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The United States Soccer Federation along with its Mexican counterpart submitted a joint bid to FIFA on Friday to host the next edition of the Women's World Cup. 

2027 FIFA Women's World Cup: US & Mexico's joint bid among three contenders to host upcoming edition

The United States Soccer Federation along with its Mexican counterpart submitted a joint bid to FIFA to host the next edition of the Women's World Cup. 

<h2>The United States Soccer Federation along with its Mexican counterpart submitted a joint bid to FIFA to host the next edition of the Women's World Cup.&nbsp;</h2>

The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid on Friday to host the 2027 Women&rsquo;s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan.
The anticipated revenue in North America would be a huge increase from this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand, which FIFA said totaled more than $570 million. The U.S.-Mexico bid projects attendance at 4.5 million, and Brazil's bid estimated competition revenue at $99 million, a figure that did not include broadcast money. The European bid said it had &ldquo;a target revenue well above what the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup has reached before." The US-Mexico bid book proposed U.S. sites from among the same 11 to be used in the 2026 men's World Cup, according to the document released by FIFA: Arlington, Texas; Atlanta; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Houston; Inglewood, California; Kansas City, Missouri; Miami Gardens, Florida; Philadelphia; Santa Clara, California; and Seattle. The bid said other cities could be considered.
Mexico listed Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey &mdash; its three sites for the men's World Cup &mdash; and in addition for 2027 listed as possibilities Leon and Quer&eacute;taro.
The US-Mexico bid envisioned taking advantage of efficiencies from the 2026 men&rsquo;s tournament, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
&ldquo;The U.S. and Mexico are in a unique position to host a World Cup that will leverage the same venues, infrastructure, and protocols used for the Men&rsquo;s World Cup just a year prior,&rdquo; U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said in the statement.
"As a result, we believe the time is right to host a FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup that features a truly world-class experience for players and fans, alike. This will not only unlock the economic potential of women&rsquo;s soccer, it will send a message to young players around the world that there is no limit to what they can achieve.&rdquo; The European bid listed Brussels, Charleroi, Genk and Ghent in Belgium; Cologne, Dortmund, D&uuml;sseldorf and Gelsenkirchen in Germany; and Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Enschede, Heerenveen and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Germany&rsquo;s three largest cities were not included: Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
The Europe bid suggested ticket prices of 20-70 euros ($21-75) for group stage matches, rising to 50-125 euros ($53-133) for the final, with discounts for children and early purchases. It estimated hospitality seat prices of $160-$640.
Brazil proposed stadiums in Belo Horizonte, Bras&iacute;lia, Cuiab&aacute;, Fortaleza, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and S&atilde;o Paulo. They were among the 12 sites used for the 2014 men&rsquo;s World Cup, with Curitiba and Natal dropped.
The Brazil bid estimated ticket prices of $17-52 for group stage matches and $37-84 for the final, with total ticket revenue of $57.4 million. It projected hospitality revenue at $29.5 million.
The U.S.-Mexico bid did not list specific ticket prices.
The U.S. hosted the Women&rsquo;s World Cup in 1999 and 2003. The 1999 tournament, won by the United States, drew 1.2 million fans, an average of almost 38,000 for the 32 matches at eight stadiums across the nation.
The 2003 tournament, originally scheduled for China, was moved to the U.S. on four months&rsquo; notice because of the SARS virus and was played in six smaller venues. There were 15 doubleheaders and the tournament, won by Germany, drew about 680,000 for an average of just over 21,000.
FIFA set a Friday deadline to submit bids. South Africa also announced a bid in September, then withdrew it last month.
FIFA is to inspect proposed sites in February and the FIFA Congress is to vote on a host in May.

Speaking on India's shortcomings, skipper Harmanpreet said that while the team always wants to play with a positive approach, some players unfortunately failed to read the ball well. 

Harmanpreet Kaur reacts to India's series loss against England | INDW vs ENGW

Speaking on India's shortcomings, skipper Harmanpreet said that while the team always wants to play with a positive approach, but some players unfortunately failed to read the ball well. 

