The Indian cricket team has made some changes in its squad for the ongoing T20I series against England following injuries to two players. Shivam Dube has been called up to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy, while Ramandeep Singh has been added as cover for Rinku Singh.

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out with side strain

Nitish Reddy sustained a side strain during a nets session on Friday, ahead of the second T20I in Chennai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Reddy will undergo further management at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He is expected to require approximately four weeks of rest and rehabilitation, effectively ruling him out of competitive cricket until the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where he represents Sunrisers Hyderabad.

This injury comes as a significant setback for Reddy, who has been showing promise as an all-format player. Interestingly, this isnโ€™t the first time Reddy has been replaced by Dube due to an injury; a similar situation occurred during Reddy’s maiden T20I tour of Zimbabwe.

Dube, a big-hitting all-rounder, has played 33 T20Is, scoring 448 runs at a strike rate of nearly 135 and taking 11 wickets with his medium-pace bowling. However, his recent domestic performance hasn’t been ideal; he bagged a pair (two ducks) while playing for Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. Despite this, his ability to strike big and contribute with the ball has earned him another chance in the national setup.

Rinku Singh’s low back spasm

Lower-order batter Rinku Singh also sustained a low back s?pasm w?hile fielding during the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens. According to the BCCI, Rinku is progressing well under medical supervision but will miss a few games of the remaining series.

Ramandeep, who has shown promise in the domestic circuit, joins the?? squad as a backup for Rinku. Known for his hard-hitting abilities in the lower order, Ramandeep will provide depth and flexibility to the Indian side as they aim to maintain momentum in the se??ries.

India registered a thrilling win in the?? second T20I on Saturday and are now 2-0 ahead in the five-match leg.

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Updated India squad for the remaining T20I series against England

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mo?hammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh.

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Ramandeep Singh made his T20I debut for India in the third T20I against South Africa at Centurion’s SuperSport Park on Wednesday, November 13. The 27-year-old all-rounder received his debut cap from star player Hardik Pandya, marking a significant milestone in his cri?cketing career.

Ramandeep Singh’s cricketing journey

Ramandeep has been a rising star in the cricketing circuit, especially after his impressive performances during the IPL 2024 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played a crucial rol??e in their title-winning campaign. He batted brilliantly for the Knight Riders, scoring 125 runs at a remarkable strike rate of over 201 in just 14 matches. His ability as a finisher and his c??ontributions with the ball made him an attractive prospect for the national team.

Prior to his debut, Ramandeep showcased his skills in various domestic tournaments, inclu??din??g the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, where he consistently performed well, earning recognition from selectors.

Changes in India’s playing XI for the third T20I

In this match, Ramandeep replaced Avesh Khan in India’s playing XI.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) November 13, 2024

“We have one change – Ramandeep makes his debut. Avesh has done well for us but one of the two bowlers had to make a sacrifice,” India captain Suryakumar Yadav s?aid after losing the loss.

“We have done well in the last two games while batting first. The boys have come out with clear plans and are executing it, I have been really happy with that,” he added.

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With his debut, Ramandeep became the 118th pla?yer to represent India in T20 internationals, and expectations are high for his performance as he embarks on this new chapter in his cricketing journey.

SA vs IND, 3rd T20I: Playing of both teams

India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c),?? Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coe??tzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently announced the 15-member squad for India‘s upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against South Africa. Among the selected players, the most notable inclusion is Ramandeep Singh, a promising right-handed middle-order batter from Punjab, who has been called up to the national team for the first time. This opportunity marks a significant milestone in the 27-year-oldโ€™s career, transitioning from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) into the international arena.

With power-hitting skills?, Ramandeep has shown potential throughout his career, raising expectations as he steps onto the international s??tage.

Here’s a closer look at 10 key aspects of Ramandeep Singh’s journey so far:

1. Domestic Roots

Born on April 13, 1997, Ramandeep hails from Punjab and represents his state in domestic cricket. His performances for Punjab have laid the foundation for his pro?fessional journey.

2. Early Education

Ramandeep attended Mount Ca?rmel School in Chandigarh, where his cricketing passion firs?t took root.

3. Family Support

Although his father initially envisioned a career for Ramandeep in cycling, he wholeheartedly supported his son’s choice to pursue cricket, which has paid off with this latest international call-up.

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4. Twenty20 Debut

Ramandeep made his T20 debut for Punjab on January 29, 2017, during the 2016โ€?7 Inter-State Twe?nty-20 Tournament. His skill and determination have been on display since then, progressively catching the attention of selectors.

5. All-Round Abilities

Known for his aggressive middle-order batting, Ramandeep is also a versatile player who can contribute with his right-arm medium-fast bowling, a??dding depth to his game.

6. List A Debut

On October 5, 2019, he debuted in List A cricket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Punjab. This experience honed his performance in the 50-over format, building his adaptability?? across different match formats.

7. First-Class Cricket Experience

Ramandeepโ€™s first-class debut came on February 12, 2020, when he played for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy, Indiaโ€™s?? premier domestic red-bal??l tournament, further shaping his technical proficiency.

8. IPL Debut with Mumbai Indians

His IPL journey began in 2022 when he debuted for the Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This exposure to high-pressure games in? the IPL has equipped him with skills crucial for? international cricket.

