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Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return to the South African team for the second Test against Australia starting at St George's Park on Sunday, captain Temba Bavuma said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kagiso-rabada-returns-as-south-africa-seek-to-bounce-back-against-australia-12199690#publisher=newsstand

Ajit Agarkar reportedly sought an extension from BCCI, but his wish was not granted due to his stance on Rohit's future with the team, where he was not keen for the 39-year-old to play next year's ODI World Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-selector-aspirants-asked-rohit-sharma-retirement-question-report-reveals-inside-details-12197110#publisher=newsstand

Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal explained why he had been considered for India's 2023 World Cup squad, and did not play in the 2024 T20 World Cup either. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-made-it-clear-to-me-yuzvendra-chahals-big-revelation-on-why-he-was-not-picked-for-2023-world-cup-12195001#publisher=newsstand

If one searches for the highest wicket-taker in the IPL, Yuzvendra Chahal's name comes right on top. With 233 scalps in 188 matches, he tops a list that includes Jasprit Bumrah, Sunil Narine, Ravichandran Ashwin and Lasith Malinga, among others source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-opens-up-on-alcohol-addiction-panic-attack-26-day-rehab-stay-things-got-excessive-12192948#publisher=newsstand

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Shreyas Iyer and Co. for their team selection following India's defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-a-bravery-ex-india-stars-brutal-take-on-shreyas-iyer-and-co-after-loss-vs-wi-12188234#publisher=newsstand

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar tore into West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph over his lack of sportsmanship during the 4th T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunil-gavaskar-blasts-west-indies-star-questions-his-sportsmanship-in-4th-t20i-vs-india-12186712#publisher=newsstand