<h2>Speaking on India's shortcomings, skipper Harmanpreet said that while the team always wants to play with a positive approach, some players unfortunately failed to read the ball well.&nbsp;</h2>

India's abysmal batting prompted skipper Harmanpreet Kaur to acknowledge the team's failure in "reading the ball well" during the second women's T20I in Mumbai on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, India were bowled out for mere 80 runs. This was their third lowest total in a women's T20I as India conceded the three-match series after losing back-to-back matches.
"We always want to play with a positive approach, but unfortunately some of us didn't read the ball well and they also bowled really well and didn't allow us to score freely," Harmanpreet said during the post-match presentation ceremony.
Indian batting looked clueless as they went with all-out approach, something that backfired in Amol Mazumdar's first assignment as coach.
Defending the paltry total, India had their moments when Deepti Sharma took two wickets in two balls to have them 73 for 6 but without any scoreboard pressure England cantered home with four wickets and 52 balls remaining.
Harmanpreet said they fell short by 30-40 runs.
"Another 30-40 runs could have made a huge difference. Proud of my team, we fought till the last run which is good to see."
"After losing early wickets, we were thinking 120, but couldn't do it. But still, our bowlers were ready to take up the challenge and bowled the way we wanted," she added.

Put in to bat first at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, India were bundled out for a mere 80 runs in just 16.2 overs. 

England defeat Harmanpreet & Co in 2nd T20I, take unassailable lead in 3-match series | INDW v ENGW

Put in to bat first at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, India were bundled out for a mere 80 runs in just 16.2 overs.&nbsp;

England defeated India by four wickets in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in three-game series in Mumbai on Saturday.
Opting to bowl, Charlotte Dean (2/16), Lauren Bell (2/18), Sarah Glenn (2/13) and Sophie Ecclestone (2/13) took two wickets each as England produced a disciplined bowling effort to bundle out India for 80 runs in 16.2 overs.
In reply, England overhauled the target, scoring 82 for six in 11.2 overs.
Defending the total, Renuka Singh (2/26) struck twice in the same over to leave England at 19 for 2 in 3 overs but Alice Capsey (25) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (16) kept them in the hunt.
Spinner Deepti Sharma removed Amy Jones (5) and Freya Kemp (0) in successive deliveries but it was too late in the end.
Apart from Renuka, Deepti (2/4), Saika Ishaque (1/21) and Pooja Vastrakar (1/7) were the other wicket-takers for India.
For India, Jemimah Rodrigues (30) was the top-scorer, while Smriti Mandhana (10) was the only other batter to reach double figures.
Brief Scores: India: 80 all out in 16.2 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 30; Sarah Glenn 2/13, Charlotte Dean 2/16, Lauren Bell 2/18, Sophie Ecclestone 2/13).
England: 82 for 6 in 11.2 overs (Alice Capsey 25 , Nat Sciver-Brunt 16; Renuka Singh 2/26, Deepti Sharma 2/4).&nbsp;

The UP Warriorz, led by Alyssa Healey, paid the most to acquire Indian player Vrinda Dinesh, who they acquired for Rs 1.3 crore and England star Dani Wyatt for whom they paid Rs 30 lakh.

WPL 2024 Auction: UP Warriorz full squad, biggest buys and players' salary

The UP Warriorz purchased five players, including uncapped Indian opener Vrinda Dinesh, who was picked up for INR 1.3 Crore

#UPWarriorz #WPLAuction

<h2>For the uncapped Indian player Vrinda Dinesh, whose base price was INR 10 lakh, the Warriorz paid a hefty price.</h2>

