The Indian Cricket Team announcement is always an awaited event. India VS South Africa ODI series begins just a few days after this T20 series ends. The senior players who are a part of the T20 World Cup squad are expected to leave for Australia while the other players who will be left back are added to the ODI squad. The leadership remains in the hands of Shikhar Dhawan. Rajat Patidar and Mukesh Kumar have both got their maiden call-ups for the national team.
Preview of the Indian Team Announced for India VS South Africa:
Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubhman Gill, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Mohammad Siraj, Deepak Chahar
The biggest news is that Rajat Patidar, the man who helped Madhya Pradesh lift the Ranji Trophy and smashed the New Zealand A bowlers, will also be a part of the team. This happens to be the first national call-up for Rajat Patidar. He was an elite player in the IPL. His ton against Lucknow Super Giants gives us a brief preview of what he can do.
Deepak, Shreyas, and Bishnoi to play India VS South Africa Series:
The traveling reserves of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer, and Ravi Bishnoi will be playing this 3-match ODI series and then will leave for Australia. The spin department lies in the hands of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi. The pack of pacers includes Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Siraj, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar. The two wicket-keepers in the team are Sanju Samson who bats in the middle-order and Ishan Kishan who bats at the top. Prasidh Krishna is not picked as he is out due to an injury and is in rehabilitation. And just as a thought, was Umesh Yadav too considered for this series?
Expected Playing XI:
Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi.
South Africa Tour of India 2022 Schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue |
| October 6 | IND vs SA 1st ODI | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| October 9 | IND vs SA 2nd ODI | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| October 11 | IND vs SA 3rd ODI | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
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