Our fast bowlers are our strength (in South Africa) and I hope they can utilise the conditions and give us 20 wickets in each test match." India just concluded a home series triumph over New Zealand, while South Africa has not played Test cricket since a series victory in the West Indies in June.

South African captain Dean Elgar rejoices after Duanne Olivier replaces Anrich Nortje for India Tests

South Africa have been handed a massive blow ahead of the three-match Test series against India at home. Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Test series owing to a persistent injury. The two sides are all set to lock horns in the series-opener of the three-match rubber from Sunday (December 26) at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.&nbsp;

Cricket South Africa on Tuesday confirmed that Nortje has failed to recover fully ahead of the start of the Test series and will not be taking part in the three-match rubber. His absence will be a huge blow for the hosts against a strong Indian side as Nortje was on top-notch form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and the T20 World Cup 2021.

He has been one of the best fast bowlers for his country across formats over the last couple of years and was expected to continue his stellar run in the India Test series. In his absence, Kagiso Rabada will spearhead South Africa's pace attack also consisting of the likes of Lungi Ngidi and&nbsp;Duanne Olivier among others.

"He has unfortunately not recovered adequately for the expected Test match bowling loads and is currently consulting with specialists to manage and advise on his recovery. No replacement will be brought in," CSA said in a statement.

South Africa have been training ahead of the start of the three-match series and the Indian team also has hit the ground running in Centurion. The Indian players were spotted enjoying a quality practice session at the SuperSport Park on Monday under the watchful eyes of head coach Rahul Dravid.

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India have some major selection headaches ahead of the series-opener as the likes of Hanuma Vihari, Shardul Thakur and Shreyas Iyer are all in contention to make the cut. It remains to be seen if India will head into the game with five pacers or an extra batter considering the bounce and pace on offer in Centurion.

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South Africa have been handed a massive blow ahead of the three-match Test series against India at home. Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Test series owing to a persistent injury.

South Africa have been handed a massive blow ahead of the three-match Test series against India at home. Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the Test series owing to a persistent injury. The two sides are all set to lock horns in the series-opener of the three-match rubber from Sunday (December 26) at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Cricket South Africa on Tuesday confirmed that Nortje has failed to recover fully ahead of the start of the Test series and will not be taking part in the three-match rubber. His absence will be a huge blow for the hosts against a strong Indian side as Nortje was on top-notch form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and the T20 World Cup 2021. He has been one of the best fast bowlers for his country across formats over the last couple of years and was expected to continue his stellar run in the India Test series. In his absence, Kagiso Rabada will spearhead South Africa's pace attack also consisting of the likes of Lungi Ngidi and Duanne Olivier among others. "He has unfortunately not recovered adequately for the expected Test match bowling loads and is currently consulting with specialists to manage and advise on his recovery. No replacement will be brought in," CSA said in a statement. South Africa have been training ahead of the start of the three-match series and the Indian team also has hit the ground running in Centurion. The Indian players were spotted enjoying a quality practice session at the SuperSport Park on Monday under the watchful eyes of head coach Rahul Dravid. Also Read: Felt crushed: Ashwin recalls Ravi Shastri's huge praise for Kuldeep Yadav during 2018-19 Australia tour India have some major selection headaches ahead of the series-opener as the likes of Hanuma Vihari, Shardul Thakur and Shreyas Iyer are all in contention to make the cut. It remains to be seen if India will head into the game with five pacers or an extra batter considering the bounce and pace on offer in Centurion.

Huge blow for South Africa as pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of India Test series due to persistent injury

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 21-strong, Proteas Test squad that will take on India in three Tests from December 26 to January 15.The series will form part of the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship and will be hosted in three venues namely; SuperSport Park, Imperial Wanderers and Six Gun Grill Newlands respectively.

The National Selection Panel has gone with the same core group that successfully toured the West Indies in June of this year and has included three others. Proteas fans will be pleased to see the return to action of household names such as Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje as well as the reintroduction of seamer, Duanne Olivier, who has returned to the South African domestic set-up following a prolonged stint in the United Kingdom. Olivier`s last Test appearance for South Africa was in Gqeberha against Sri Lanka in February of 2019. The 29-year-old has made a loud return to the CSA Four-Day Series, ending this year as the leading wicket-taker, eight scalps clear of number two, Simon Harmer. Olivier has a claim to 28 wickets in eight innings at an average of 11.14 and best innings bowling figures of 5/53.Glenton Stuurman and Prenelan Subrayen have also received nods back into the team and Sisanda Magala and Ryan Rickelton will be pleased to receive their maiden Test team call-ups.

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CSA Convenor of Selectors, Victor Mpitsang said: "We as the Selectors are excited for the return of Test cricket. This format is very important to CSA and keeping it relevant and alive is one of the organisation`s priorities. "We are really looking forward to the return of Dean Elgar and his men, it`s been a long few months since the last time we saw them dominate in the West Indies. We are confident in the team that we have selected and believe fully in backing the talent that we have unearthed and cultivated over the last couple of seasons and giving players the backing that they deserve when they have continuously done well over a significant period of time," he added.

South Africa`s Test squad vs India is as follows: Dean Elgar (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Temba Bavuma (vice-captain, Imperial Lions), Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper, Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (Imperial Lions), Sarel Erwee (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Beuran Hendricks (Six-Gun Grill Western Province), George Linde (Six-Gun Grill Western Province), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Imperial Lions), Anrich Nortje (Gbets Warriors), Keegan Petersen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Rassie van der Dussen (Imperial Lions), Kyle Verreynne (Six-Gun Grill Western Province), Marco Jansen (Gbets Warriors), Glenton Stuurman (Gbets Warriors), Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Sisanda Magala (Imperial Lions), Ryan Rickelton (Imperial Lions), Duanne Olivier (Imperial Lions).

