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<p>World Cup captain Temba Bavuma will miss two white-ball series against India, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday in naming squads for the multi-format tour. Bavuma as well as fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will play no part in the limited overs series in order to prepare for two World Test Championship matches, starting in Centurion on December 26.</p>

<p>Fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen will only play in the first two T20 internationals before returning to their franchises to play in domestic four-day cricket ahead of the Test series. One-day coach Rob Walter said the decision was made in consultation with Test coach Shukri Conrad.</p>

<p>"We have a busy summer ahead starting with the T20Is and then ODIs against India and we have therefore taken the decision to omit several of our senior players," said Walter.&nbsp; "This decision was taken together with coach Shukri as we place emphasis on the red-ball leg of the tour, meaning they will instead be preparing for the Test series by playing domestic cricket."</p>

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<p>Conrad said: "It is the start of a new ICC World Test Championship cycle and that itself is a huge incentive for everyone. We want to try and ensure we make a strong start to this sequence here at home against one of the best teams in the world." The Test squad includes three uncapped players in Durham and Western Province batsman David Bedingham, left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and batsman Tristan Stubbs.</p>

<p>Burger is set to make his international debut after being named in all three squads. Another newcomer is all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana, who was selected for the one-day series. The first T20 international will be played in Durban on Sunday. There will be three T20 internationals and three&nbsp;one-day internationals. India will also be without key players for the white-ball matches, with regular captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli rested ahead of the Test matches.</p>

<p><strong>South African squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>T20 internationals:</strong>&nbsp;Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams</p>

<p><strong>One-day internationals:</strong> Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (wkt), Lizaad Williams</p>

<p><strong>Tests:</strong> Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wkt)&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Fixtures:</strong></p>

<p>December 10, first T20 international, Durban</p>

<p>December 12, second T20 international, Gqeberha</p>

<p>December 14, third T20 int6ernational, Johannesburg</p>

<p>December 17, first one-day international, Johannesburg</p>

<p>December 19, second one-day international, Gqeberha</p>

<p>December 21, third one-day international, Paarl</p>

<p>December 26-30, first Test match, Centurion</p>

<p>January 3-7, second Test match, Cape Town</p>


World Cup captain Temba Bavuma will miss two white-ball series against India, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday in naming squads for the multi-format tour.

World Cup captain Temba Bavuma will miss two white-ball series against India, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday in naming squads for the multi-format tour. Bavuma as well as fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will play no part in the limited overs series in order to prepare for two World Test Championship matches, starting in Centurion on December 26. Fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen will only play in the first two T20 internationals before returning to their franchises to play in domestic four-day cricket ahead of the Test series. One-day coach Rob Walter said the decision was made in consultation with Test coach Shukri Conrad. "We have a busy summer ahead starting with the T20Is and then ODIs against India and we have therefore taken the decision to omit several of our senior players," said Walter. "This decision was taken together with coach Shukri as we place emphasis on the red-ball leg of the tour, meaning they will instead be preparing for the Test series by playing domestic cricket." Also Read: Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha lead Paris Saint German over Le Havre after keeper shown red flag Conrad said: "It is the start of a new ICC World Test Championship cycle and that itself is a huge incentive for everyone. We want to try and ensure we make a strong start to this sequence here at home against one of the best teams in the world." The Test squad includes three uncapped players in Durham and Western Province batsman David Bedingham, left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and batsman Tristan Stubbs. Burger is set to make his international debut after being named in all three squads. Another newcomer is all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana, who was selected for the one-day series. The first T20 international will be played in Durban on Sunday. There will be three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals. India will also be without key players for the white-ball matches, with regular captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli rested ahead of the Test matches. South African squads: T20 internationals: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams One-day internationals: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (wkt), Lizaad Williams Tests: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wkt) Fixtures: December 10, first T20 international, Durban December 12, second T20 international, Gqeberha December 14, third T20 int6ernational, Johannesburg December 17, first one-day international, Johannesburg December 19, second one-day international, Gqeberha December 21, third one-day international, Paarl December 26-30, first Test match, Centurion January 3-7, second Test match, Cape Town

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<p>A full-grown leopard weighing between 80 to 90 kgs was sighted in the Indian capital Delhi in the Sainik Farm area, sending shockwaves through the locality.</p>

<p>The forest department, in collaboration with local police, has initiated a comprehensive search operation to capture the elusive big cat. Subodh Kumar, a beat officer from the forest department at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, said, "We got a call about a leopard that was spotted at night. With the help of the local police, we conducted a search at 9:30 am and spotted the animal near a farmhouse."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The forest department is taking no chances and has strategically placed two trap cages in the area to safely capture the wild visitor, as per media reports citing police officials.&nbsp;Instructions have been issued to the public, urging them to steer clear of these cages, ensuring the safety of both residents and the leopard. Residents in the area have been asked to stay indoors for their safety as the search for the big cat continues.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Two gripping video clips capturing the leopard's movements have surfaced on social media platforms. It has intensified the intrigue surrounding the leopard roaming freely in the neighbourhood.</p>

<p>One clip purportedly showed a heart-pounding moment as a policeman caught off guard, sprinted away before the agile leopard leapt over a wall and disappeared into the jungle.</p>

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<p>Over 40 personnel, comprising members of the forest department and Delhi Police, have been mobilised to manage the situation.&nbsp;A team has been deployed at the location, as per an official.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Residents are on high alert as authorities work tirelessly to safely secure the leopard and prevent any untoward incidents in this unexpected wildlife encounter in the Indian capital.&nbsp;</p>

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A full-grown leopard weighing between 80 to 90 kgs was sighted in the Indian capital Delhi in the Sainik Farm area, sending shockwaves through the locality. The forest department, in collaboration with local police, has initiated a comprehensive search operation to capture the elusive big cat.

A full-grown leopard weighing between 80 to 90 kgs was sighted in the Indian capital Delhi in the Sainik Farm area, sending shockwaves through the locality. The forest department, in collaboration with local police, has initiated a comprehensive search operation to capture the elusive big cat. Subodh Kumar, a beat officer from the forest department at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, said, "We got a call about a leopard that was spotted at night. With the help of the local police, we conducted a search at 9:30 am and spotted the animal near a farmhouse." Leopard in Delhi #Animal #Delhi pic.twitter.com/J7wt7M6S8K — Chetan Bhasin (@Che10Bhasin) December 2, 2023 × The forest department is taking no chances and has strategically placed two trap cages in the area to safely capture the wild visitor, as per media reports citing police officials. Instructions have been issued to the public, urging them to steer clear of these cages, ensuring the safety of both residents and the leopard. Residents in the area have been asked to stay indoors for their safety as the search for the big cat continues. Also Read | Tihar jail terminates 50 employees after biometric mismatch Two gripping video clips capturing the leopard's movements have surfaced on social media platforms. It has intensified the intrigue surrounding the leopard roaming freely in the neighbourhood. One clip purportedly showed a heart-pounding moment as a policeman caught off guard, sprinted away before the agile leopard leapt over a wall and disappeared into the jungle. Also Read | 'Always a delight': India's PM Modi reacts to viral 'Melodi' selfie Over 40 personnel, comprising members of the forest department and Delhi Police, have been mobilised to manage the situation. A team has been deployed at the location, as per an official. Watch | India's financial capital Mumbai engulfed with smoke × Residents are on high alert as authorities work tirelessly to safely secure the leopard and prevent any untoward incidents in this unexpected wildlife encounter in the Indian capital. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Leopard roams freely in Delhi's Sainik farm area, search ops underway as locals asked to stay indoors

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