Hardik Pandya returns, Gill subject to fitness clearance as IND’s squad for SA T20Is revealed

Shubman Gill & Hardik Pandya (Source: AFP Photos)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match series between India and South Africa. As rumoured, Hardik Pandya is set to return with full fitness, while Shubman Gill has been picked despite being semi-fit.

In other developments, Suryakumar Yadav will continue leading the side, with Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar all having found a place. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma have been picked as wicket-keeping options, while Jasprit Bumrah will return to lead the pace attack comprising Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.

Meanwhile, Varun Chakaravarthy has been added as the sole spinner in the squad, as Kuldeep Yadav is set to miss due to marriage.

India squad for T20I series against South Africa

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC)*, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar

Note: * Subject to fitness clearance from BCCI COE.

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