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 21-strong, Proteas Test squad that will take on India in three Tests from December 26 to January 15.The series will form part of the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship and will be hosted in three venues namely; SuperSport Park, Imperial Wanderers and Six Gun Grill Newlands respectively.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 21-strong, Proteas Test squad that will take on India in three Tests from December 26 to January 15.The series will form part of the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship and will be hosted in three venues namely; SuperSport Park, Imperial Wanderers and Six Gun Grill Newlands respectively. The National Selection Panel has gone with the same core group that successfully toured the West Indies in June of this year and has included three others. Proteas fans will be pleased to see the return to action of household names such as Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje as well as the reintroduction of seamer, Duanne Olivier, who has returned to the South African domestic set-up following a prolonged stint in the United Kingdom. Olivier`s last Test appearance for South Africa was in Gqeberha against Sri Lanka in February of 2019. The 29-year-old has made a loud return to the CSA Four-Day Series, ending this year as the leading wicket-taker, eight scalps clear of number two, Simon Harmer. Olivier has a claim to 28 wickets in eight innings at an average of 11.14 and best innings bowling figures of 5/53.Glenton Stuurman and Prenelan Subrayen have also received nods back into the team and Sisanda Magala and Ryan Rickelton will be pleased to receive their maiden Test team call-ups. ALSO READ | India tour of South Africa: CSA shares updated schedule, series to kick-off with Boxing Day Test in Centurion CSA Convenor of Selectors, Victor Mpitsang said: "We as the Selectors are excited for the return of Test cricket. This format is very important to CSA and keeping it relevant and alive is one of the organisation`s priorities. "We are really looking forward to the return of Dean Elgar and his men, it`s been a long few months since the last time we saw them dominate in the West Indies. We are confident in the team that we have selected and believe fully in backing the talent that we have unearthed and cultivated over the last couple of seasons and giving players the backing that they deserve when they have continuously done well over a significant period of time," he added. South Africa`s Test squad vs India is as follows: Dean Elgar (captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Temba Bavuma (vice-captain, Imperial Lions), Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper, Momentum Multiply Titans), Kagiso Rabada (Imperial Lions), Sarel Erwee (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Beuran Hendricks (Six-Gun Grill Western Province), George Linde (Six-Gun Grill Western Province), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Imperial Lions), Anrich Nortje (Gbets Warriors), Keegan Petersen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Rassie van der Dussen (Imperial Lions), Kyle Verreynne (Six-Gun Grill Western Province), Marco Jansen (Gbets Warriors), Glenton Stuurman (Gbets Warriors), Prenelan Subrayen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Sisanda Magala (Imperial Lions), Ryan Rickelton (Imperial Lions), Duanne Olivier (Imperial Lions).

India tour of SA: Quinton de Kock, Rabada, pacer Anrich Nortje named in Proteas Test squad

Over the years, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have become one of the most consistent sides in IPL history. While the IPL 2020 runners-up would've been eager to retain their core players, the Delhi franchise has gone ahead with four retained players. They are Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw and Anrich Nortje.&nbsp;

Hence, some big names have been left out of the DC franchise such as Marcus Stoinis, R Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Shikhar Dhawan and their former captain Shreyas Iyer.&nbsp;

DC co-owner Parth Jindal told the broadcasters after announcing the list, "It was heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbroken having to lose Shreyas Iyer, Kagiso Rabada, Shikhar Dhawan, R Ashwin. It is just unfair that you build up a team, give chance to youngsters, groom them but then you lose them after three years. I think IPL needs to look after it. But it is what it is. We are going to try and bring as many of the DC players back in the auction as we can."

For the unversed, DC have a total of 47.5 crores (475&nbsp;million) in their purse heading into the IPL 2022 auction. Meanwhile, South Africa's speedster and DC's vital cog Nortje also reacted after being retained. "Really excited to be retained. Can't wait for 2022 to start. So far it has been an unbelievable experience so far and looking forward," said Nortje.

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The franchise will now look to bring back as many players as they can, from their non-retained players, and also add some more valuable players in the IPL 2022 auction. The auction is likely to be held early in 2022.

Over the years, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have become one of the most consistent sides in IPL history. While the IPL 2020 runners-up would've been eager to retain their core players, the Delhi franchise has gone ahead with four retained players.

Over the years, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have become one of the most consistent sides in IPL history. While the IPL 2020 runners-up would've been eager to retain their core players, the Delhi franchise has gone ahead with four retained players. They are Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw and Anrich Nortje. Hence, some big names have been left out of the DC franchise such as Marcus Stoinis, R Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Shikhar Dhawan and their former captain Shreyas Iyer. DC co-owner Parth Jindal told the broadcasters after announcing the list, "It was heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbroken having to lose Shreyas Iyer, Kagiso Rabada, Shikhar Dhawan, R Ashwin. It is just unfair that you build up a team, give chance to youngsters, groom them but then you lose them after three years. I think IPL needs to look after it. But it is what it is. We are going to try and bring as many of the DC players back in the auction as we can." For the unversed, DC have a total of 47.5 crores (475 million) in their purse heading into the IPL 2022 auction. Meanwhile, South Africa's speedster and DC's vital cog Nortje also reacted after being retained. "Really excited to be retained. Can't wait for 2022 to start. So far it has been an unbelievable experience so far and looking forward," said Nortje. ALSO READ | MI complete retentions list: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard retained The franchise will now look to bring back as many players as they can, from their non-retained players, and also add some more valuable players in the IPL 2022 auction. The auction is likely to be held early in 2022.

Delhi Capitals retention list: DC retain Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje and Prithvi Shaw

Ahead of the mega auction, reports have revealed which players will be retained by the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2022 season. The upcoming edition of the IPL will see an expansion of the cash-rich league, with the addition of two new franchises based in Lucknow and Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, DC will let go of one of their star players — Shreyas Iyer, who apparently wants to be the captain but the Delhi-based team has backed wicket-keeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the post. Iyer can still be bought by the two new franchises.&nbsp;

Apart from Pant, Delhi Capitals have decided to retain Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and pacer Anrich Nortje will also be retained as an overseas player.&nbsp;

The Indian cricket board drafted rules and guidelines for the auction ahead of the next edition of the IPL. As per the rules, each team is allowed to retain a maximum of four players. The two new teams - can buy up to three players from the non-retained lot by December 25.&nbsp;

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The existing teams have to submit their lists of retained players by November 30 and cricket pundits are speculating which players will be retained.&nbsp;

Another report revealed that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will retain MS Dhoni for the next three IPL seasons. Apart from him, the franchise has retained all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played key role in CSK 2021 IPL title win.&nbsp;

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The team is also in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to come on board. The report also added that if Ali doesn't agree to stay, CSK will move on to England pacer Sam Curran as the fourth option to retain.&nbsp;

The reports also mentioned that in the list of retained players by the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have no place. MI is likely to retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Ishan Kishan, all-rounder Kieron Pollard.&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) likely to retain Sunil Narine and Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarty.&nbsp;

Ahead of the mega auction, reports have revealed which players will be retained by the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2022 season.

