By Admin 
Indian ODI team vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is probably out of the team for several weeks. He suffered a rib injury while taking a catch in the last ODI match played against Australia in Sydney. It is being told that the injury is so serious that Iyer had to undergo surgery. Due to this, questions are being raised about his availability in the ODI series against South Africa. India vs South Africa 3 ODI match series will be played from 30 November-6 December. Now the question is that if Shreyas is not able to play the next ODI series then who can take his place.
1. Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant has become the star player of the Indian team in the Test format, but has not been able to leave a mark in the white ball yet. He is out of the T20 team, but has been associated with the ODI team as an alternate wicketkeeper. Pant has recovered from injury, and if he does well when selected in the next Test series, then he can be given a chance at number-4 in ODIs as well. Like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant has the ability to move the scoreboard forward rapidly in the middle overs. Pant has scored 871 runs in 31 ODI matches so far.
2. Tilak Verma
In T20, Indian team’s superstar Tilak Verma, who made India the champion by playing an unbeaten match-winning inning of 69 runs in the Asia Cup final. Has shown good performance at number 3 and four in T20. He has also made the world aware of his ability to handle his innings in pressure situations. Tilak has played only 4 ODI matches so far, but has not been able to get consistent opportunities. His average in List-A cricket is 45.69. He has 5 centuries and 10 fifties in his name in 40 List-A innings.
3. Riyan Parag
In the last 2 years, Riyan Parag’s figures have traveled from ground to sky. Has scored 966 runs in the last two IPL seasons. In his List-A career of 53 matches, he has scored 1922 runs including 5 centuries and 11 half-centuries. Recently, in the Ranji match against Services, he wreaked havoc for Assam not only in batting but also in bowling, taking 7 wickets. Team India can also get an advantage with the arrival of Parag, because he can bowl 4-5 overs if needed.
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