Under Alyssa Healy's captaincy, the UP Warriorz lost to the Mumbai Indians in the eliminator and ultimately finished third in the standings, meaning they were unable to advance to the finals the previous season. For the forthcoming second season, UP Warriorz purchased five players, including one foreign star at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction.
For the uncapped Indian player Vrinda Dinesh, whose base price was INR 10 lakh, the Warriorz paid a hefty price. They engaged in a heated bidding battle with the Gujarat Giants and ultimately paid INR 1.3 crore to acquire the Karnataka-based player.&nbsp;
Additionally, they paid Rs 10 lakh for Poonam Khemnar's services, Rs 10 lakh for Saima Thakor, and Rs 30 lakh for Gouher Sultana.
Players brought by UP Warriorz during WPL 2024 auction
<ul>
<li>Vrinda Dinesh - Rs.1.3 crore</li>
<li>Gouher Sultana - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>Dani Wyatt - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>Saima Thakor - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Poonam Khemnar - Rs.10 lakh</li>
</ul>
Players retained by UP Warriorz
Alyssa Healy (70 Lakh), Anjali Sarvani (55 Lakh), Deepti Sharma (2.6 CR), Grace Harris (75 Lakh), Kiran Navgire (30 Lakh), Lauren Bell (10 Lakh), Laxmi Yadav (10 Lakh), Parshavi Chopra (10 Lakh), Rajeshwari Gayakwad (40 Lakh), S. Yashasri (10 Lakh), Shweta Sehrawat (40 Lakh), Sophie Ecclestone (1.8 CR), Tahlia Mcgrath (1.4 CR).
UP Warriorz full squad for WPL 2024
Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S. Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia Mcgrath, Dani Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana

With 7 new players bought, Here's a look at the complete squad of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the upcoming season of WPL.

WPL 2024 Auction: RCB full squad, biggest buys and players' salary

RCB, who finished in fourth place in the five-team competition, spent INR 2.3 CR at the WPL 2024 auction.

#RCB #WPLAuction

<h2>The team captained by Smriti Mandhana began the 2023 season with five straight losses and will be hoping for a much better start this time around, having bought a total of 7 players.</h2>

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who finished in fourth place in the five-team competition during the Women's Premier League (WPL) inaugural season, spent INR 2.3 CR at the WPL 2024 auction.
Before winning a bidding war to acquire Ekta Bisht, RCB first secured the services of Georgia Wareham for 40 Lakh, and then Kate Cross was a great deal for the franchise at 30 Lakh. They also managed to buy Shubha Satheesh, Simran Bahadur, Sabbineni Meghana, and Sophie Molineux in the squad.
The team captained by Smriti Mandhana began the 2023 season with five straight losses and will be hoping for a much better start this time around, having bought a total of 7 players.
Players brought by Royal Challengers Bangalore during WPL 2024 auction
<ul>
<li>Ekta Bisht - Rs.60 lakh</li>
<li>Georgia Wareham - Rs.40 lakh</li>
<li>Kate Cross - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>Simran Bahadur - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>S Meghana - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>Shubha Satheesh - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Sophie Molineux - Rs.30 lakh</li>
</ul>
Players retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore
Asha Shobana (10 Lakh), Disha Kasat (10 Lakh), Ellyse Perry (1.7 CR), Heather Knight (40 Lakh), Indrani Roy (10 Lakh), Kanika Ahuja (35 Lakh), Renuka Singh (1.5 CR), Richa Ghosh (1.9 CR), Shreyanka Patil (10 Lakh), Smriti Mandhana (3.4 CR), Sophie Devine (50 Lakh).
Royal Challengers Bangalore full squad for WPL 2024
Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana (captain), Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Shubha Satheesh, Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Shubha Satheesh, Simran Bahadur, Sabbineni Meghana, Sophie Molineux.

Gujarat Giants who came into the auction table with the buggest purse bought 10 players for the upcoming season of WPL. Gujarat Giants remained at the bottom of points table during WPL 2023.

WPL 2024 Auction: Gujarat Giants full squad, biggest buys and players' salary

Gujarat Giants, who came into the auction with the biggest purse of INR 5.95 crore, bought 10 players, including the uncapped Kashvee Gautam for 2 CR.

Gujarat Giants, who came into the auction with the biggest purse of INR 5.95 crore, bought 10 players.

