Pace sensation Umran Malik earned his maiden call-up to the Indian squad after his impressive show in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Umran took the season by a storm with his sensational pace and finished as the highest wicket-taker for SRH in IPL 2022 with 22 scalps to his name in 14 matches.

'Too early': Kapil Dev gives his verdict on pace sensation Umran Malik's selection for Team India

Rishabh Pant didn't have an ideal start to his stint as the captain of the Indian team after South Africa thrashed the hosts by seven wickets in the 1st T20I of the five-match series at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (June 09).

Rishabh Pant joins Virat Kohli in unwanted list after India lose first T20I against South Africa by 7 wickets

Ishan Kishan slammed a sensational half-century as India locked horns with South Africa in the 1st T20I at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday (June 09).

Can't ask Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to drop themselves to make me play in Team India: Ishan Kishan

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had a good IPL 2022 edition. Being one of the two debutants, the KL Rahul-led side qualified for the playoffs before bowing out in the Eliminator, losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), but saw many players raise their hands to ensure Lucknow's good start in their maiden IPL season.

I'll make him India's best all-rounder: LSG star's coach recalls Mohammed Shami's words

Hardik Pandya's captaincy stocks have risen ever since he impressed one and all with his leadership qualities in the IPL 2022 edition. In what was the star all-rounder's first-ever season as captain, the 28-year-old made a huge mark by leading the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title, beating Rajasthan Royasl (RR) with ease in the final.

'He can lead Team India in future' - Harbhajan Singh lavishes praise on Hardik Pandya's leadership

Injury-hit Team India will face Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the series opener of the five-match T20Is at home on Thursday evening (June 09), in New Delhi, India.

India vs SA: Captain Rishabh Pant set to join elite list during 1st T20I, to go past Virat Kohli & MS Dhoni

India and South Africa will lock horns with each other in what is expected to be a mouth-watering five-match T20I series with the opening game to be played on Thursday evening (June 09).

India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Match prediction and likely playing XIs of both teams

Hardik Pandya made heads turn in the recently-concluded IPL 2022. Under him, debutants Gujarat Titans won their maiden championship whereas Hardik impressed with 487 runs and eight wickets overall.

'His leadership was impressive in IPL 2022' - Rahul Dravid all praise for Hardik Pandya ahead of SA T20Is

Virat Kohli is away from the 22-yard cricket strip at present as he has been rested for the India-South Africa T20Is at home. However, the 33-year-old Kohli still added another feather to his illustrious hat by reaching the 200-million followers on the social media platform Instagram.

Virat Kohli adds another feather to illustrious hat, becomes 1st Indian to reach 200-m followers on Instagram

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant was in for a surprise on Wednesday (June 08) as he was named captain of the Indian cricket team just a day ahead of the start of the T20I series against South Africa at home.

'Didn't come under very good circumstances': Rishabh Pant on captaining India for the first time in his career

India have been handed a massive blow ahead of the start of the T20I series against South Africa as captain KL Rahul has been ruled out due to an injury. Along with Rahul, spinner Kuldeep Yadav has also been ruled out of the five-match series owing to an injury.

Rishabh Pant to lead India in T20I series vs SA after KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav ruled out due to injury

Virat Kohli is a livewire on the pitch when he is playing for India or his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli enjoys the pressure and likes to be in the face of the opposition during a game.

Virat Kohli started crying, didn't sleep that night: Ex-teammate recalls brutal prank on former India captain

Umran Malik had made heads turn throughout the IPL 2022 edition. His raw pace, deadly yorkers and some tidy spells changed the complexion of the game in favour of Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the one-time winners' group stage exit.

Pace sensation Umran Malik reveals how Dale Steyn had predicted his India call-up before IPL 2022

Umran Malik earned his dream maiden call up in India's T20I squad after an exceptional season with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

'We need to be realistic': Rahul Dravid on Umran Malik's potential debut for India in South Africa T20I series

Indian cricket team's head coach Rahul Dravid explained why it was important for captain Rohit Sharma to take a break from the team's upcoming T20I series against South Africa at home.

Rahul Dravid explains Karthik's role in Team India, justifies skipper Rohit's decision to skip SA series

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to make his comeback to the Indian team after a stellar Indian Premier League (IPL) season with his new team Gujarat Titans (GT).

Not Sachin or Dhoni! Hardik Pandya names his favourite cricketer, says always placed him above other legends

Mohammed Siraj has soon become one of India's main pacers in the red-ball format. After a good IPL 2020, Siraj soon made his Test debut for India during their historic 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus Australia Down Under.

'I thought 'dad should've been here': Md Siraj recalls memorable Test debut at the MCG

India are gearing up to take on South Africa in a five-match T20I series at home starting from Thursday (June 09). The first T20I of the series will be played at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi.

Shreyas Iyer aims to surpass Rohit Sharma in elite list as India gear up for South Africa T20I series

Team India already have one eye on the forthcoming T20 World Cup, set to be held in Australia later this year, after their disastrous run in the last year's edition.

When we need them to score runs, they get out: Kapil Dev on India's top order's T20 batting approach

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to make his comeback to the Indian team after spending a long spell on the sidelines due to his recovery from a back injury.

MS Dhoni told me I will be in World Cup squad after 3 matches: Hardik Pandya recalls his Team India debut

India have begun their preparations for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa at home. KL Rahul will lead the Indian team in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the five-match series against the Proteas.

WATCH: Head coach Rahul Dravid gives pep talk as Team India begin training for South Africa T20I series

Young Umran Malik took the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 by storm with his impressive show for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Umran was awarded the Emerging Player of the Tournament award after troubling the batters with his raw pace throughout the tournament.

'I have not followed Waqar Younis': Umran Malik reveals his 3 idols after comparisons with ex-Pakistan pacer

Hardik Pandya impressed one and all with his all-round abilities and captaincy in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 edition, leading the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden championship.

'They shouldn't take risk' - Shastri explains why Hardik Pandya should stick to shortest format till T20WC

Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the finest Indian captains of all time. Ganguly is often credited for backing the youngsters during his time as captain of the Indian side and several players have over the years thanked Ganguly for playing a role in shaping their careers.

Had Sourav Ganguly not backed me in 2001, he would have been sacked from captaincy: Harbhajan Singh