The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on September 12 announced the 15-man squad for the Test series against South Africa.India are set to play three Test matches against South Africa beginning October 2. Opener KL Rahul has been dropped from the squad and in-form Shubman Gill -- following his success with India A squad -- will replace the Karnataka batsman in his maiden call-up to India's Test squad.Rahul did not impress with the bat in the recently-concluded Test series against West Indies in the Caribbean managing 101 runs in four outings.Close With Mayank Agarwal the only specialist opener in the squad, Sharma is likely to open the batting against the Proteas. The selectors sidelined all-rounder Hardik Pandya. related news India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Kohli's sublime 94* helps IND seal highest successful run chase Radhakishan Damani to trim stake in D-Mart parent again, may raise Rs 5,870cr: Report PM Modi meets Pravind Jugnauth, assures India's support for … [Read more...] about India vs South Africa Test series: Rohit Sharma likely to open; in-form Shubman Gill replaces KL Rahul
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On the Ball podcast | India vs South Africa T20Is: ‘Pandya’s role crucial; Dhoni’s retirement just a social media storm’
Team India is gearing up to welcome South Africa on home turf. The two teams face-off in three-match T20I series which will be followed by a three-match Test series.India's squad for the two series was announced earlier this month. Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is missing in action, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya makes a return to the T20 squad. The Indian selectors have axed KL Rahul from the Test side and there are chances that Rohit Sharma could open the batting in longer format too.South Africa bring in an inexperienced sides led by wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock in T20s and Faf du Plessis in Tests.Close In the episode of On the Ball podcast, Moneycontrol's Prakhar Sachdeo chats with Network 18 Group Sports Editor Gaurav Kalra to know what's the buzz surrounding Dhoni's retirement, Rohit Sharma opening in the Test series and whether Kagiso Rabada could be the difference between the two sides in the T20 matches. related news India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Kohli's … [Read more...] about On the Ball podcast | India vs South Africa T20Is: ‘Pandya’s role crucial; Dhoni’s retirement just a social media storm’
India vs South Africa: I will support De Kock in any role he wants me to, David Miller
Quinton de Kock possesses an "incredible cricket brain", feels senior batsman David Miller, who is ready to perform "any role" that the new South African white-ball skipper wants him to.Left-handed Miller along with De Kock and Kagiso Rabada form the core of a new-look South African limited overs set-up which is going through a transition phase with first stop being tour of India.India vs South Africa schedule: Match timings, live streaming and squadsClose "He's (Quinton) been around for many years, and he's got an incredible cricket brain. Like I said, it's exciting times - new skipper, new players and a lot of young, fresh faces," said the 30-year-old miller, who has played 126 ODIs and 70 T20 Internationals for his country. related news India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Kohli's sublime 94* helps IND seal highest successful run chase India vs West Indies 1st T20I Highlights: As it happened Have some thoughts for T20 World Cup, will discuss with Kohli and Shastri: Ganguly … [Read more...] about India vs South Africa: I will support De Kock in any role he wants me to, David Miller
India vs South Africa 1st T20I preview: Where to watch live, team news, possible XI and betting odds
Virat Kohli will be venturing into the unknown with a clean slate, where a few seasoned hands will be backing a group of immensely talented youngsters, in his quest for World T20 title which begins with a three-match bilateral series against South Africa at Dharamshala on September 15.The 3-0 series win against the West Indies could be called a pre-cursor as it was just after enduring a disappointing end to their ODI World Cup campaign.India vs South Africa schedule: Match timings, live streaming and squadsThe real battle begins now with this series against Quinton de Kocks and Kagiso Rabadas, who are also in the midst of a tough transition phase.A good spell from Rabada or a cameo from David Miller could pose a challenge for the Indians, while some of the others like Test specialist Temba Bavuma or Anrich Nortje will like to prove their credentials in absence of Faf du Plessis or Hashim Amla.Close There will be around 20 odd matches for captain Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri to … [Read more...] about India vs South Africa 1st T20I preview: Where to watch live, team news, possible XI and betting odds
India vs South Africa T20I series weather forecast: Rains likely to play spoilsport at Dharamsala and Bengaluru
After emerging unscathed from their tour of the West Indies, Virat Kohli and co. return home to take on South Africa in a three-match T20I and Test series. The Indian cricket team will enter this series high on confidence, especially after beating the West Indies in all three formats without losing a single game.The only match that India failed to win against the West Indies was the washed out 1st ODI fixture at Guyana which ended with no result after just 13 overs were bowled.India vs South Africa schedule: Where to watch, match timings, live streaming and squadsClose South Africa had a disastrous World Cup campaign missing out on a semi-final berth after managing just three victories from nine group stage games. In response Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a major overhaul of their existing structure that started with them parting ways with head coach Ottis Gibson and his entire coaching team and management. CSA have said that a football-style team manager would be appointed who … [Read more...] about India vs South Africa T20I series weather forecast: Rains likely to play spoilsport at Dharamsala and Bengaluru