The much-awaited Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Auction was held in Mumbai on Saturday and Gujarat Giants, who finished last in the five-team competition the previous season, completely redesigned their roster for WPL 2024. They were the most active at the auction table, snatching up 10 players.
Uncapped all-rounder Kashvee Gautam proved to be the pick of the auction with the Giants paying an astonishing 2 crores for her service. Phoebe Litchfield, the first player sold in the auction, also joined the Giants for INR 1 crore.&nbsp;
Players brought by Gujarat Giants during WPL 2024 auction
<ul>
<li>Kashvee Gautam - Rs.2 crore</li>
<li>Phoebe Litchfield - Rs.1 crore</li>
<li>Meghna Singh - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>Veda Krishnamurthy - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>Lauren Cheatle - Rs.30 lakh</li>
<li>Priya Mishra - Rs.20 lakh</li>
<li>Trisha Poojitha - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Kathryn Bryce - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Mannat Kashyap - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Tarannum Pathan - Rs.10 lakh</li>
</ul>
Players retained by Gujarat Giants ahead of WPL auction
Ashleigh Gardner (3.2 CR), Beth Mooney (2 CR), Dayalan Hemalatha (30 Lakh), Harleen Deol (40 Lakh), Laura Wolvaardt (30 Lakh), Shabnam Shakil (10 Lakh), Sneh Rana (75 Lakh), Tanuja Kanwer (50 Lakh).
Gujarat Giants full squad for WPL 2024&nbsp;
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Tarannum Pathan, Veda Krishnamurthy

Finalists of inaugral WPL, Delhi Capitals went to WPL auction with a purse of Rs. 2.25 crore and had slot for three players and they paid Rs 2 crore for Annabel Sutherland

WPL 2024 Auction: Delhi Capitals full squad, biggest buys and players' salary

Delhi Capitals broke the bank for Annabel Sutherland, paying INR 2 crore for the services of the Australian all-rounder.

Check out their full squad after the WPL Auction

Finalists of the inaugural WPL, Delhi Capitals went to WPL auction with a purse of Rs. 2.25 crore and bought 3 players.

WPL 2023 finalists Delhi Capitals became the first team to complete their squad for WPL 2024 after they bought three players in the auction.
The DC franchise broke the bank for Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and picked the star player for INR 2 crore. Delhi Capitals engaged in an intense bidding war with Mumbai Indians (MI) but managed to get the player after MI withdrew from the contest.
With only 25 lakhs left in the purse, the franchise then went for two uncapped players Aparna Mondal and Ashwani Kumari to complete their squad.
Interestingly, Aparna Mondal was with the Delhi Capitals in WPL 2023 but wasn't retained. However, they bought her back at the auction.
Players brought by Mumbai Indians during WPL 2024 auction
<ul>
<li>Annabel Sutherland - Rs. 2 crore</li>
<li>Aparna Mondal - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Ashwani Kumari - Rs.10 lakh</li>
</ul>
Players retained by Delhi Capitals
Alice Capsey (75 Lakh), Arundhati Reddy (30 Lakh), Jemimah Rodrigues (2.2 CR), Jess Jonassen (50 Lakh), Laura Harris (45 Lakh), Marizanne Kapp (1.5 CR), Meg Lanning (1.1 CR), Minnu Mani (30 Lakh), Poonam Yadav (30 Lakh), Radha Yadav (40 Lakh), Shafali Verma (2 CR), Shikha Pandey (60 Lakh), Sneha Deepthi (30 Lakh), Taniya Bhatia (30 Lakh), Titas Sadhu (25 Lakh).
Delhi Capitals full squad for WPL 2024
Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari.

The WFI elections were initially postponed due to a stay order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court just before the scheduled polling date on August 12, 2023. However, the Supreme Court recently lifted the stay.
&nbsp;

WFI elections and results announcement set to take place on December 21

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has scheduled its long-awaited elections for December 21, with results set to be announced on the same day.

