When the Men in Blue arrived in Guwahati. Before their second T20I encounter against South Africa on Sunday, October 2, Indian supporters greeted them warmly. The squad was surrounded by ardent Indian fans, just like was in Trivandrum before. The BCCI published a video of Deepak Chahar and Arshdeep Singh from the previous match cutting a cake together as soon as they arrived.
With a brilliant exhibition of swing bowling against the Proteas in the first T20I, Deepak Chahar and Arshdeep Singh gave India the upper hand in the three-match T20I series.
At 9/5, the pair the visitors reeling as the South African batsmen.
The visitors’ total was manageable owing to Chahar and Arshdeep’s breathtaking opening spell.
Despite losing their captains, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, early in the chase, India was still able to win thanks to half-centuries from Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul.
The aforementioned fast bowling combo cut a cake when they arrived at the team hotel in Guwahati following India’s thunderous victory in the series opener.
Jasprit Bumrah will give the opportunity to Deepak Chahar
Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah‘s alleged withdrawal from the next ICC tournament dealt India a severe setback in their quest for a second T20 WC victory. Despite not yet knowing the full nature of the bowling ace’s injury. The top cricketing body has made an official announcement. Excluding him from the current South Africa series. For the remaining games, RCB’s Mohammed Siraj will join the Indian team in place of the injured pacer.
A spot for a fast bowler has become available in the 15-man team for the T20 World Cup as a result of Bumrah’s injury, and Deepak Chahar is one of the numerous candidates to fill the gap.
Star pacer Mohammed Shami, who is also on the standby list for the international competition in Australia, will give Chahar a tough time.
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