Hyderabad, 26 October 2024: After their ongoing Test series against New Zealand, the Indian youth team is all set for a tour of South Africa, where they will engage in a four-match T20 series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the Indian squad, with Suryakumar Yadav appointed as captain for the series.
Current Test Series
Currently, Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is participating in a Test series against New Zealand at home. The team has been performing admirably, but attention is now turning towards the upcoming challenges in South Africa.
T20 Series Schedule
The T20 series is scheduled as follows:
- First Match: November 8, 2024 – Durban
- Second Match: November 10, 2024 – Durban
- Third Match: November 13, 2024 – Centurion
- Fourth Match: November 15, 2024 – Johannesburg
Team India for the T20 Series
The BCCI Selection Committee has announced a 15-member squad for the T20 series against South Africa. The players selected are:
- Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
- Rinku Singh
- Tilak Verma
- Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)
- Hardik Pandya
- Akshar Patel
- Ramandeep Singh
- Varun Chakraborty
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Vijayakumar Vaishakh
- Avesh Khan
- Yash Dayal
This selection showcases a blend of youth and experience, promising an exciting series ahead.
Conclusion
With a strong lineup and a fresh approach, Team India is poised to make its mark in South Africa. Fans eagerly await the matches, hoping for a successful tour led by Suryakumar Yadav.
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