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No Rahane, Pujara As India Announce Squad For South Africa Test Series

Muskaan Bhatt

image-lpl3vuikThe Indian squad returns to play Test with South Africa on 26 December

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an exhilarating clash as India prepares to face South Africa in a series spanning eight international matches across different formats next month. The much-anticipated tour kicks off with a thrilling three-match T20I series, followed by a riveting lineup of ODIs and culminating in two intense Test matches.

Despite their cricketing prowess, India has faced a formidable challenge in South Africa, with an elusive Test series victory remaining an unachieved milestone. The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as fans eagerly anticipate whether the Indian team can break this jinx on their upcoming tour.


In a surprising move, India has excluded experienced batsmen Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara from the squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The decision marks a significant shift in the team's composition, opting for a younger lineup. Rahane and Pujara, known for their resilience in challenging conditions, have been stalwarts in the Indian Test side. 

India's Squad For South Africa Test Series:

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd. Shami*, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna.