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Shami, Bumrah to be rotated in limited overs to remain fresh for the Tests

Saying that it’s a no-brainer that the senior bowling pros of the Indian team Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami would be rotated in the limited-overs series; the Indian captain suggested that it is being done to make sure they remain fresh for the all-important Test series.  

“They have gone through a full IPL. It will be important to monitor their workload. You want to see how people react to different situations,” Kohli said in a virtual press conference on the eve of the first ODI in Sydney.  “There is a fine balance that you need to maintain, something we have managed to do for the last few years,” added the Indian captain.

The 32-year-old reasoned that rotation has been the reason for Indian bowlers remaining fit for the important games. “That is why our bowlers have been fit and available for the important matches most of the time for us. It is an important factor for me as a captain. It is going to be crucial,” said Kohli.

For many Indian players, it is going to be an altogether new experience playing down under, Kohli being aware of it said that it surely can be a very intimidating experience, no doubt. But according to him, that happens only when one is not ready mentally and doesn’t have the skills.

“In every sport, they are very tough, the crowd can be tough on traveling players and rightly so. But if you perform well, you get a lot of respect. As a sportsman, I am a big fan of it. The stadiums are amazing, always a nice tour full of challenges,” the Delhi born told the press.

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SA vs ENG: Ahead of the first T20I, Morgan still not sure of his best XI

England captain Eoin Morgan is not sure of his best XI going into the T20I series against hosts South Africa, starting with the first T20I in Newlands, Cape Town. The problem is not of shortage but of plenty, as after the covid-19 break, this is the first time that the full England squad is at the display for his choosing. “No, I don’t know my best XI. There are probably seven or eight guys who are strong candidates (for the remaining places). With a full-strength squad here there is so much to discuss around team selection,” Morgan said on the eve of the first T20I. “We are playing what we think is our best XI to beat South Africa here and now. But also think, looking ahead to the World Cup, that we will need the option of two spinners,” added the 34-year-old captain. However, one thing was made certain that Sam Curran would get the preference over fellow all-rounder Moeen Ali in the playing XI, mostly because the conditions in South Africa are seamer-friendly. Talking about Curran, who had a brilliant IPL season, with an otherwise dull Chennai Super Kings, Morgan said, “Sam has certainly grown in confidence, probably even more so with the bat than the ball. He was certainly thrown in all sorts of circumstances and had all sorts of challenges but came out the other side glowing, which is great.” “If we have the luxury of two all-rounders in the side in Ben and Sam, that’s huge,” added the Dublin born, who plays for Middlesex in the England domestic competition. Morgan also said that Jofra Archer might get a game or two but wouldn’t play often considering the workload and the idea of keeping him fresh before the World Cup. . “He’s one of the best in the world, he is coming off the back of being named MVP at the IPL,” said Morgan. But I don’t think we will have him that often in between now and the World Cup,” he said.

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Devon Conway looks forward to potential debut by ‘staying in the moment’

Having piled up runs both in the first class and in the Super Smash, the domestic T20 competition of New Zealand, the only thing that Devon Conway, the South Africa born Wellington star was looking forward to was a New Zealand debut. This wish of his is most likely to be fulfilled once the kiwis take on the West Indies in the first-ever T20I of the three-match T20I series in Eden Park, Auckland. Sitting on the cusp of the debut, the 29-year-old said, "It's all very exciting that it's happening. I'm just looking forward to getting out there for a potential debut.” He further said that he is looking forward to the opportunity no doubt, but by still staying in the moment and not thinking too much about it. "To be honest, I don't listen too much about the expectations people have for me. I think about staying in the moment and to focus on the task at hand. Whatever else happens. I try to get away from that sort of thing.” Saying that one never knows as to when an opportunity is going to come, so he prefers to be ready for it and not look too far ahead. “It's been pretty special - being with this group of players, and the environment and culture they have, getting to know them better. That being said, I'm still waiting for the final XI for tomorrow to be announced,” Conway added. There is no doubt that the South Africa-born is looking to cement his place in the team for the T20 World Cup next year and he talked about it in detail as well. "With the T20 World Cup coming up in 2021, it's about working out all the positions and the best XI. And learning to execute your roles, be it in New Zealand conditions, Australian conditions, or Indian conditions,” he said. Conway played against some of the Windies bowlers in a first-class game as part of New Zealand A squad and reckons that the time in the middle against the opposition will boost his confidence. "Having the opportunity to play against some international bowlers was a big boost. Having the time out in the middle, I can take the confidence into the T20s as well, even though it's a different format,” said Conway who scored 46 not out, and 41 in two innings. Speaking on the issue of the Black Lives Matter, Conway, who leads the charts in the current Plunkett Shield with 410 runs to his name in just seven innings at an average of more than 47, said that his captain Tim Southee and the management have briefed the team about the issue and he is excited to be able to support the Caribbean team and the entire community in its struggle. “It was awesome to hear about [how] we can support and get behind them tomorrow. It's a really good initiative that is creating awareness worldwide. Now it's all about backing that decision and supporting it any way we can," he said.