<h2>The WFI elections were initially postponed due to a stay order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court just before the scheduled polling date on August 12, 2023. However, the Supreme Court recently lifted the stay.</h2>
<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has scheduled its long-awaited elections for December 21, with results set to be announced on the same day, as per the returning officer&rsquo;s statement on Saturday. Justice (retd) MM Kumar, the returning officer, clarified that the entire electoral process, including polling, vote counting, and result declaration, will be conducted in one day. However, the outcome of these elections remains contingent on the decision of a writ petition pending in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The WFI elections, which will take place during a Special General Body Meeting, will follow the electoral list prepared on August 7. This announcement dispels concerns that the electoral process might restart from scratch. As per the statement, all necessary steps had been completed by August 7, except for the actual polling, counting, and result declaration.
The elections were initially postponed due to a stay order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court just before the scheduled polling date on August 12, 2023. However, the Supreme Court recently lifted the stay, allowing the elections to proceed on December 21, 2023.
Following several delays and interruptions, including suspension by United World Wrestling for not holding timely elections, the WFI elections are now moving forward. The International Olympic Committee (IOC)-constituted ad-hoc committee, led by Bhupender Singh Bajwa, has been overseeing the WFI's operations since the sports ministry suspended the federation. The suspension came after allegations of sexual harassment against then-president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, leading to prolonged protests by wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik.
Indian wrestlers have been competing under the UWW flag in international events due to the national body's suspension. Bajwa confirmed that the elections would be held at the Olympic Bhawan, adhering to the agenda outlined in the notice issued on July 21, 2023.
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Mumbai Indians went in the auctions with ₹2.1 crores and brought 5 players to complete their squad for WPL 2024. Shabnim Ismail was MI's top buy for whom they spent Rs.1.2 crore.

WPL 2024 Auction: Mumbai Indians full squad, biggest buys and players' salary

Mumbai Indians went into the auction with ₹2.1 crores and bought 5 players to complete their squad for WPL 2024. 

#MumbaiIndians #MI #WPLAuction

Mumbai Indians went into the auction with ₹2.1 crores and bought 5 players to complete their squad for WPL 2024. Shabnim Ismail was MI's top buy at Rs.1.2 crore.

In the WPL 2024 Auction, the reigning champion Mumbai Indians made some eye-catching decisions on Saturday. They entered the auctions with Rs.2.1 crores, and they used that amount to add 5 players to their roster.&nbsp;
Mumbai Indians went all guns blazing to buy South Africa's Shabnim Ismail and after paying Rs.1.2 crore for her. With 191 wickets in ODIs and 123 wickets in T20Is, Shabnim Ismail currently holds the record for most wickets in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and One Day Internationals (ODIs) for South Africa.&nbsp; MI were also successful in acquiring two high-potential players - S Sajana for Rs.15 lakh and Amandeep Kaur for Rs.10 lakh, during the uncapped players auction.
Players brought by Mumbai Indians during WPL 2024 auction
<ul>
<li>Shabnim Ismail - Rs.1.2 crore</li>
<li>S Sajana - Rs.15 lakh</li>
<li>Amandeep Kaur - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Keerthana Balakrishnan - Rs.10 lakh</li>
<li>Fatima Jaffer - Rs.10 lakh</li>
</ul>
Players retained by Mumbai Indians retained players
Harmanpreet Kaur (1.8 CR), Hayley Matthews (40 Lakh), Yastika Bhatia (1.5 CR), Natalie Sciver-Brunt (3.2 CR), Amelia Kerr (1 CR), Isabelle Wong (30 Lakh), Chloe Tryon (40 Lakh), Pooja Vastrakar (1.9 CR), Saika Ishaque (10 Lakh), Amanjot Kaur (50 Lakh), Jintimani Kalita (10 Lakh), Humairaa Kaazi (10 Lakh), Priyanka Bala (20 Lakh).
Mumbai Indians full squad for WPL 2024
Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Isabelle Wong, Chloe Tryon, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Humairaa Kaazi, Priyanka Bala, Shabnim Ismail, S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Fatima Jaffer.
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Under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, India recently trounced Australia 4-1. However, South Africa could surely prove to be a much tougher challenge at home.

India brace for stiff challenge in T20 Series against South Africa amid squad uncertainties | IND vs SA

Under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, India recently trounced Australia 4-1. However, South Africa could surely prove to be a much tougher challenge at home.

Here's what to expect from the young Indian side.

