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The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on 11 March at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The match is touted to be a high scoring affair as far as the firepower of both the teams is concerned.

After a dismal show in New Zealand, the Men in Blue will be anticipating their star-studded batting force to fire off against a formidable South African bowling unit. Ahead of the much-anticipated ODI series, BCCI shared photos of Rishabh Pant, Manish Pandey and Shikhar Dhawan sweating it out in the nets.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings, who are regarded as one of the most successful franchises of Indian Premier League, shared a picture of their vice-captain Suresh Raina posing for a photoshoot.

11th March 2001– it was the very same day when a young Harbhajan Singh decimated Australia by scalping a Test hat-trick and paved the way for a famous victory at Eden Gardens. Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman also hogged the headlines in that Test for their incredible partnership. Wasim Jaffer reminisced the day and lauded Harbhajan along with Laxman and Dravid.

Ravindra Jadeja, who has emerged as a vital cog of Team India’s setup, shared pictures with Bumrah, Pant and Dhawan while gearing up for the South Africa ODI series. India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah also shared a picture while sharpening his bowling skills ahead of the series.

Mohammad Kaif was known for his exemplary fielding skills during his time with the national side. Athleticism and Kaif go hand in hand, which the right-hander duly exhibited by taking a stunner in the Legends match against Sri Lanka. At the age of 39, Kaif took a diving catch and impressed many Indian cricketers including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar. Irfan Pathan also heaped praise on Kaif’s stunning catch on Twitter.

1. KL Rahul gears up for the ODI series

🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/P7Ls7m2KU8

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) March 11, 2020

2. Air India blocks Aakash Chopra

Wow And How and When and Why☺️🤗 This makes our love for the Maharaja grow manifold. Well played, Air India. Hey ⁦@bhogleharsha⁩, you might be next 😝🙈 pic.twitter.com/yJn5q5lXX5

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 11, 2020

3. CSK share a picture of their vice-captain Suresh Raina

When shoots become cute! 😍 #Yellove #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/A0L055mzoV

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 11, 2020

4. Indian team gears up for ODI series against South Africa

In Full Ammo for the 1st ODI 💪👌#TeamIndia #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/bmQ4E5zy4k

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 11, 2020

5. Sanjay Manjrekar fails to follow the vegan diet

My vegan diet regime lasted 14 hours.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 11, 2020

6. Wasim Jaffer reminisces India’s famous win

On this day in 2001 a young boy from Jalandhar became first Indian to take a test hat trick paving way for Indian crickets most memorable test victory, set up by that incredible @VVSLaxman281-Dravid partnership. Credit must also go to skip @SGanguly99 for backing @harbhajan_singh pic.twitter.com/JfGBF7LhUD

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 11, 2020

7. Ravindra Jadeja has a candid moment with Team India

Laughs all around 😂
Great mood in the camp 👌💯 pic.twitter.com/HlodPGXcsI

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) March 11, 2020

8. Irfan Pathan lauds Mohammad Kaif’s fielding

Waah bhai sahab. Vese apka Umar ko badhane ka koi irada hai ya isi tarah puri zindagi jawani mein guzarni hai??????

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 11, 2020

9. Jasprit Bumrah sharpens his bowling ahead of South Africa series

💪🏼🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/fvmQL9ojTK

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) March 11, 2020

10. Vijay Shankar shares candid pictures

You Deserve a wild love from a gentle soul ✌️ #NatureBoy #liveandletlive pic.twitter.com/mwJktUhYLU

— Vijay Shankar (@vijayshankar260) March 11, 2020

11. Jonty Rhodes rewinds the clock, shares a picture with Brian Lara

In November 1993 I managed to take 5 catches in an ODI, and @BrianLara was the first of those 5 Today we compete against each other as our respective captains in @RSWorldSeries Watching him in the nets at CCI yesterday, I had better been on my toes pic.twitter.com/2YaelR9htf

— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) March 11, 2020

12. Graeme Smith congratulates Jacques Kallis for the birth of his daughter

Congrats @jacqueskallis75 and @charlene_engels awesome news https://t.co/l0e9Ho9qQg

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 11, 2020

13. Ravi Shastri shares picture of ahead of first ODI at Dharmashala

Stunning backdrop. The majestic Dhauladhar range. The mighty Himalayas #IndvSA #Cricket pic.twitter.com/HzjmGkSZOL

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) March 11, 2020

14. Brother Yusuf Pathan lauds Irfan Pathan’s brilliant display

What a knock under pressure @IrfanPathan !!! Loved watching your batting, especially those sixes coming off your bat… Also, well done with the ball… Brilliant all-round performance.. 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/StgXPyQZk5

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) March 10, 2020

15. Harbhajan Singh reminisces his epic hat-trick against Australia

Special day in my life 11/3/2001 Hattrick day 🙏 https://t.co/YS6JqcLE4c

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 11, 2020