Team India Announced for T20I Series Against South Africa
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, with Suryakumar Yadav as the captain. The team includes new faces like all-rounder Ramandeep Singh and bowlers Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal, who have been called up for the first time.
New Additions to the Squad
Ramandeep Singh earned his spot due to his strong performances with Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 IPL and the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal also join the team, with Dayal having previously been called up for a Test match in October.
Retained Players and Key Selections
Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who opened in the recent series against Bangladesh, remain in the squad. Tilak Varma, who led India A to the semi-finals in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, is also included. Jitesh Sharma continues as the backup wicketkeeper.
All-Rounders and Bowlers
Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel are selected as all-rounders to provide balance. Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, recognized for his recent performances, is joined by Ravi Bishnoi in the spin department. The pace attack includes Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, and Yash Dayal, with Hardik Pandya also contributing as an all-rounder.
Injuries and Absences
Mayank Yadav and Riyan Parag are absent due to injuries. Parag is undergoing treatment for a chronic shoulder injury. Shivam Dube is also unavailable due to injury.
Series Details
The T20I series against South Africa will consist of four matches, starting on November 8 at Kingsmead, Durban.
India’s T20I Squad
Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal.
Doubts Revealed
Suryakumar Yadav -: Suryakumar Yadav is a famous Indian cricketer known for his batting skills. He plays for the Indian national team and is leading the team as captain in this series.
BCCI -: BCCI stands for the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It is the organization that manages cricket in India, including selecting players for the national team.
T20I series -: T20I series refers to a series of cricket matches played in the Twenty20 International format. In this format, each team plays 20 overs, and it is known for being fast-paced and exciting.
Ramandeep Singh -: Ramandeep Singh is a new player who has been selected to play for the Indian cricket team for the first time. This is called a ‘maiden call-up’.
All-rounders -: All-rounders are cricketers who are good at both batting and bowling. Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel are selected as all-rounders for this series.
Spin attack -: Spin attack refers to the group of bowlers in a cricket team who specialize in spin bowling. Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi are leading the spin attack for India in this series.
Durban -: Durban is a city in South Africa where the first match of the series will be played. It is known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather.