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India squad for SA: Rohit, Surya, Rahul named Tests, T20, ODI captains

BCCI announced India's squad for the South Africa tour and named KL Rahul as ODI, Suryakumar Yadav as T20I and Rohit Sharma as Test captains respectively

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Ajit Agarkar, Rahul Dravid

Ajit Agarkar, Rahul Dravid. Photo: Sportzpics for BCCI

4:10 PM

India squad for South Africa tour Live: Will Rohit continue?

 
The BCCI brass would like to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in the T20 format despite his reluctance after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit as the board announces the three squads for the South Africa assignment here on Thursday.
 
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Rohit Sharma. Photo: PTI
 
3:57 PM

India squad for South Africa tour Live: Can KL Rahul get captaincy?

KL Rahul was the preferred choice as skipper before Hardik Pandya grabbed the opportunity with both hands in the IPL with Gujarat Titans’ captaincy. Now that Hardik is unavailable, will India go back to KL Rahul to lead them in the white-ball format? Jasprit Bumrah is yet another choice given that he was given the leadership role during the Ireland series. 
KL Rahul hits half-century against Australia in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Photo: @BCCI
 
 
3:45 PM

India squad for South Africa tour Live: Will Hardik be available?

 
There has been no update on Hardik ever since the World Cup and he is unlikely to remain available for the South Africa tour. He would most likely return ahead of the IPL 2024 season. 
 
3:03 PM

Why India squad announcement for South Africa series important?

With Hardik Pandya highly-unlikely to return before IPL 2024, the captain for the T20Is vs South Africa in all likelihood to be the one for the 2024 World T20 in West Indies and USA. 

Reportedly, Rohit Sharma has been told by selectors that he might not find a place in India's T20Is squad. With Rahul Dravid back in India's scheme of things, Rohit-Dravid duo might be in action during the T20 World Cup.

All the questions will be answered only after today's squad announcement. 

Stay tuned for live updates on India's squad announcement.
Rohit Sharma

2:56 PM

BCCI to announce India squad for South Africa series today

Hello and welcome to live coverage of India squad announcemnet for South Africa tour. The meeting of senior selection committee will start at 4:30 PM IST.
Ajit Agarkar

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First Published: Nov 30 2023 | 11:07 AM IST

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