Ahead of the mega auction, reports have revealed which players will be retained by the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2022 season. The upcoming edition of the IPL will see an expansion of the cash-rich league, with the addition of two new franchises based in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. As per a report by ESPNcricinfo, DC will let go of one of their star players — Shreyas Iyer, who apparently wants to be the captain but the Delhi-based team has backed wicket-keeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the post. Iyer can still be bought by the two new franchises. Apart from Pant, Delhi Capitals have decided to retain Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and pacer Anrich Nortje will also be retained as an overseas player. The Indian cricket board drafted rules and guidelines for the auction ahead of the next edition of the IPL. As per the rules, each team is allowed to retain a maximum of four players. The two new teams - can buy up to three players from the non-retained lot by December 25. ALSO READ | Ind vs NZ: VVS Laxman unimpressed with Ajinkya Rahane's shot selection after Day 1 of Kanpur Test The existing teams have to submit their lists of retained players by November 30 and cricket pundits are speculating which players will be retained. Another report revealed that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will retain MS Dhoni for the next three IPL seasons. Apart from him, the franchise has retained all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played key role in CSK 2021 IPL title win. ALSO READ | Gill, Iyer or Siraj? Irfan Pathan names 'vital' cog for Team India while playing overseas Tests The team is also in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to come on board. The report also added that if Ali doesn't agree to stay, CSK will move on to England pacer Sam Curran as the fourth option to retain. The reports also mentioned that in the list of retained players by the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have no place. MI is likely to retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Ishan Kishan, all-rounder Kieron Pollard. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) likely to retain Sunil Narine and Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarty.

IPL 2022 auction: Delhi Capitals to release Shreyas Iyer as list of players to be retained released - Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Team of the Tournament from T20 World Cup 2021. Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 crown after defeating New Zealand by eight wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (November 14). The champions have three players from their side in the star-studded XI of the tournament picked by the ICC.

Australia clinched their maiden T20 World Cup title after a dominant performance in the final where they chased down the target of 173 runs with seven balls to spare. David Warner, who slammed a match-winning 53 off 38 balls in the final, has been selected as an opener in the team of the tournament alongside England's Jos Buttler, who enjoyed a brilliant campaign.

The team of the tournament released by the ICC has been picked by a selection panel of commentators, international players and journalists. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been named the captain of the side. Babar had a fabulous tournament on the personal front as he finished as the highest run-getter with 303 runs from 6 matches and led Pakistan to five wins in five matches in the Super 12 before their exit from the semi-finals.

Warner, who was also named the Player of the Tournament, scored 289 runs and finished as the second-highest run-getter behind Babar. While his opening partner Buttler notched up 269 runs in the tournament. Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka was picked at no.4 for his heroics with the bat. Asalanka amassed 231 runs in the tournament including match-winning half-centuries against West Indies and Bangladesh.

South Africa's Aiden Markram slotted in at no.5 for his vital contributions in the middle-order for the Proteas. England's Moeen Ali and Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga are the two all-rounders who have been selected in the team of the tournament by the ICC. Hasaranga topped the wicket-taking charts with 16 wickets while Moeen picked up seven wickets and scored 92 runs for England.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Team of the Tournament from T20 World Cup 2021. Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 crown after defeating New Zealand by eight wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (November 14).

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Team of the Tournament from T20 World Cup 2021. Australia won the T20 World Cup 2021 crown after defeating New Zealand by eight wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (November 14). The champions have three players from their side in the star-studded XI of the tournament picked by the ICC. Australia clinched their maiden T20 World Cup title after a dominant performance in the final where they chased down the target of 173 runs with seven balls to spare. David Warner, who slammed a match-winning 53 off 38 balls in the final, has been selected as an opener in the team of the tournament alongside England's Jos Buttler, who enjoyed a brilliant campaign. The team of the tournament released by the ICC has been picked by a selection panel of commentators, international players and journalists. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been named the captain of the side. Babar had a fabulous tournament on the personal front as he finished as the highest run-getter with 303 runs from 6 matches and led Pakistan to five wins in five matches in the Super 12 before their exit from the semi-finals. Warner, who was also named the Player of the Tournament, scored 289 runs and finished as the second-highest run-getter behind Babar. While his opening partner Buttler notched up 269 runs in the tournament. Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka was picked at no.4 for his heroics with the bat. Asalanka amassed 231 runs in the tournament including match-winning half-centuries against West Indies and Bangladesh. South Africa's Aiden Markram slotted in at no.5 for his vital contributions in the middle-order for the Proteas. England's Moeen Ali and Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga are the two all-rounders who have been selected in the team of the tournament by the ICC. Hasaranga topped the wicket-taking charts with 16 wickets while Moeen picked up seven wickets and scored 92 runs for England. Just in The @upstox Most Valuable Team of the Tournament has been named #T20WorldCup https://t.co/p0SuwdZgpS — ICC (@ICC) November 15, 2021 × Also Read: Matthew Wade, Marcus Stoinis drink from shoe as Aussies celebrate T20 World Cup triumph - WATCH Adam Zampa made the cut as a pure spinner for his bowling exploits for Australia. Zampa was Australia's stand out bowler with 13 wickets in 7 matches. His teammate Josh Hazlewood comprises the pace attack with Trent Boult and Anrich Nortje. While Hazlewood picked up 11 wickets in the tournament, New Zealand pacer Boult bagged 13 wickets and South Africa's Nortje took 9. ICC Team of the Tournament David Warner, Jos Buttler (wk), Babar Azam (c), Charith Asalanka, Aiden Markram, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Anrich Nortje, Shaheen Afridi (12th man) ×

