New Delhi, November 30 : Suryakumar Yadav is set to continue his captaincy stint for the Indian cricket team in the forthcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa, following his leadership role in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. The BCCI selection committee, convening on Thursday, confirmed this decision, showcasing confidence in Yadav’s leadership capabilities for the shortest format of the game.
India’s squad for 3 ODIs: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar.#SAvIND
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Meanwhile, KL Rahul will take on the responsibility of leading the Indian squad in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, showcasing the selectors’ trust in his leadership acumen for the longer format of one-day cricket.
India’s squad for 3 T20Is: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Siraj,…
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Additionally, in a notable move, the selection committee has designated pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as the deputy to captain Rohit Sharma for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, set to commence on December 26 in Centurion. This strategic decision emphasizes Bumrah’s leadership skills and stature within the team.
India’s squad for 2 Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd. Shami*, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh…
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Moreover, KL Rahul is slated to take over wicketkeeping duties during the Test series, signaling a shift in roles for the versatile player within the team dynamics.
These decisions come as the BCCI aims to optimize the team’s leadership structure and maximize the potential of players across different formats against the challenging South African side.
The Indian cricket fraternity eagerly awaits the performance of the team under the new leadership arrangements, anticipating an exciting series against South Africa, scheduled to kick off with the T20Is on December 10 in Durban.
The BCCI’s strategic choices reflect a calculated approach toward leveraging the strengths of individual players and fostering a cohesive team environment for the upcoming challenging series against South Africa.
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