Faf du Plessis has claimed that Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer are ‘similar type’ bowlers owing to their ability to use their wrists to generate extra pace. While remembering how South Africa were outplayed in the 2018 ODI series, du Plessis claimed that it was a contest between ‘boys and men’.

Mohammed Kaif has stated that after India’s U-19 World Cup win in 2000 and his subsequent good performances in the Challengers Trophy, he was hurried into the Test side. The former Indian batsman has further added that he was probably not ready to face the challenges of Test cricket.

The International Cricket Council have laid out a proper phased access plan for the resumption of international cricket, which involves having a proper Covid-19 testing plan at disposal. The ICC has also added that a risk assessment of training and match venues must be carried out before the game.

Arun Dhumal, treasurer of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI), has said that the board has made no commitments to tour South Africa for three T20 Internationals in August. Earlier, the top brass of Cricket South Africa had mentioned that India has agreed to tour them later this year.