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All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma in today’s squad announcement, given the Mumbai batter has not played T20 International since India’s semifinal exit during the T20 World Cup in 2022
The announcement of the squad for the upcoming South Africa tour will be made today by the senior selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar. Commencing on December 10, India’s tour of South Africa will kick off with the T20 International series, followed by three ODIs and two Test matches.
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All eyes are on Rohit Sharma during today’s squad announcement, as the Mumbai batter has not participated in T20 Internationals since India’s semifinal exit in the T20 World Cup 2022. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Kohli has requested a break from white-ball cricket without specifying a timeline.
Considering Hardik Pandya’s ongoing ankle injury, there is speculation that Rohit Sharma might be asked to lead in the T20s. The T20 series against South Africa is significant for the Men In Blue, serving as preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup in 2024.
In January, India will host Afghanistan for a three-match T20 series before engaging in a five-Test series against England. Following the conclusion of IPL 2024, Indian players are expected to head to the T20 World Cup.
While the BCCI has extended head coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure to ensure continuity, whether Rohit Sharma will lead the team in the shortest format remains uncertain. Notably, Rohit continues to be India’s designated captain in all formats, as announced by the BCCI in December 2021.
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The BCCI is likely to announce the India squad for the South Africa series on November 30.
The venue for the selectors’ meeting to finalize the India squad for the South Africa series is the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
The selectors’ meeting for India squad selection will commence at 4:30 PM IST today in New Delhi.
India squad for South Africa tour Live: Wait for squad announcement to continue
How long are the Indian fans going to wait is not something that is asked often. However, they have to wait for the squad announcement as of now.
India squad for South Africa tour Live: Rohit lead in T20Is, KL in ODIs
Media reports are suggesting that BCCI is likely to go ahead with Rohit Sharma for the upcoming T20 World Cup as captain as they have named him the captain of the three-match series against South Africa. KL Rahul will lead the Indian ODI team for the three-match series against the Proteas in Hardik Pandya’s absence.
Live updates on India’s squad selection for the South Africa tour: The BCCI’s apex council meeting is currently in progress to evaluate Team India’s performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla and Secretary Jay Shah are in attendance. The announcement of the team is expected to follow the conclusion of the meeting, making for an eagerly anticipated wait.
Live Updates: Significance of India’s Squad for the South Africa Tour
Breaking from the tradition of a three-match series, the India-South Africa cricket tour for the upcoming season will feature only a two-match Test series, marking a departure from the norm observed since 2014-15. The Men in Blue are set to embark on a comprehensive tour, participating in two Tests crucial for the World Test Championships, along with three T20Is and ODIs each. The reduction in the Test series length adds a unique dimension to this eagerly awaited tour.