After the ODI series against Australia, now Team India is going to move to South Africa. The Indian team can once again enter with a new strategy in the three-match ODI series starting from November 30. This team will be seen on the field under the leadership of Shubman Gill. All eyes will once again be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who will try to maintain their excellent form.
Concern increased due to Iyer’s injury
The biggest concern for the Indian team is the fitness of Shreyas Iyer. He suffered a rib injury during the last ODI against Australia. No official update has come from BCCI regarding his fitness yet. If he is not able to recover in time, then Tilak Verma may get a chance in his place. Tilak has been performing consistently well in recent months and this could be a great opportunity for him to prove himself.
Rishabh Pant’s explosive comeback
The return of Rishabh Pant, who was out of the team for a long time due to injury, is considered almost certain. This will be his first ODI series after the Test series against England. It is being told that he has worked hard on his fitness and now he is completely ready. After his return, Dhruv Jurel can be kept as reserve wicketkeeper. Pant’s return will strengthen the middle order, especially if Iyer is absent.
Bumrah may get rest
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to get rest from this ODI series. The team management wants to keep him fresh for the two-Test series against South Africa. In his absence, Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh may get the responsibility of pace attack.
Changes decided in bowling department
Varun Chakraborty, who was dropped from Australia tour, may get a chance against South Africa. The team may go with a specialist spinner, so Prasidh Krishna may have to sit out.
If Hardik Pandya becomes completely fit in the pace attack, then he will return to the team as an all-rounder. In such a situation, young Nitish Kumar Reddy can be ousted.
India’s probable team for ODI series
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer/Tilak Verma, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.