#INDvSA

<h2>Under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, India recently trounced Australia 4-1. However, South Africa could surely prove to be a much tougher challenge at home.</h2>

A young Indian outfit will be asked tough questions, answers to which might not be readily available when it faces a sturdy South African side in a three-match T20 International starting here on Sunday.
With injured skipper Hardik Pandya out till the start of IPL, lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah taking a break and not much clarity over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's T20 future ahead of the World Cup in June, one wouldn't be able to read much into either success or failure of the team in South Africa.
A clearer picture of India's core for the T20 showpiece would only emerge after a month of cash-rich IPL, with form and fitness at that point being the criteria for selection.
If Rohit and Virat are picked in the playing XI, the core will suddenly become very different from the team that is now touring 'Rainbow Nation'.
Suryakumar Yadav led side beat Australia 4-1 on fabulous batting tracks at home but even the most partisan Indian fan would agree that there was so much less at stake in a series that was held within 72 hours of the World Cup.
Australia's core bowling attack was rested and some of the seniors were so tired that they left for home after the third game, having spent almost nine weeks in India.
The South Africa series in that context is the last big international T20 series that India play followed by one against Afghanistan in mid-January.
Even with their pace bowling mainstays, Kagiso Rabada (rested) and Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi injured, the Proteas at home will be more than a handful.
Batting Combination conundrum
India are carrying 17 players for the T20 series and only three of them -- Shreyas Iyer, Mukesh Kumar and Ishan Kishan are also part of the 50-over format.
There will be multiple bone of contention, the openers and No. 3, who will have to shed their archaic safety-first approach that had been India's bane in previous T20 World Cups.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has already shown that he belongs to this level and Shubman Gill is now one of the first picks across formats while Ruturaj Gaikwad after his 52-ball-100 will be that much difficult to ignore.
And herein lies the problem as Ishan Kishan isn't a great option beyond No. 4 if the troika of Jaiswal, Gill and Gaikwad bat. And at No. 4 is India's No. 1 T20 batter and skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who is the only automatic choice as far as the T20 World Cup is concerned.
Then there is the wicketkeeper's slot where Kishan will have a stiff fight from Jitesh Sharma, who is evolving nicely as a finisher at No. 6.
There is a No. 5 slot where Shreyas, who is not exactly a slam-bang from the word "go" but an IPL skipper, is expected to be challenged with short-pitched stuff by the likes of Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee and Andile Phehlukwayo.
But if one plays Iyer, then there would be no place for Rinku Singh, another designated finisher, who himself said on BCCI.TV, that he will be batting at No.5.
In case Kishan doesn't find a place in the top four, then Jitesh is the option at No. 6.
For the likes of Ruturaj, Jaiswal, Rinku and Jitesh, the extra bounce on offer at Kingsmead will pose a different sort of challenge as those with superior back-foot play will be paramount.
Bowling picks are easier&nbsp;
The Indian bowling attack was put to the sword by Australia in most games but in South Africa, the length would be doubly important as the younger crop might find it enticing to dig it in due to the extra bounce.
While there won't be Quinton de Kock in the mix anymore, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, skipper Aiden Markram, hard-hitting Tristan Stubbs and new batting sensation Matthew Breetzske could make life difficult for Indian bowlers.
While Ravindra Jadeja is the vice-captain in this series and is expected to bat at No.7, Axar Patel, who hasn't been picked for the series, will certainly be around when squad for the marquee event is selected.
The second spinner will certainly be googly specialist Ravi Bishnoi, who is now the world's No. 1 ranked T20 spinner.
Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar are expected to be the three straight-forward pace bowling choices.

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Mitchell Santner took five wickets as New Zealand beat Netherlands by 99 runs in their second World Cup match in Hyderabad on Monday.

Watch Highlights: New Zealand's Mitchell Santner takes 5-wicket haul as they defeat Netherlands by 99 runs| ODI World Cup 2023

Mitchell Santner took five wickets as New Zealand beat Netherlands by 99 runs in their second World Cup match in Hyderabad on Monday.

Mitchell Santner took five wickets as New Zealand beat Netherlands by 99 runs in their second World Cup match in Hyderabad on Monday.
New Zealand posted a challenging 322 for 7 against Netherlands who could only manage 223 in 46.3 overs.
Sent in to bat, New Zealand's batting fired in unison with Will Young scoring a 70 off 80 balls, Rachin Ravindra's 51-ball 51 and stand-in captain Tom Latham's half-century.
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner was the stand out New Zealand bowler, picking up five wickets for 59 runs in 10 overs.
Colin Ackermann was the Dutch's lone fighter as he hit a mighty 69 off 73 balls only to be removed by Santner in the 33rd over.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav-led India face South Africa in a 3-match T20I series starting Sunday. But according to the met department, the game is likely to face obstructions in the form of light rain showers. 

