In an important assembly held on Thursday in New Delhi, the Men’s Selection Committee meticulously curated Team India’s squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa. The various tour itinerary consists of three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches, offering a complete take a look at for the Indian cricket workforce.
NEWS _- The Men’s Selection Committee met in New Delhi on Thursday to select Team India’s squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa. The Indian workforce will take part in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Test matches.
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Three Captains For Team India In 3 Series
The Test squad, below the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, encompasses a formidable lineup. Suryakumar Yadav will helm the T20I squad, guiding a dynamic lineup. KL Rahul will lead the ODI squad, steering an achieved ensemble.
Notable Absences and Medical Update
In a noteworthy growth, Mr. Rohit Sharma and Mr. Virat Kohli requested a break from the white-ball leg of the tour, showcasing the workforce’s strategic administration. Additionally, Mr. Mohd. Shami’s participation is contingent upon his ongoing medical therapy, topic to health.
India’s squad for two Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd. Shami*, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna.
India’s squad for 3 T20Is: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Deepak Chahar.
India’s squad for 3 ODIs: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar.
Notes
· Mr Rohit Sharma and Mr Virat Kohli had requested the Board for a break from the white-ball leg of the tour.
· Mr Mohd. Shami is at present present process medical therapy and his availability is topic to health.
Here’s a fast have a look at the schedule:
T20I Series:
Dec 10, Sun – 1st T20I at Kingsmead, Durban
Dec 12, Tue – 2nd T20I at St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Dec 14, Thu – third T20I at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
ODI Series:
Dec 17, Sun – 1st ODI at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Dec 19, Tue – 2nd ODI at St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Dec 21, Thu – third ODI at Boland Park, Paarl
Test Series:
Dec 26, Tue – Dec 30, Sat – 1st Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion
Jan 03, Wed – Jan 07, Sun – 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town
Team India Going Through Transition Period
India finds itself at an important juncture in cricketing historical past following the heartbreak of the 2023 World Cup last defeat in opposition to Australia. The workforce is poised getting ready to a big transition, with indications that a number of key gamers could contemplate stepping away from the shortest codecs of the sport. As the stalwarts ponder their future, the highlight is popping in the direction of dynamic all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who emerges as a frontrunner for the captaincy position. With an eye fixed on the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024, slated to be held within the USA and the West Indies, the cricketing fraternity speculates whether or not Pandya cannot solely lead the workforce successfully but in addition usher in a brand new period of success for Indian cricket within the T20 format. The nation watches with anticipation because the workforce charts its course in the direction of renewal and redemption within the fast-paced world of T20 cricket.
