India's Squad Update for South Africa
As India gears up for their ODI series against South Africa starting November 30, the team faces some notable changes. Shubman Gill will lead the squad, with the cricket community eagerly awaiting the performance of stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Injury Concerns and Player Changes
The biggest concern for the team is Shreyas Iyer, who has suffered a rib injury during the final ODI against Australia. His participation is now questionable, and if he is unable to recover in time, Tilak Varma is poised to take his place.
Rishabh Pant's Return
On a brighter note, Rishabh Pant is returning to competitive cricket after a long injury layoff. Following a successful rehabilitation, he is expected to reclaim his position in the squad, replacing reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel.
Resting Key Players
In another strategic decision, Jasprit Bumrah will likely be rested once again, allowing him to focus on upcoming Test matches against the Proteas. This move echoes previous decisions made during the Australia series, emphasizing the team's strategic planning for the T20 World Cup.
| Player | Status |
|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | Questionable (Injury) |
| Rishabh Pant | Returning |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Rested |
| Tilak Varma | Possible Replacement |
India's Likely ODI Squad
The anticipated lineup for the ODI series includes:
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer/Tilak Varma
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Hardik Pandya/Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
Expect more updates as the squad announcement approaches, with fans eager to see how these changes impact India's performance.