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Suryakumar Yadav-led India face South Africa in a 3-match T20I series starting Sunday. But according to the met department, the game is likely to face obstructions in the form of light rain showers.&nbsp;

The first T20I between hosts South Africa and India will perhaps be marred by light rain showers on Sunday.&nbsp; According to weather forecast company Accuweather, there is a 20% chance of precipation at 4 PM local time when the match gets underway.&nbsp; Accuweather also predicts a 100% cloud cover throughout the duration of the match.&nbsp; From 6 PM onwards, the chances of rain is expected to lower gradually. With a 15% chance of showers expected between 7 PM and 8 PM.&nbsp; Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-brace-for-stiff-challenge-in-t20-series-against-south-africa-amid-squad-uncertainties-ind-vs-sa-1702144800955">India brace for stiff challenge in T20 Series against South Africa amid squad uncertainties | IND vs SA</a>

The match between Renegades and Perth Scorchers was underway, with the Renegades having bowled 6.5 overs when the umpires decided to take a call. 

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The match between Renegades and Perth Scorchers was underway, with the Renegades having bowled 6.5 overs when the umpires decided to take a call. 


The match between Renegades and Perth Scorchers was underway, with the Renegades having bowled 6.5 overs when the umpires decided to take a call.&nbsp;

In a rare occurrence, a Big Bash League game was called off on Sunday after umpires deemed the pitch as unsafe.&nbsp; The match between Renegades and Perth Scorchers was underway, with the Renegades having bowled 6.5 overs when the umpires decided to take a call.&nbsp; It was observed that the ball had a sharp bounce which in turn threatened the safety of the batters, prompting authorities to forego the game.&nbsp; The uneven bounce was as a result of rain showers that preceded the game. Water seeped through the covers and also led to a damp patch on the pitch.&nbsp; Both teams will share the points following the suspension.&nbsp;
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No team doctor accompanied Pakistani players for the ongoing Australia tour due to visa issues, news agency PTI reported.

Pakistan cricket team travels to Australia without doctor due to visa trouble: report

No team doctor accompanied Pakistani players for the ongoing Australia tour due to visa issues, news agency PTI reported.

Visa and passport issues have left Pakistan's senior cricket team in Australia without a doctor and the under-19 side in the UAE without a team manager.
Sohail Saleem, who was named as the official team doctor for the series in Australia and New Zealand, is yet to join the team.
&ldquo;The Pakistan Cricket Board is still trying to get a visa for Dr Saleem and as soon as it comes he will join the side in Australia in time for the first Test in Perth,&rdquo; a reliable source in the PCB said.
He said similarly former Test batsman, Shoaib Muhammad, who was named manager of the Pakistan junior side taking part in the Asia Cup in UAE, has also been unable to leave with the squad.
"Shoaib had some expired passport issues which the board is sorting out and hopefully he will also soon reach UAE to take charge,&rdquo; the source said.
Ironically even the off-spinner, Sajid Khan, who is set to replace Abrar Ahmed in the Pakistan squad in Australia has also had his departure delayed due to visa issues.
The source admitted before naming the officials in any touring squad, the board should make it certain they will leave with their teams on schedule.&nbsp;
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Drawing from the T20 series against Australia, India will seek to maintain its "fearless" approach on the field, captain Suryakumar Yadav said.

Ahead of South Africa series, India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav reaffirms 'fearless' approach

Drawing from the T20 series against Australia, India will seek to maintain its "fearless" approach on the field, captain Suryakumar Yadav said.

