Team India Squad for South Africa Tour 2023-24 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the highly anticipated Team India squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, spanning T20Is, ODIs, and Tests. This comprehensive lineup promises a thrilling month-long series, commencing on December 10, and features some notable comebacks and intriguing captaincy choices.
Let’s have a look into more details : Team India Squad for South Africa Tour 2023-24
Team India Squad for South Africa Tour 2023-24: T20Is, ODIs, and Tests
| India’s Squad for 3 ODIs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Axar Patel | Avesh Khan |
| Sai Sudharsan | Washington Sundar | Arshdeep Singh |
| Tilak Varma | Kuldeep Yadav | Deepak Chahar |
| Rajat Patidar | Yuzvendra Chahal | |
| Rinku Singh | Mukesh Kumar | |
| Shreyas Iyer | Avesh Khan | |
| KL Rahul (C)(wk) | Arshdeep Singh | |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Deepak Chahar |
| India’s Squad for 3 T20Is | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Ravindra Jadeja (VC) | Arshdeep Singh |
| Shubman Gill | Washington Sundar | Mohd. Siraj |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Ravi Bishnoi | Mukesh Kumar |
| Tilak Varma | Kuldeep Yadav | Deepak Chahar |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Arshdeep Singh | |
| Rinku Singh | Mohd. Siraj | |
| Shreyas Iyer | Mukesh Kumar | |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Deepak Chahar | |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
| India’s Squad for 2 Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Ravichandran Ashwin | Mohd. Siraj |
| Shubman Gill | Ravindra Jadeja | Mukesh Kumar |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Shardul Thakur | Mohd. Shami* |
| Virat Kohli | Mohd. Siraj | Jasprit Bumrah (VC) |
| Shreyas Iyer | Mukesh Kumar | Prasidh Krishna |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Mohd. Shami* | |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Jasprit Bumrah (VC) | |
| KL Rahul (wk) | Prasidh Krishna |
Team India Squad for South Africa Tour 2023-24: T20Is, ODIs, and Tests
T20I Squad
Suryakumar Yadav, the stand-in captain in the absence of the injured Hardik Pandya, will lead the T20I squad. Notably, the return of Rohit Sharma to the T20I format marks a significant development. Questions loomed over Rohit Sharma’s T20I future, with reports suggesting a potential captaincy role till the T20 World Cup 2024. However, his absence from the T20I squad indicates a different trajectory.
The T20I squad comprises dynamic players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and the aggressive Ruturaj Gaikwad, providing a perfect blend of experience and emerging talent. The squad is set to clash in a thrilling 3-match series, igniting the cricketing action in Durban on December 10, followed by engagements in Gqeberha and Johannesburg.
Team India Squad for South Africa Tour 2023-24: T20Is, ODIs, and Tests
ODI Squad
KL Rahul has been entrusted with leading the ODI squad, bringing his strategic prowess to the forefront. The ODI lineup boasts a formidable batting order, including the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, and Sanju Samson. The bowling department is reinforced by the inclusion of spinners Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and the seasoned Yuzvendra Chahal.
The ODI series is scheduled to unfold in Johannesburg, Gqeberha, and Paarl on December 17, 19, and 21, respectively.
Team India Squad for South Africa Tour 2023-24: T20Is, ODIs, and Tests
Test Squad
In a much-anticipated move, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will resume their roles as captains in the Test series. The duo, absent from T20Is since the T20 World Cup last year, brings an added layer of experience and leadership to the longer format.
The Test squad features a dynamic mix of batsmen, including the talented Shubman Gill and the in-form Shreyas Iyer. The bowling attack is spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, complemented by the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
The Test series is set to unfold in Centurion from December 26-30, followed by the second Test in Cape Town from January 3-7, 2024.
India tour of South Africa Schedule
| Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Durban | 10th December |
| 2nd T20I | Gqeberha | 12th December |
| 3rd T20I | Johannesburg | 14th December |
| 1st ODI | Johannesburg | 17th December |
| 2nd ODI | Gqeberha | 19th December |
| 3rd ODI | Paarl | 21st December |
| 1st Test | Centurion | 26th to 30th December |
| 2nd Test | Cape Town | 3rd to 7th January (2024) |
Team India Squad for South Africa Tour 2023-24: T20Is, ODIs, and Tests
As the cricketing world eagerly awaits this blockbuster tour, the selection choices and team dynamics promise an enthralling spectacle in the rainbow nation.
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