Abhishek Sharma finds new way of chilling out ahead of first South Africa vs India T20I game in Durban

Team India is in South Africa to play a four-match T20I series that is set to begin on Friday. The first game of the series will be played at the iconic Kingsmead ground in Durban. Abhishek Sharma is on his first tour of South Africa and is getting ready to take on the home team bowlers. 

The 24-year-old posted a story on his Instagram handle where he could be seen chilling inside a pool. Abhishek could be seen glancing at the ground while sitting in the pool that was installed in the venue. The picture was taken just before the two teams met at the same venue for the first game. 

Suryakumar Yadav and Aiden Markram will cross paths as the two teams meet once again after the T20 World Cup final. India had beaten South Africa by a close margin in Barbados to win their 2nd T20 World Cup title. 

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Massive chance for Indian youngsters to shine 

Defending T20 World Cup champions India, have won their previous three T20I series with relative. Ruturaj Gaikwad led India to a 4-1 series win over Zimbabwe while Suryakumar Yadav’s side won against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with 3-0 margins. 

India’s team management has decided to include Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for the tour. It is the first time the two youngsters have received Indian call-ups. Both players have done well in the IPL and also in the chances they have had with India A in recent times. 

Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal is also part of the touring party after having impressed with the ball. Yash Dayal was part of the Indian squad for the Test series against Bangladesh but didn’t get a chance to make his debut. 

Former India skipper Anil Kumble while speaking to Jio Cinema said “ I hope all three get an opportunity to play for the Indian team because they have all excelled at the domestic level. Yash Dayal especially after conceding those five sixes to Rinku Singh, has made a strong comeback”

The veteran Indian legend also said, “He’s an exceptional left-arm seamer who moves the ball both ways. He’s also honed his skill in the death overs and performed well for RCB last year”. 

Anil Kumble also spoke about Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak and said “Vyshak is very talented. Another domestic player who has made a substantial impact at RCB. I was quite surprised why they didn’t retain him. But I hope he gets a chance in South Africa. He has all the variations needed for death-overs bowling”

Speaking about Ramandeep this is what Anil Kumble said “Ramandeep has progressed significantly, especially after moving on KKR. Batting in the middle order, he has proven to be a powerful striker, even with a few balls to face. He’s also a brilliant fielder, as we saw in the emerging championships”