South Africa will pose a steep challenge to the young Indian side in the T20I series, but captain Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday that the thought of producing a stellar effort out of their "comfort zone" should work as a motivation for the players.
India will face the Proteas in the first T20I of the three-match series here on Sunday.
"When you go outside India, you're always out of your comfort zone and when you do really well out of your comfort zone, it makes a lot of noise and that really encourages the boys. So, really looking forward to the series," said Suryakumar during his pre-match press conference.
Suryakumar backed his fledgling squad to show character in the face of a daunting opposition.
"The guys whom I am watching right now in the T20s are very expressive, very fearless. I have that attitude. They aren't afraid of failure. Whatever happens if they do good or if they don't get runs on that given day, their attitude remains the same.
"I think that balance is really important and I have just told them just enjoy this format, just be yourself," said Suryakumar.
He gave the examples of Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma, who played a pivotal role in the home series win against Australia, to underscore his point about the young cricketers.
"Rinku and Jitesh so far have the opportunity to bat in the same slot (for India) as their state or IPL teams. I have told them to do what they have been doing for those teams. They did exactly that (against Australia), showing some character in some tough situations," he noted.
The bounce and pace on South African pitches will certainly test this group of young cricketers, and the captain said his wards are well-equipped to ace that scrutiny.
"I think the key to success in playing on such wickets will be to be yourself. We&rsquo;ve played on all fast tracks in India and everyone is really equipped for it.
"And regarding the strokes for the batsmen, they've already battered on these kinds of wickets and I'm sure they will enjoy playing in South Africa," he said.
India will have a mere six more T20Is ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, but Suryakumar down played the minimal number factor.' "There are only limited T20s before the T20 WC. But then we play 14 league games in the IPL and players have already played a lot of games and they have a lot of experience under their belt.
"So, I don't think there'll be an issue when selecting the squad (for WC) because everyone knows their role really well," he explained.
Suryakumar has been elevated as India T20I captain after Hardik Pandya&rsquo;s injury, and the Mumbai cricketer said he has been enjoying the experience.
"From personal point of view, it (captaincy) is a big responsibility. I really enjoyed it in the last series (against Australia). I would love to do the same (winning) in the coming series in South Africa.
"From the larger perspective, I feel we'll see what comes ahead but for now let's focus on the series." The 33-year-old admitted that the one-day World Cup final defeat against Australia was a heartbreaking one but the series win against the same opposition, albeit, in a different format, was a morale booster for them.
"It was a little bit of disappointment (WC final defeat), which will be difficult to move on from. But as I always say the show must go on. But after that there was a nice T20 series against Australia. We really enjoyed it.
"It was a different format. It (the series win) was a big boost for the boys,&rdquo; he signed off.
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Bournemouth did not pull punches on an already slumped Manchester United, dazing them with a 3-0 home defeat. Liverpool moved to the top of the table after leaving behind Crystal Palace.
 

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Bournemouth did not pull punches on an already slumped Manchester United, dazing them with a 3-0 home defeat. Liverpool moved to the top of the table after leaving behind Crystal Palace.

Liverpool now sits at the top of the EPL table. Manchester United were at the 6th spot after a crushing defeat against Bournemouth.

Bournemouth did not pull punches on an already slumped Manchester United, dazing them with a 3-0 home defeat. Registering their first-ever win at Old Trafford, Bournemouth restricted the Red Devils at the 6th position on the table.
The Red Devils were embarrassed by Andoni Iraola's ever-improving Cherries just three days on from beating Chelsea with arguably their best performance of the season.
Star turn Dominic Solanke scored a smart fifth-minute opener and hit the post in an alarming first-half display by United that was followed by a complete capitulation after the break.
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Mohamed Salah scored his 200th Liverpool goal as Jurgen Klopp&rsquo;s team came from behind to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League. The Reds now sit at the top of the table.
But it was substitute Harvey Elliott who struck Liverpool&rsquo;s winner with a long-range shot in the 91st minute at Selhurst Park to move the club to the top of the standings.
Liverpool now leads Arsenal by a point after the Gunners were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa in the late kick-off.
Salah had evened the score with a deflected shot in the 76th. Palace had been reduced to 10 men just a minute earlier when Jordan Ayew was sent off.
The home team had taken the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta&rsquo;s penalty in the 57th after he had been fouled by Jarell Quansah.
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(With PTI inputs)

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