The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the team, which is scheduled to play four matches starting at Kingsmead in Durban on November 8. This announcement includes several notable omissions due to injuries.
Mayank Yadav, Shivam Dube miss out
Among the notable absentees are Mayank Yadav and Ryan Parag, who made their international debuts in the previous series against Bangladesh. Both players are out due to injury. BCCI confirmed that Parag is currently receiving treatment for a chronic right shoulder injury at the Center of Excellence.
Sivam Dube, who missed the Bangladesh series due to injury, will also be sidelined. This absence has opened up the opportunity for new talent to join the team.
New faces in India T20I squad for South Africa series
The selection committee included three players who will be making their first appearance in the T20I format. Talented middle-order batsman Ramandeep Singh was recognized for his strong performances with Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL 2024 and the Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
Apart from Ramandeep, bowlers Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal have also received first call-ups. Dayal was earlier selected in the Test squad in October but is yet to make his debut.
Possessed player and all-rounder
Several players retained their places from the previous series against Bangladesh. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who featured in the series, continue to be an important part of the line-up. Youngster Tilak Varma, who led India A to the semi-finals at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, was also included.
Star Spinners were left out as India announced their squad for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia.
The all-rounder department has established names like Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. Their experience will be invaluable as India aim to perform well in South Africa.
Bowling Attack Overview
India’s bowling line-up shows a mix of youth and experience. The pace attack includes Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Vyshak and Dayal. Hardik Pandya will add depth to both the batting and bowling and contribute as an all-rounder.
In the spin category, Varun Chakaravarthy has earned a spot along with fellow spinner Ravi Bishnoi after his impressive performance against Bangladesh. Axar Patel has been moved from the Test squad to the T20I squad.
Team India squad for the T20I series against South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan. , Yash Dayal.
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