Babar Azam named captain of ICC's T20 World Cup 2021 Team of Tournament; No Indian makes the cut

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje picked three wickets each as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Super 12 match of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

South Africa limited Bangladesh to 84/10 and then chased down the target in 13.3 overs on the back of a decent batting performance here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

South Africa have now won three games in a row and are favourites for the semi-final berth. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are now out of the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Chasing 85, South Africa suffered an early blow as Taskin Ahmed got Reeza Hendricks lbw in the first over. Minutes later Quinton de Kock departed leaving South Africa on 28/2. With Aiden Markram scoring a duck, South Africa suffered another blow as they scored 33/3 in the first six overs.

However, the score was so low that it allowed Rassie van der Dussen and skipper Temba Bavuma to get their feet in. The duo stitched a 47-run stand to steer the South Africa chase as the Proteas wrapped an easy win in the end.

Earlier put into bat first, Bangladesh were bowled out for 84 runs in the 19th over following a spectacular performance from South Africa bowlers. Bangladesh had got off to a decent start but Rabada and Nortje wreaked havoc to dismantle the batting lineup as the side lost five wickets in nine overs for 34 runs.

Mahedi Hasan scored 27, the highest for Bangladesh on Tuesday as the side reached 84 in the next 10 overs.

Brief Scores: Bangladesh 84/10 (Mahedi Hasan 27; Rabada 3-20, Nortje 3-8) vs South Africa 86/4 (Temba Bavuma 31; Taskin Ahmed 2-18).

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje picked three wickets each as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Super 12 match of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje picked three wickets each as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Super 12 match of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday. South Africa limited Bangladesh to 84/10 and then chased down the target in 13.3 overs on the back of a decent batting performance here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. South Africa have now won three games in a row and are favourites for the semi-final berth. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are now out of the ongoing T20 World Cup. Chasing 85, South Africa suffered an early blow as Taskin Ahmed got Reeza Hendricks lbw in the first over. Minutes later Quinton de Kock departed leaving South Africa on 28/2. With Aiden Markram scoring a duck, South Africa suffered another blow as they scored 33/3 in the first six overs. However, the score was so low that it allowed Rassie van der Dussen and skipper Temba Bavuma to get their feet in. The duo stitched a 47-run stand to steer the South Africa chase as the Proteas wrapped an easy win in the end. Earlier put into bat first, Bangladesh were bowled out for 84 runs in the 19th over following a spectacular performance from South Africa bowlers. Bangladesh had got off to a decent start but Rabada and Nortje wreaked havoc to dismantle the batting lineup as the side lost five wickets in nine overs for 34 runs. Mahedi Hasan scored 27, the highest for Bangladesh on Tuesday as the side reached 84 in the next 10 overs. Brief Scores: Bangladesh 84/10 (Mahedi Hasan 27; Rabada 3-20, Nortje 3-8) vs South Africa 86/4 (Temba Bavuma 31; Taskin Ahmed 2-18).

T20 WC: Rabada, Nortje wreak havoc as South Africa thrash Bangladesh by 6 wickets in low-scoring game

Umran Malik to Anrich Nortje: Top 5 fastest bowlers in IPL 2021 so far

Delhi Capitals bowlers made up for the team's underwhelming display with the bat to hand Rajasthan Royals a 33-run defeat in their Indian Premier League match, here on Saturday. The Capitals bowling unit restricted the Royals to 121 for six after the team put on board 154 for six on the back of Shreyas Iyer's 43 and a late flourish provided by Shimron Hetmyer, who scored 28 runs off 16 balls.

Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson looked in sublime touch, scoring an unbeaten 70, but with wickets tumbling at regular intervals from the other end, the Royals innings failed to get the momentum it needed. South African pacer Anrich Nortje (2/18) led the Delhi bowlers who performed as a cohesive unit.

Avesh Khan (1/29), Kagiso Rabada (1/26), Axar Patel (1/27), Ravichandran Ashwin (1/20) snapped a wicket each. With the win, the Capitals returned to the top of the table while the Royals moved down to the sixth spot. Defending a modest total, pacers Khan and Nortje provided the electric start that the Capitals needed, sending back both openers -- Liam Livingstone (1) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (5) in the first two overs.

Skipper Rishabh Pant made a bowling change by bringing in Ashwin and the senior Indian spinner got rid of the dangerous David Miller (7) to leave the Royals tottering at 17 for 3. With the required run rate increasing, Rajasthan needed 107 runs in the last 10 over.

Samson and young Mahipal Lomror (19) seemed to be reviving the innings but the ever-reliant Rabada nipped the partnership in the bud. Riyan Parag (2) and Rahul Tewatia (9) couldn't provide a valuable contribution either. Samson was going strong, hitting boundaries at will but the Delhi bowlers came back strongly.

Earlier, the Royals pacers -- led by Mustafizur Rahman (2/22), Chetan Sakariya (2/33) and Kartik Tyagi (1/40) -- shared five wickets while spin all-rounder Rahul Tewatia (1/17) dismissed one batsman. Tyagi, the star of the match against Punjab Kings, drew first blood with his very first delivery in the fourth over, cleaning up Orange Cap holder Shikhar Dhawan (8).

The Delhi opener looked to play a good length delivery but the ball rolled back to hit the timber. Prithvi Shaw (10) soon followed his opening partner back to the dugout, slicing the ball off Sakariya to Liam Livingstone at mid-off. At the end of the powerplay, the Capitals were precariously placed at 36 runs for the loss of two wickets.

With spin introduced in the seventh over Shreyas Iyer (43 off 32 balls) and skipper Rishabh Pant (24 off 24 balls) started to repair the damage caused by the loss of the openers.

