India's Squads for South Africa Tour: A Look Ahead
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa on Thursday, November 30. The tour will consist of three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches.
More details on the India A squads and India inter-squad three-day match here 👇👇https://t.co/ALyZwjQdVA #SAvIND
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 30, 2023
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— BCCI (@BCCI) November 30, 2023
· 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 currently undergoing medical treatment and his availability is subject to fitness.#SAvIND
Test Squad
The Test squad is largely unchanged from the team that toured England in the summer. Rohit Sharma will captain the team, with Virat Kohli returning to the squad after a hiatus. Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer will provide the top-order options, while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan will compete for the wicket-keeper's spot. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be the main spin options, while Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj will lead the pace attack.
ODI Squad
The ODI squad is a mix of experience and youth. KL Rahul will captain the team, with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, and Tilak Varma competing for the opening spots. Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, and Rinku Singh will provide the middle-order options, while Sanju Samson and KL Rahul will compete for the wicket-keeper's spot. Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal will be the spin options, while Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Deepak Chahar will lead the pace attack.
Key Players
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma will be the key player for India in both the Test and ODI series. He is the world's leading run-scorer in T20Is, and he has also been in good form in Test cricket in recent years. Sharma will be looking to lead India to victory in South Africa, a country where they have struggled in recent years.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli will also be a key player for India in the Test series. He is the world's leading run-scorer in Test cricket, and he will be looking to regain his form after a difficult few months. Kohli will be looking to score big runs in South Africa, a country where he has had some success in the past.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a young batsman who has been in excellent form in recent months. He was the leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022, and he has also impressed in international cricket. Gaikwad will be looking to continue his good form in South Africa, where he could be a key player for India in both the ODI and Test series.
Predictions
India will be the favorites to win the Test series against South Africa. They have a strong batting line-up, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and they also have a good bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. However, South Africa will be a tough opponent, and they will be playing at home.
India will also be the favorites to win the ODI series against South Africa. They have a strong batting line-up, led by Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Virat Kohli, and they also have a good bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal. South Africa will be a tough opponent, but India should be able to win the series.
Conclusion
India has a strong squad for the tour of South Africa. They have a good mix of experience and youth, and they have a number of world-class players. India will be looking to win both the Test and ODI series, and they will be confident of doing so.
