The Indian cricket team won the series against New Zealand on home soil. They won the 20-over series 3-0 and the Test series 1-0.
The Indian team next plays South Africa. He planned to go to that country and play in 3 Tests, 3 ODIs and four Twenty20 Internationals. The match schedule has already been announced.
India-South Africa match schedule changed due to omicron virus detected in South Africa.
It has been announced that the Test series, which was scheduled to start on the 17th, will start on the 26th. Similarly it was reported that the 20-over series would take place later. The South African Cricket Board has announced a revised match schedule.
The Indian team will leave for South Africa on the 16th to play 3 Tests and 3 ODIs.
The Indian squad for the South African series is likely to be announced today.
Rohit Sharma, who retired from the Test series against New Zealand, returns to the Rishabh team. Similarly, Lokesh Rahul, who has recovered from injury, will also be selected.
Raghane, who is one of the leading batsmen in the team, has batted very badly in the past. He is thus expected to be dropped from the South African series.
With Sreyas Iyer, Mayank Agarwal and Submankil all showing excellent performances, the future of senior player Raghane is in question. As vice-captain of the team he also captained the team in the first Test against New Zealand. If Raghane is removed, Rohit Sharma will be the vice-captain.
Retired fast bowlers Mohammad Aushami and Bumra return to the squad for the New Zealand series. Coach Rahul Dravid had expressed his opinion that the selection of players would be very difficult.
Details of players expected to be selected for the South African series are as follows: –
Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Submankil, Pujara, Raghane or Vikari, Shreyas Iyer, Aswin, Ravindra Jadeja, Ushardul Tagore, Rishabhbandh, Virtiman Saga, Bushra, Bumra, Prasidh Krishna or Ishant Sharma.