9. Viral Moment

In July 2023, Ramandeep captured the cricketing worldโ€™s attention by hitting five consecutive sixes in a match during the Shere Punjab T20 Cup, a fe?at that showcased his powerful hitting ability and brought him into the limelight.

10. Victory with Kolkata Knight Riders

In 2024, he was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad t??hat clinche??d the IPL title. Playing with and against top-tier talent in the IPL has been invaluable for Ramandeepโ€™s professional growth.

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In a thrilling encounter at the ACC T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, India A triumphed over Pakistan A by a narrow margin of seven runs. The match, held at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground on Saturday (October 19), featured a standout moment when Ramandeep Singh executed a stunning catch to dismiss Yasir Khan, a pivotal moment that s?hifted the momentum in favour of India A.

Ramandeep Singh grabs a stunner

On the first ball of the ninth over, Pakistani opener Yasir Khan flicked a shot that seemed destined for the boundary. However, Ramandeep, positioned at mid-wicket, covered significant ground and leaped to his right to pull off a stunning one-handed diving catch. The Indian players erupted in celebration at Ramandeepโ€™s remarkable effort, and he too reveled in ??the moment.

Yasir, who was well-set at the crease, had scored 33 runs before spinner Nishant Sandhu managed to dismiss him.

Here’s the video:

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— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) October 19, 2024

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Dinesh Karthik praises Ramandeep’s effort

Ramandeep’s sensational catch quickly went viral on social media, with former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik tweeting about it, calling it one of the greatest c?atches ever by an Indian.

Wowowowwwwww

That catch from RAMANDEEP SINGH has to go down as one of? the greatest catches ever by an Indian

Stunning
Spellbound
Unreal

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— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 19, 2024

Yasir’s dismissal put immense pressure on the middle-order, and despite a valiant effort from Arafat Minhas and a brief cameo by Abdul Samad, the team struggled to regain control. India A’s bowling attack, spearheaded by right-arm pacer Anshul Kamboj, was equally formidable. Kamboj delivered an outstanding performance, taking 3 wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs, preventing Pakistan A from building any momentum. His consistent breakthroughs dashed their hopes of a comeback, securing a 7-run victory for India A.

Buoyed by this hard-fought win against their arch-rivals, the Tilak Verma-led Indian team will now turn focus to its next group-stage match against the UAE on Monday, Octob??er 21.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stamped their authority with an emphatic 98-run triumph over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday (May 5) in Match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Sunday (May 5).

Sunil Narine’s stellar performance with the bat

Lucknow’s decision to field first proved to be counterproductive as Kolkata’s opening duo, Sunil Narine and Phil Salt, established a blazing 61 runs partnership in just ??26 deliveries. Narine emerged? as the star performer with the bat for KKR, smashing 81 runs off just 39 balls.

Contributing to the formidable total, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Salt also played crucial cameos, adding 32 runs each to the scoreboard. Ramandeep Singh‘s unbeaten 26-run blitz towards the end further propelled Kolkata to a commanding score of 235/6 in their allotted 20 overs. For Lucknow, Naveen-ul-Haq emerg??ed as the??ir most successful bowler, grabbing three wickets.

LSG’s early setback: Arshin Kulkarni’s dismissal

Facing the formidable task of chasing down Kolkata’s imposing target, Arshin Kulkarni and KL Rahul went to open the innings for Lucknow. The duo got off to a promising start, accumulating 11 runs in the opening over. However, their momentum was short-lived as Kulkarni couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity and was dismissed in the second over. Ramandeep showcased his fielding prowess with a remarkable catch, sending Kulkarni back to the pavilion.

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Ramandeep Singh’s spectacular catch

As the second over approached its conclusion, Kulkarni attempted a flick shot off Mitchell Starc‘s delivery. Unfortunately for him, he mistimed the shot, resulting in a top edge that soared towards the off-side. Initially, it seemed like the ball might evade the fielders stationed between backward point and cover. Nevertheless, Ramandeep showcased exceptional athleticism as he sprinted backward from the covers, covering a significant distance. With remarkable agility and timing, he executed a sensational diving catch, completing the dismissal of Kulkarni in spectacular fashion.

Here’s the video:

Judgment ๐Ÿ’ฏ
Technique ๐Ÿ’ฏ
Composure ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Ramandeep Singh with one of the best catches you'll see ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 5, 2024

Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul’s resistance

Following Kulkarni’s dismissal, Lucknow’s batting lineup crumbled like a house of cards. The home team failed to put up a fight in their run chase, ultimately getting bundled out for a mere 137 runs. Among the Lucknow batters, only Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul managed to make significant contributions, scoring 36 and 25 runs, respectively. Kolkata’s bowlers dominated the proceedings, with Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy scalping three wickets each.

Implications on the IPL 2024 points table

With this comprehensive victory, Kolkata ascended to the top?? of the points table in the IPL 2024 season. The two-time champions have emerged victorious i?n eight out of their 11 matches and boast an impressive net run rate of 1.453. In contrast, Lucknow find themselves in fifth place in the standings, having secured six victories in 11 games. Nonetheless, their net run rate currently stands at -0.371, indicating room for improvement in their performances going forward.

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