Rishabh Pant returns as India announces squads for Test series against South Africa
India squad for South Africa series: The BCCI has officially unveiled India’s squad for the upcoming two-match IDFC First Bank Test series against South Africa. The Men’s Senior Selection Committee has handpicked a balanced squad, blending experience with young talent, as the team looks to continue its dominance in the longest format of the game.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Captain |
| Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper, Vice-Captain |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| KL Rahul | Batter |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Bowler/Batter |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Bowler |
With Shubman Gill leading the side and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain and wicketkeeper, India’s squad boasts a mix of experienced campaigners like Bumrah, Jadeja, and Rahul, alongside emerging stars such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The team management will be keen to see how the youngsters adapt to South African conditions, traditionally challenging for visiting sides.
India A Squad for One-Day Series Against South Africa A
The BCCI has also announced the India A squad for the three-match one-day series in Rajkot against South Africa A, providing another platform for upcoming talents to shine.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | Captain |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Vice-Captain |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batter |
| Riyan Parag | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter |
| Nishant Sindhu | Bowler/Batter |
| Vipraj Nigam | Bowler/Batter |
| Manav Suthar | Batter |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
The India A squad features a blend of power hitters, reliable batters, and frontline bowlers. With Tilak Varma captaining the side and Ruturaj Gaikwad as vice-captain, fans can expect exciting cricket and a chance to spot the stars of the future.
About the Announcement
The squad announcements were made official by Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, ensuring fans are up-to-date with the latest developments ahead of the South Africa tour.