The duo, who stitched a 62-run partnership, kept the scoreboard ticking, while also hitting the occasional boundaries at the huge Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

The stylish Iyer then hit the first maximum of the match over long-off in the 10th over off left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (0/34). As the two Delhi batters found their footing, Rahman was brought back into the attack and the move immediately paid dividends as Pant, looking to hook the ball away, ended up getting an under edge.

Samson then showed his skills with gloves to stump Iyer, who failed to stretch his back foot inside the crease as&nbsp;wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. Shimron Hetmyer, who was striking the ball well, then upped the ante, hitting three boundaries off Tyagi to plunder 16 runs in the 16th over. The big-hitting West Indian, who hit five fours, scored a brisk 28 off 16 balls.

Delhi Capitals bowlers made up for the team's underwhelming display with the bat to hand Rajasthan Royals a 33-run defeat in their Indian Premier League match, here on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals bowlers made up for the team's underwhelming display with the bat to hand Rajasthan Royals a 33-run defeat in their Indian Premier League match, here on Saturday. The Capitals bowling unit restricted the Royals to 121 for six after the team put on board 154 for six on the back of Shreyas Iyer's 43 and a late flourish provided by Shimron Hetmyer, who scored 28 runs off 16 balls. Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson looked in sublime touch, scoring an unbeaten 70, but with wickets tumbling at regular intervals from the other end, the Royals innings failed to get the momentum it needed. South African pacer Anrich Nortje (2/18) led the Delhi bowlers who performed as a cohesive unit. Avesh Khan (1/29), Kagiso Rabada (1/26), Axar Patel (1/27), Ravichandran Ashwin (1/20) snapped a wicket each. With the win, the Capitals returned to the top of the table while the Royals moved down to the sixth spot. Defending a modest total, pacers Khan and Nortje provided the electric start that the Capitals needed, sending back both openers -- Liam Livingstone (1) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (5) in the first two overs. Skipper Rishabh Pant made a bowling change by bringing in Ashwin and the senior Indian spinner got rid of the dangerous David Miller (7) to leave the Royals tottering at 17 for 3. With the required run rate increasing, Rajasthan needed 107 runs in the last 10 over. Samson and young Mahipal Lomror (19) seemed to be reviving the innings but the ever-reliant Rabada nipped the partnership in the bud. Riyan Parag (2) and Rahul Tewatia (9) couldn't provide a valuable contribution either. Samson was going strong, hitting boundaries at will but the Delhi bowlers came back strongly. Earlier, the Royals pacers -- led by Mustafizur Rahman (2/22), Chetan Sakariya (2/33) and Kartik Tyagi (1/40) -- shared five wickets while spin all-rounder Rahul Tewatia (1/17) dismissed one batsman. Tyagi, the star of the match against Punjab Kings, drew first blood with his very first delivery in the fourth over, cleaning up Orange Cap holder Shikhar Dhawan (8). The Delhi opener looked to play a good length delivery but the ball rolled back to hit the timber. Prithvi Shaw (10) soon followed his opening partner back to the dugout, slicing the ball off Sakariya to Liam Livingstone at mid-off. At the end of the powerplay, the Capitals were precariously placed at 36 runs for the loss of two wickets. With spin introduced in the seventh over Shreyas Iyer (43 off 32 balls) and skipper Rishabh Pant (24 off 24 balls) started to repair the damage caused by the loss of the openers. The duo, who stitched a 62-run partnership, kept the scoreboard ticking, while also hitting the occasional boundaries at the huge Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The stylish Iyer then hit the first maximum of the match over long-off in the 10th over off left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (0/34). As the two Delhi batters found their footing, Rahman was brought back into the attack and the move immediately paid dividends as Pant, looking to hook the ball away, ended up getting an under edge. Samson then showed his skills with gloves to stump Iyer, who failed to stretch his back foot inside the crease as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. Shimron Hetmyer, who was striking the ball well, then upped the ante, hitting three boundaries off Tyagi to plunder 16 runs in the 16th over. The big-hitting West Indian, who hit five fours, scored a brisk 28 off 16 balls.

IPL 2021: Bowlers shine as Delhi Capitals thrash Rajasthan Royals by 33 runs, reclaim top spot

Pacer Anrich Nortje said he wants to "implement" last year's IPL performance in the second leg of IPL 2021 as Delhi Capitals look forward to winning their maiden title in UAE, as DC set to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 22 when the season resumes.

In 2020, Nortje picked 22 wickets in 16 matches in his first-ever IPL season. He was a vital cog in the team and played an important role as DC reached its maiden IPL final, where it came second-best against Mumbai Indians here last year.&nbsp;

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In a statement released by DC, the South African bowler said, "It was here where things started to happen for me in the IPL, but I am looking to take it match by match this season. There's a lot coming up, even after the IPL."

"We have to try and remember what we did here the last time we were here and try and implement that again. Hopefully, we can repeat what we did in the UAE the last time we were here," said the 27-year-old.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was halted midway due to several COVID-19 cases in bio-bubble when the tournament was underway in India, the base was shifted to UAE and will resume on September 19.&nbsp;

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"What worked at one place is not going to work at another place so we have to take it game by game. The upcoming games in the UAE are going to be completely different from the games we had earlier in the season," the bowler said.&nbsp;

"Maybe teams will field different strategies in the second half of the tournament. We have to be switched on now and just be ready," Nortje said.

He feels playing in the IPL before the T20 World Cup in the UAE is certainly going to be a big advantage for all the players.

"It's definitely a massive advantage to play the IPL before the T20 World Cup. We have a chance to acclimatise to the conditions and get first-hand experience of the kind of wickets here in the UAE.

"The sooner we get the information about the kind of wickets here, the better it will be for all of us. I think each team is looking to assess everything as much as possible, but, firstly we have to assess the conditions for the IPL as it certainly is a big tournament in itself and then we will get to the T20 World Cup," he said.&nbsp;

Pacer Anrich Nortje said he wants to "implement" last year's IPL performance in the second leg of IPL 2021 as Delhi Capitals look forward to winning their maiden title in UAE, as DC set to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 22 when the season resumes.

