Fri Nov 08 03:05:37 UTC 2024: ## India Hit by Injury Crisis Ahead of South Africa T20 Series
**New Delhi, India:** The Indian Cricket Team is facing a major setback ahead of the upcoming 4-match T20 series against South Africa, starting on November 8th. Three key players have been ruled out due to injuries, leaving Captain Suryakumar Yadav with a depleted squad.
The injured players include:
* **Riyan Parag:** The all-rounder, a regular in India’s T20 and ODI squads since the 2024 T20 World Cup, is recovering from a right shoulder injury.
* **Shivam Dube:** The veteran all-rounder, who missed the Bangladesh T20 series due to a back injury, is yet to fully recover and is unavailable for the South Africa series.
* **Mayank Yadav:** The pacer, who made his international debut in the Bangladesh T20 series, is currently recovering from an injury in Bengaluru. Reports had suggested he was being considered for Test cricket as well.
The absence of these three specialist T20 players is a significant blow to the Indian team, particularly as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
Despite the injury concerns, India has named a 15-member squad for the series, including three new faces: Ramandeep, Vijaykumar, and Yash Dayal.
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