'Papa gaali dete the': Arshdeep Singh reveals how India kept tabs on South Africa vs West Indies in Ahmedabad

India’s Super Eight fate briefly hinged on the West Indies vs South Africa clash. After South Africa’s win kept their hopes alive, India responded with a clinical performance against Zimbabwe.

27 Feb, 03:24 — 27 Feb, 08:54

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This story highlights the high-stakes nature of international cricket tournaments, where a team's progression can depend on the results of other matches. India's qualification for the Super Eight stage was briefly contingent on the outcome of the South Africa vs West Indies game, leading to intense interest from the Indian camp. Arshdeep Singh's humorous anecdote about 'Papa gaali dete the' illustrates the emotional investment and tension involved in following such crucial external results.

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First report: Times of India · 27 Feb, 03:24|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

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