Pacer Anrich Nortje said he wants to "implement" last year's IPL performance in the second leg of IPL 2021 as Delhi Capitals look forward to winning their maiden title in UAE, as DC set to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 22 when the season resumes. In 2020, Nortje picked 22 wickets in 16 matches in his first-ever IPL season. He was a vital cog in the team and played an important role as DC reached its maiden IPL final, where it came second-best against Mumbai Indians here last year. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav says, 'It feels great to be back here' In a statement released by DC, the South African bowler said, "It was here where things started to happen for me in the IPL, but I am looking to take it match by match this season. There's a lot coming up, even after the IPL." "We have to try and remember what we did here the last time we were here and try and implement that again. Hopefully, we can repeat what we did in the UAE the last time we were here," said the 27-year-old. The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League was halted midway due to several COVID-19 cases in bio-bubble when the tournament was underway in India, the base was shifted to UAE and will resume on September 19. ALSO READ | 'National Commitment continues' - CSK pay tribute as 'Thala' MS Dhoni's name crops up in defence committee for NCC Arriving on your timeline at 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ kmph (or more!) 😉🔥#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/gNLAH3G0e1 — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) September 17, 2021 × "What worked at one place is not going to work at another place so we have to take it game by game. The upcoming games in the UAE are going to be completely different from the games we had earlier in the season," the bowler said. "Maybe teams will field different strategies in the second half of the tournament. We have to be switched on now and just be ready," Nortje said. He feels playing in the IPL before the T20 World Cup in the UAE is certainly going to be a big advantage for all the players. "It's definitely a massive advantage to play the IPL before the T20 World Cup. We have a chance to acclimatise to the conditions and get first-hand experience of the kind of wickets here in the UAE. "The sooner we get the information about the kind of wickets here, the better it will be for all of us. I think each team is looking to assess everything as much as possible, but, firstly we have to assess the conditions for the IPL as it certainly is a big tournament in itself and then we will get to the T20 World Cup," he said.

IPL 2021: DC's Anrich Nortje wants to 'implement' last year's IPL performance in upcoming UAE leg

The JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals, who went down fighting against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, will be looking to bounce back when they take on Punjab Kings in their third encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the&nbsp;Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

While speaking about taking on the Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals' fast bowler&nbsp;Anrich Nortje expressed that the Delhi franchise cannot underestimate any team in the IPL 2021, "There's no team that's got a bad team so every side is really competitive, and it can come off for anyone on any day. We are definitely not going to underestimate anyone and hopefully, we can bring our A-game."

When asked about the make-up of the Delhi Capitals squad, the South African said, "We are unfortunately missing Shreyas (Iyer), but we definitely have a great combination of players. We have got a great bowling line-up as well. It's just about picking the right team on the right wicket and conditions. We definitely have a lot of options in our bowling line-up, which is really nice to have and hopefully we can make the best of the conditions and the different players that we have got."

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Nortje had to spend an extended period of time in quarantine due to a false-positive result for COVID-19. However, the fast bowler re-joined the camp on 16 April 2021 after testing negative thrice.&nbsp;

"Ten days in the room was quite a lot for me. It was nice to get out, run around and bowl a bit. I really enjoyed it and hopefully, I can build it up from here on," signed off&nbsp;Nortje&nbsp;

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The JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals, who went down fighting against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, will be looking to bounce back when they take on Punjab Kings in their third encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

The JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals, who went down fighting against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, will be looking to bounce back when they take on Punjab Kings in their third encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. While speaking about taking on the Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals' fast bowler Anrich Nortje expressed that the Delhi franchise cannot underestimate any team in the IPL 2021, "There's no team that's got a bad team so every side is really competitive, and it can come off for anyone on any day. We are definitely not going to underestimate anyone and hopefully, we can bring our A-game." When asked about the make-up of the Delhi Capitals squad, the South African said, "We are unfortunately missing Shreyas (Iyer), but we definitely have a great combination of players. We have got a great bowling line-up as well. It's just about picking the right team on the right wicket and conditions. We definitely have a lot of options in our bowling line-up, which is really nice to have and hopefully we can make the best of the conditions and the different players that we have got." 📽️ | @RickyPonting's Dressing Room speech after #RRvDC 👉🏻 Leave it to the Boss to lift up the spirits of the DC boys with all the positives from an absolute thriller 💙#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/JRAkkSssE7 — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 17, 2021 × ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Host broadcaster enjoy blockbuster viewership for opening match, fails to break IPL 2020 record Nortje had to spend an extended period of time in quarantine due to a false-positive result for COVID-19. However, the fast bowler re-joined the camp on 16 April 2021 after testing negative thrice. "Ten days in the room was quite a lot for me. It was nice to get out, run around and bowl a bit. I really enjoyed it and hopefully, I can build it up from here on," signed off Nortje ×

IPL 2021: Hoping to bring our A-game against Punjab Kings, says Anrich Nortje

Delhi Capitals and South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of DC’s second Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. <o:p></o:p>

Nortje and Kagiso Rabada arrived in India on April 6 and were undergoing a mandatory seven-day quarantine. While Nortje came in with a negative report, he tested positive while undergoing quarantine.<o:p></o:p>

Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that the pacer tested positive while undergoing quarantine. "He came in with a negative report, but has unfortunately tested positive now while undergoing quarantine," the source said.

