IND vs SA: Gautam Gambhir slams critics for targeting Virat Kohli's poor showing in NZ

Tem India comes into three-match ODI series against South Africa after losing ODI and two-match Test series against New Zealand (0-3 and 0-2) respectively. Men in Blue will look to leave behind crushing defeats and concentrate on upcoming series. Despite crushing loss to Kiwis, former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels negative reactions towards Virat Kohli were harsh. Gambhir felt team missed services of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan at top.

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IND vs SA: Gautam Gambhir speaks on Virat Kohli criticism

In a column written for a leading media publication, Gautam Gambhir said that he was once again disappointed by way critics went after Virat Kohli and his men after 2-0 Test series loss against New Zealand. In his column, Gautam Gambhir wrote he was disappointed about how everything was questioned, right from team selections, atmosphere in dressing room, Jasprit Bumrah’s sharpness, or lack of it, and even Virat Kohli’s eyesight. He felt that in absence of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, dependency on Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane was way too much, and in end, it was conditions that proved challenging.

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IND vs SA: India vs South Africa live streaming

India vs South Africa live streaming of 1st ODI which will be played on March 12 is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST. For India vs South live streaming online one can log onto Hotstar and JioTV for live cover. 

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IND vs SA 1st ODI: Dharamshala Wear for IND vs SA ODI

wear conditions suggest heavy rainfall during match time. As per Accuwear, temperature at time of match is expected to hover between 8°C and 12°C. 

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IPL 2020: IPL Governing council to decide tournament's fate

According to latest report, Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council will hold a meeting regarding IPL's future on Saturday in nation's financial capital, Mumbai. It is being reported that easiest way to mitigate risks posed by Coronavirus epidemic is to hold IPL 2020 behind closed doors for first 15 days of tournament. This is perhaps simplest decision that IPL GC can take as shortening or moving tournament will adversely affect cricket calendar.