County Championship Division One 2020

Sehwag had already contributed a splendid half-century as India posted a competitive total of 261/9 at R Premadasa Stadium, but the Proteas appeared in control during the run chase as they took the score to 200 with seven wickets still in hand and nine overs still remaining.

Moreover, Pakistan left everyone baffled by picking one specialist spinner in Abrar Ahmed, who is injury-prone. With neither Sufiyan Muqeem nor Shadab Khan picked, it means Pakistan’s squad balance is a bit off. The lower order of Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf and Khushdil Shah is another weak link as they haven’t done anything substantial at the international level.

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Another pocket of weakness India have is diluting the powers of KL Rahul. It’s no secret that Rahul has been a handy run-scorer at number five. But with head coach Gautam Gambhir’s liking for left-right combination taking precedence, it has meant Axar has batted at that slot.

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While Santner and Williamson provide the experience, there will be plenty of responsibility on fast bowler Will O'Rourke and all-rounder Nathan Smith, to lead the way in the post-Southee and Boult era. O'Rourke impressed with four wickets in the Tri-Nation final against Pakistan, having also caught the eye in Test cricket, with Southee backing him to kick on.

The defending champions Pakistan will be hosting the tournament apart from India's matches that will be played in Dubai. The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy kicks off at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 19, with the hosts facing New Zealand in Group A.

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Mumbai have a host of stars in their line-up such as skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Shardul Thakur who can alter the course of the game on their own. But more than the presence of some acclaimed and accomplished players, their determination makes the 42-time champions a team cut from different cloth.

Their batting strength was on full display when the Smriti Mandhana-led side chased down a 200-plus target without much ado. They have been bolstered by the addition of young talents like Raghavi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, who have seamlessly blended with seniors Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh and Danny Wyatt.

The first controversy surfaced in the 18th over when Pandey's bat was on the crease line as the LED stumps lit up, but the umpire ruled not out based on the second frame. However, she was run out for two in the next over. But decisions with far bigger ramifications followed.

The 18-year-old Afghan spinner had suffered a fracture in the L4 vertebra, specifically in the left pars interarticularis, and he will miss the upcoming Champions Trophy as well. Ghazanfar had sustained the injury during Afghanistan's recent tour to Zimbabwe.