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The BCCI SOP states that a member of the squad, who tests positive for the dreaded virus, must isolate in the designated area outside the bio-secure environment for a minimum of 10 days from the first day of symptoms or collection of the sample. <o:p></o:p>

Nortje participated in the ODI series against Pakistan. After playing the first two ODIs, the Proteas pacer started his journey to IPL 2021.<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals now have been dealt with a triple blow in IPL 2021. While regular skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out before the tournament started with a shoulder injury, all-rounder Axar Patel tested positive for COVID-19 followed by Nortje's positive report for the virus.&nbsp;

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Delhi Capitals and South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of DC’s second Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Delhi Capitals and South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of DC’s second Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Nortje and Kagiso Rabada arrived in India on April 6 and were undergoing a mandatory seven-day quarantine. While Nortje came in with a negative report, he tested positive while undergoing quarantine. Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that the pacer tested positive while undergoing quarantine. "He came in with a negative report, but has unfortunately tested positive now while undergoing quarantine," the source said. ALSO READ: 'Shameful defeat': Sehwag questions Andre Russell and Dinesh Karthik's intent after KKR collapse The BCCI SOP states that a member of the squad, who tests positive for the dreaded virus, must isolate in the designated area outside the bio-secure environment for a minimum of 10 days from the first day of symptoms or collection of the sample. Nortje participated in the ODI series against Pakistan. After playing the first two ODIs, the Proteas pacer started his journey to IPL 2021. Delhi Capitals now have been dealt with a triple blow in IPL 2021. While regular skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out before the tournament started with a shoulder injury, all-rounder Axar Patel tested positive for COVID-19 followed by Nortje's positive report for the virus. (With ANI inputs) ×

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje tests positive for COVID-19

In what comes as a huge blow to Delhi Capitals, the pace duo of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are set to miss DC’s opening fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 10.<o:p></o:p>

Rabada and Nortje arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday and will now undergo a week of quarantine before joining the squad for the lucrative T20 tournament. The South African pace duo was retained by Delhi Capitals following a terrific show in IPL 2020 in the UAE, where they ended up as runner’s up.<o:p></o:p>

"Delhi Capitals' fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje arrived at the team hotel in Mumbai on Tuesday," the franchise said in a statement.

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"Rabada and Nortje will be in quarantine for one week," it added.<o:p></o:p>

The South African players, who are part of IPL 2021 and participated in the ongoing three-match ODI series against Pakistan, left on Monday to join their respective IPL franchises. As a result, they will miss the final ODI between South Africa and Pakistan. <o:p></o:p>

Earlier, DC appointed youngster Rishabh Pant as the skipper of their side for IPL 2021 after Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury.

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DC would be looking to take another step in IPL and bag their maiden IPL trophy as the cricketing world gear up for the mega festival, starting from April 9.<o:p></o:p>

In what comes as a huge blow to Delhi Capitals, the pace duo of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are set to miss DC’s opening fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 10.

In what comes as a huge blow to Delhi Capitals, the pace duo of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are set to miss DC’s opening fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 10. Rabada and Nortje arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday and will now undergo a week of quarantine before joining the squad for the lucrative T20 tournament. The South African pace duo was retained by Delhi Capitals following a terrific show in IPL 2020 in the UAE, where they ended up as runner’s up. "Delhi Capitals' fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje arrived at the team hotel in Mumbai on Tuesday," the franchise said in a statement. Watch: IPL 2021: Fascinating stats from tournament history "Rabada and Nortje will be in quarantine for one week," it added. The South African players, who are part of IPL 2021 and participated in the ongoing three-match ODI series against Pakistan, left on Monday to join their respective IPL franchises. As a result, they will miss the final ODI between South Africa and Pakistan. Earlier, DC appointed youngster Rishabh Pant as the skipper of their side for IPL 2021 after Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. ALSO READ: Maharashtra government clears deck for IPL, allows franchises to practice after 8pm at Wankhede Stadium DC would be looking to take another step in IPL and bag their maiden IPL trophy as the cricketing world gear up for the mega festival, starting from April 9.

IPL 2021: 2 key foreign players to miss Delhi Capitals' opening match vs Chennai Super Kings

Anrich Nortje has been a revelation in this year's IPL. The Proteas made headlines after he bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2020 at 156.2 km/h. The player has bolstered Delhi Capitals bowling attack along with his Proteas teammate Kagiso Rabada.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-jasprit-bumrah-is-the-best-t20-fast-bowler-in-the-world-says-shane-bond-341165" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Jasprit Bumrah is the 'best T20 fast bowler in the world', says Bond</a>

Nortje was a last-minute substitution for Chris Woakes as the English all-rounder chose to skip IPL 2020. Nortje scalped 20 wickets at an average of 22.&nbsp;

In an exclusive interview with DNA, Nortje revealed that the secret behind his lethal pace. According to the Proteas, he follows the K.I.S.S mantra, meaning ‘Keep It Simple Simply'.&nbsp;

This interview took place ahead of the Qualifier 2 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He went on to say how he coped with injuries to come out mentally and physically stronger.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wouldve-preferred-facing-kapil-dev-javagal-srinath-instead-of-bumrah-brian-lara-341376" hreflang="en">'Would’ve preferred facing Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath instead of Bumrah': Lara</a>

"There's no rocket-science behind it. It's all about hitting the right length and keeping it simple. I think the pace is something you build when you are in the right rhythm. When you're managing to get all your basics right, the pace is generated. Be it your run up, or your delivery stride and even your release, I think it's a combination of all those things and I'm happy to have been able to bowl fast on a consistent basis. More importantly, I have also hit the right areas. I also believe in order to get the desired results, you need to have proper planning before executing anything and should not shift your focus, whatever the conditions are," the South African player said.

Nortje had a string of injuries last year which forced him out of IPL 2019 as well as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The South African was picked up by KKR last year but was ruled out of the tournament after he suffered a shoulder injury which required surgery.&nbsp;

"It was very unfortunate that I missed out on my debut IPL season. But injuries are part and parcel of the sport. I was more focused on making a comeback as soon as possible. However, there were setbacks which also jolted my chances of making it to the World Cup squad. It was a little tough and challenging for me at that moment. However, I did not panic. I was just focusing on recovering and made sure I did it right. When you have such injuries, as a fast bowler, it's always good to give it time and not rush into coming back," Nortje said.&nbsp;

Anrich Nortje has been a revelation in this year's IPL. The Proteas made headlines after he bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2020 at 156.2 km/h. The player has bolstered Delhi Capitals bowling attack along with his Proteas teammate Kagiso Rabada.

