In a crucial meeting held in New Delhi, the Men’s Selection Committee revealed the star-studded squads for Team India’s upcoming tour of South Africa, featuring a combination of established players and promising talents. The comprehensive tour comprises three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches, promising an exhilarating contest between two cricketing powerhouses.
India’s Test Squad: A Mix of Experience and Young Talent
The Test squad, led by Rohit Sharma, boasts a formidable lineup that includes stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Ravichandran Ashwin. The presence of young guns like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ishan Kishan adds a dynamic element to the team. The bowling attack is spearheaded by the experienced Jasprit Bumrah, complemented by the pace prowess of Mohd. Shami and the promising Shardul Thakur.
T20Is Squad: Youthful Exuberance Meets Seasoned Performers
The T20I squad, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, showcases a fine blend of youth and experience. Exciting talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Ruturaj Gaikwad share the stage with seasoned campaigners such as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. The bowling department features the lethal combination of Mohd. Siraj and the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, promising an electrifying display in the shortest format.
ODI Squad: A Mix of Consistency and Emerging Stars
KL Rahul leads the ODI squad, supported by a lineup that combines consistency and emerging prowess. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, and the explosive Ishan Kishan form the batting core, while the bowling unit sees the inclusion of spin maestros like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. The presence of Avesh Khan and Deepak Chahar adds depth to the pace attack, offering a well-rounded combination.
Parallel Matches for India A: Nurturing Future Stars
In addition to the international fixtures, India A will engage in two four-day matches against South Africa A and an inter-squad three-day match. This parallel series not only provides exposure to emerging talents but also serves as a crucial grooming ground for future stars of Indian cricket.
Team India’s complete itinerary is as below:
Day | Date | Match | Venue |
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Sunday | 10-Dec-23 | 1st T20I | Durban |
Tuesday | 12-Dec-23 | 2nd T20I | Gqeberha |
Thursday | 14-Dec-23 | 3rd T20I | Johannesburg |
Sunday | 17-Dec-23 | 1st ODI | Johannesburg |
Tuesday | 19-Dec-23 | 2nd ODI | Gqeberha |
Thursday | 21-Dec-23 | 3rd ODI | Paarl |
Tuesday | 26-Dec-23 | 1st Test | Centurion |
Wednesday | 03-Jan-24 | 2nd Test | Cape Town |
As the cricketing calendar unfolds, the attention now shifts to India A’s tour of South Africa, promising a series of thrilling matches across various formats. The recently announced squads for the 1st four-day match, the inter-squad three-day match, and the 3rd four-day match feature a blend of experience and emerging talent, underscoring the depth of cricketing prowess in India.
India A Squad for the First Four-Day Match:
The lineup for India A’s engagements in the upcoming cricketing encounters has been revealed, showcasing the selected players for specific matches. In the 1st four-day match, the squad comprises Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran*, Devdutt Padikkal, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Sarfaraz Khan, KS Bharat (C)(wk), Dhruv Jurel, Shardul Thakur, Pulkit Narang, Sourabh Kumar, Manav Suthar, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Vidhwath Kaverappa, and Tushar Deshpande.
India Inter-Squad Three-Day Match Line-up:
Moving to the India Inter-squad three-day match, the participating players include Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Abhimanyu Easwaran*, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Pulkit Narang, Harshit Rana, Shardul Thakur, Sourabh Kumar, Manav Suthar, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Mohd. Shami, and Navdeep Saini.
India A Squad for the 3rd Four-Day Match:
For the 3rd four-day match, the India A squad will feature Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran*, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, KS Bharat (C)(wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Akash Deep, Vidhwath Kaverappa, and Navdeep Saini. These carefully selected squads aim to bring a combination of skill, experience, and emerging talent to the forefront as India A prepares for their cricketing endeavors.
Date | Day | Match |
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11-14 Dec | Monday | 1st Four-Day Match |
20-22 Dec | Wednesday | 2nd Three-Day Match |
26-29 Dec | Tuesday | 3rd Four-Day Match |