Sat Oct 26 04:42:18 UTC 2024: The BCCI announced Team India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain. Key points include:
– **New Additions:** Ramandeep Singh (all-rounder) and bowlers Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal received maiden call-ups.
– **Previous Performances:** Ramandeep was selected due to his strong performances in IPL 2024 and the Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
– **Retained Players:** Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma kept their places, with Jitesh Sharma as backup wicketkeeper.
– **All-rounder Options:** Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel were included for balance, alongside Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi for the spin department.
– **Pace Attack:** The squad features five pacers, including Arshdeep Singh, alongside the new call-ups.
– **Injuries:** Mayank Yadav, Riyan Parag, and Shivam Dube are unavailable due to injuries.
– **Match Schedule:** The series consists of four matches, beginning on November 8 in Durban.
Additionally, Indian wrestlers are cleared for the Senior World Wrestling Championship, and Afghanistan A defeated India A by 20 runs to reach the ACC Emerging Asia Cup final.
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