India Announces Squad for South Africa T20 Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, set to begin on November 8. Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain, leading a team that will compete in four matches across various venues in South Africa.

 

Two notable absentees from the squad are speedster Mayank Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube, both sidelined by injuries. Mayank made his debut in the previous series against Bangladesh, while Dube was unavailable during that series as well. Riyan Parag, who has been part of the Indian T20 team in recent series, is also missing as he is currently receiving rehabilitation for a chronic right shoulder injury at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.

The T20 series kicks off in Durban on November 8, followed by matches in Gqeberha on November 10, Centurion on November 13, and concluding in Johannesburg on November 15. This tour is a significant opportunity for the Indian squad, especially with the inclusion of fresh talent.

 

One exciting addition to the squad is Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan Royals. He recently made headlines by scoring the second-fastest century by an Indian in T20s, achieving this in just 40 balls against Bangladesh. Samson was India’s top run-scorer in that series, amassing 150 runs with an impressive average of 50.00 and a strike rate of 205.47. His experience will be crucial for the team’s performance in South Africa.

Avesh Khan is another player returning to the Indian setup after his strong performance in the five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe earlier this year, where he took six wickets in just three matches. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments will bolster the Indian bowling attack.

 

Additionally, the squad features three players who have received their maiden call-ups. Ramandeep Singh, recognized for his impressive performances in the IPL and the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, has earned his spot. Alongside him are bowlers Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal, both of whom have shown potential and promise in domestic cricket.

In summary, India’s squad for the South Africa T20 series combines experienced players with fresh talent, aiming to build on their recent performances. The cricketing world will be watching closely as this series unfolds, providing a platform for these players to shine on the international stage.

 

India squad for South Africa T20s : 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.

 

Schedule:

(i) 1st T20: November 8 – Durban

(ii) 2nd T20: November 10 – Gqeberha

(iii) 3rd T20: November 13 – Centurion

(iv) 4th T20: November 15 – Johannesburg