Anrich Nortje has been a revelation in this year's IPL. The Proteas made headlines after he bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2020 at 156.2 km/h. The player has bolstered Delhi Capitals bowling attack along with his Proteas teammate Kagiso Rabada. Also read: IPL 2020: Jasprit Bumrah is the 'best T20 fast bowler in the world', says Bond Nortje was a last-minute substitution for Chris Woakes as the English all-rounder chose to skip IPL 2020. Nortje scalped 20 wickets at an average of 22. In an exclusive interview with DNA, Nortje revealed that the secret behind his lethal pace. According to the Proteas, he follows the K.I.S.S mantra, meaning ‘Keep It Simple Simply'. This interview took place ahead of the Qualifier 2 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He went on to say how he coped with injuries to come out mentally and physically stronger. Also read: 'Would’ve preferred facing Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath instead of Bumrah': Lara "There's no rocket-science behind it. It's all about hitting the right length and keeping it simple. I think the pace is something you build when you are in the right rhythm. When you're managing to get all your basics right, the pace is generated. Be it your run up, or your delivery stride and even your release, I think it's a combination of all those things and I'm happy to have been able to bowl fast on a consistent basis. More importantly, I have also hit the right areas. I also believe in order to get the desired results, you need to have proper planning before executing anything and should not shift your focus, whatever the conditions are," the South African player said. Nortje had a string of injuries last year which forced him out of IPL 2019 as well as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The South African was picked up by KKR last year but was ruled out of the tournament after he suffered a shoulder injury which required surgery. "It was very unfortunate that I missed out on my debut IPL season. But injuries are part and parcel of the sport. I was more focused on making a comeback as soon as possible. However, there were setbacks which also jolted my chances of making it to the World Cup squad. It was a little tough and challenging for me at that moment. However, I did not panic. I was just focusing on recovering and made sure I did it right. When you have such injuries, as a fast bowler, it's always good to give it time and not rush into coming back," Nortje said.

From string of injuries to lethal pace: Anrich Nortje talks about IPL 2020 with Delhi Capitals

South African speedster Anrich Nortje has been roped in by Delhi Capitals to replace England’s Chris Woakes in the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10.

English all-rounder, Woakes had pulled out of the cash-rich T20 tournament in March due to family commitments after being signed up by the Delhi franchise for $200,000 in the auctions, held in December 2019.

However, after much wait, DC has signed in Nortje who will join fellow South African pacer Kagiso Rabada in the squad for the 13th edition of IPL, the franchise announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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We've heard that before, haven't we? 😉<a href="https://twitter.com/KagisoRabada25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KagisoRabada25</a>, time to welcome your new bowling companion 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeAnrich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeAnrich</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AnrichNortje02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnrichNortje02</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YehHaiNayiDilli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YehHaiNayiDilli</a> <a href="https://t.co/AQO61nhxXl">pic.twitter.com/AQO61nhxXl</a>
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"I am excited to join the Delhi Capitals, a team that was the talk of the tournament last season," Nortje said of the franchise, coached by Australian great Ricky Ponting.

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"With its exciting mix of experienced and young players, and a stellar coaching line-up, there is no doubt this is going to be a massive learning experience for me."&nbsp;

Nortje was named Cricket South Africa’s newcomer of the year for 2020 and has played six Tests for the Proteas since making his debut in Pune in 2019. He is not only an express fast bowler but also a handy customer with the bat and will provide much depth to the DC side.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-ipl-2020-excited-to-play-for-kings-xi-punjab-and-under-kl-rahul-ishan-porel-320231" hreflang="en">Exclusive - Excited to play for Kings XI Punjab and under KL Rahul: Ishan Porel</a>

Nortje was with Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2019 but a shoulder injury forced him to sit on the sidelines as he was unable to make his IPL debut.

Meanwhile, the title sponsor for IPL 2020 is also on the verge of being announced with the likes of Tata Sons, Unacademy leading the race. The schedule for IPL 2020 is also expected to be announced soon.

South African speedster Anrich Nortje has been roped in by Delhi Capitals to replace England’s Chris Woakes in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10.

South African speedster Anrich Nortje has been roped in by Delhi Capitals to replace England’s Chris Woakes in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10. English all-rounder, Woakes had pulled out of the cash-rich T20 tournament in March due to family commitments after being signed up by the Delhi franchise for $200,000 in the auctions, held in December 2019. However, after much wait, DC has signed in Nortje who will join fellow South African pacer Kagiso Rabada in the squad for the 13th edition of IPL, the franchise announced on Tuesday. A 🇿🇦 fast bowler ✅ Clocks 150 km/hr ✅ Yorker specialist ✅ We've heard that before, haven't we? 😉@KagisoRabada25, time to welcome your new bowling companion 😎#WelcomeAnrich @AnrichNortje02 #IPL2020 #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/AQO61nhxXl — Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from 🏠) (@DelhiCapitals) August 18, 2020 × "I am excited to join the Delhi Capitals, a team that was the talk of the tournament last season," Nortje said of the franchise, coached by Australian great Ricky Ponting. And we can't wait to watch you steam in and let it rip 🔥 Welcome to the Capitals, @AnrichNortje02 🙌🏻#WelcomeAnrich#IPL2020 #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/ZyoPm0Cw5v — Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from 🏠) (@DelhiCapitals) August 18, 2020 × ALSO READ: From Finch to Maxwell: List of players set to miss first week of IPL 2020 "With its exciting mix of experienced and young players, and a stellar coaching line-up, there is no doubt this is going to be a massive learning experience for me." Nortje was named Cricket South Africa’s newcomer of the year for 2020 and has played six Tests for the Proteas since making his debut in Pune in 2019. He is not only an express fast bowler but also a handy customer with the bat and will provide much depth to the DC side. ALSO READ: Exclusive - Excited to play for Kings XI Punjab and under KL Rahul: Ishan Porel Nortje was with Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2019 but a shoulder injury forced him to sit on the sidelines as he was unable to make his IPL debut. Meanwhile, the title sponsor for IPL 2020 is also on the verge of being announced with the likes of Tata Sons, Unacademy leading the race. The schedule for IPL 2020 is also expected to be announced soon.

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