Based on that, they took part in the T20 series against Australia and won the series by 2-1. Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant problem seems to have been solved with this series. Out of the two, Dinesh Karthik has done well and has almost secured his spot. Also, there are no issues with the batting line-up. Except Axar Patel, everyone failed in bowling.
South African Series:
Following this, India will participate in the T20 series against South Africa. The matches will be held on 28th September, 2nd and 4th October in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and Indore.
Sudden Retirement:
In this case, Hardik Pandya has been removed from the Indian team for the South Africa series and Shahbaz Ahmed has been included. This has created a major problem for the BCCI at present.
BCCI, Rohit Meeting:
BCCI, which had recently consulted with Rohit Sharma and Coach Dravid, said, “The playing eleven for the T20 World Cup in South Africa should be finalized and that playing eleven should be fielded on a regular basis.” But Rohit Sharmao said, “If you do it now, it will only set the team back. After the South African series, the XI will be confirmed during the practice matches against Australia and New Zealand.
Re-meeting:
In this case, Rohit Sharma has requested the BCCI to remove Hardik Pandya from the Indian team for the South Africa series. Speaking at that time, the BCCI executive said, “Why rest. After the first match, the next match is 4 days away. This is the great rest. Is this not enough? We need the World Cup. That’s it, whatever you say will be accepted.”
In other words, cricket critics believe that the BCCI executive has implied that if Rohit does not win the World Cup, he will be removed from the captaincy.