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India's Test Squad For South Africa Series (Source: AFP)
After a thrilling multi-format series against Australia in the ‘Down Under’, the Indian cricket team is all set to take on the World Test Champions, South Africa. The two nations are scheduled to play 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is in November-December. Playing the Tests, starting from November 14.
Both teams have announced their Test squads, with notable players like Rishabh Pant and Temba Bavuma back on the ground after a long break. That being said, take a look at the Indian Test team for the South Africa series.
India's Test squad for South Africa series
| No. | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Shubman Gill | Captain (C), Batter |
| 2 | Rishabh Pant | Vice-Captain (VC), Wicketkeeper (WK), Batter |
| 3 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| 4 | KL Rahul | Batter / Wicketkeeper (WK) |
| 5 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| 6 | Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| 7 | Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper (WK), Batter |
| 8 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-Rounder |
| 9 | Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| 10 | Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler (Pace) |
| 11 | Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| 12 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler (Pace) |
| 13 | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler (Spin) |
| 14 | Akash Deep | Bowler (Pace) |
India's Captain For Test series against South Africa
Freshly appointed Indian captain, Shubman Gill, will lead the Men in Blue in the upcoming South African Test series. Meanwhile, star batter Rishabh Pant has been named India’s vice-captain, making his comeback after a serious foot fracture.
India's Test Schedule vs South Africa
| Sr. No. | Date | Match | Venue |
| 1 | 14th November 2025, Friday | 1st Test | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2 | 22nd November 2025, Saturday | 2nd Test | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
FAQs: India's Test squad For South Africa series
Q.1. Who are the members of the Indian squad in the South Africa series?
Ans. The following players have been named in the Indian Test squad for the South Africa series:
Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep.
Q.2. Is Ravindra Jadeja been dropped from the ODI Squad?
Ans. Yes, Ravindra Jadeja has been dropped from the ODI squad ahead of the Australia series.
Q.3. Which Indian player played for South Africa?
Ans. Notable South African cricketers of Indian origin include Hashim Amla, Keshav Maharaj, and Senuran Muthusamy. These players have represented South Africa at the international level, and their ancestors migrated from India, with roots in places like Uttar Pradesh, Surat, and Tamil Nadu.
Q.4. Who is the T20 captain of India?
Ans. Suryakumar Yadav is the current T20 captain for India.
