The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa, starting on November 8, 2024. The squad is led by Suryakumar Yadav, who will be captaining the team for the first time in a T20I series
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The squad features a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, with Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak earning their maiden India call-ups. However, the announcement comes with a notable absence—Mayank Yadav has been left out of the squad due to injury
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Mayank Yadav, who made his international debut during the recent home T20Is against Bangladesh, has been ruled out of the series due to an abdominal muscle issue that also kept him out of the IPL 2024. His absence is a significant blow to the team, as he had shown great promise with his consistent performances, including crossing 150kph in his first two IPL games
The rest of the squad includes seasoned players like Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi, along with rising stars such as Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma. The inclusion of newcomers Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak is seen as a positive move to strengthen India’s bench depth
India heads into the series on a high, having recently claimed a decisive victory over Bangladesh. This success has boosted the team’s confidence and allowed the BCCI selectors to experiment with promising newcomers. The series will be a great opportunity for the new players to prove their mettle against a formidable South African side
The matches are scheduled to be played at Kingsmead in Durban, St George’s Park in Gqeberha, SuperSport Park in Centurion, and The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the series, hoping to see some exciting cricket and outstanding performances from the Indian team
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