Now about 10 days are left for the start of India vs South Africa 3 match ODI series. BCCI has not announced the squad yet, while there is doubt over the playing of captain Shubman Gill. Gill was retired hurt in the Kolkata Test, there is news about him that he has been ruled out of the Guwahati Test also. Now the big question is that if Gill is out of the ODI series, then who will captain in his place? Because vice-captain Shreyas Iyer will also not be a part of this series.

Shubman Gill suffered neck pain in the first Test against South Africa, after which he had to be taken to the hospital. He did not return to the field again, India lost this test by 30 runs. It is reported that Gill has been ruled out of the second Test as well, although he reached Guwahati with the team on Wednesday. It is also considered difficult for him to play in the ODI series. Whereas the vice-captain of the ODI team, Shreyas Iyer is already away from cricket due to injury.

Who will be the captain?

There is every possibility that former captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be part of the ODI team against South Africa. Although the chances of him assuming the captaincy in Gill’s absence are slim. The names of the two contenders that are coming in right now are Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul.

KL Rahul kept wicket in the Champions Trophy, he strengthens the team’s batting in the middle order. He has also captained in 12 One Day International matches, out of which Team India won 8 matches and lost 4.

Rishabh Pant has captained the T20 International and IPL team, but he has not captained the ODI International. Because of this, there is a high possibility that if Shubman Gill is out of the ODI series, then KL Rahul can take over the command.

India vs South Africa ODI series schedule

• 30 November- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi – 1:30 pm onwards
• December 3- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur – 1:30 pm onwards
• 6 December- ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam – 1:30 pm onwards.

Rohit Sharma has started practicing before the ODI series against South Africa. South Africa will play the first 2-match test series on the India tour. After this, the ODI series will start from November 30, in which Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be seen playing. Rohit’s photo while practicing is becoming increasingly viral on social media. The reason for the photo going viral is Rohit’s fitness, in which he looks thinner than before.

Rohit Sharma had a great season in Australia, he played half-centuries in the last 2 ODIs. Rohit, who scored 202 runs in three matches, received the Best Player of the Series award. Now he is sweating profusely for the ODI series against South Africa, because it is believed that his aim is to play the 2027 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma lost 5 kg weight?

As soon as Rohit Sharma came to practice at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai, everyone’s attention was drawn to his fitness. Looks like he has lost weight before the ODI series against South Africa. Some photos of Rohit are going viral on social media.

One fan wrote, “Looks like Rohit Sharma has lost 5 kg after the series against Australia.” Another fan wrote, “This guy is losing weight as easily as RCB used to lose the IPL trophy.” Rohit Sharma is doing this even at the age of 38. you’re a genius!”

Looks like Rohit Sharma has lost 5 more kgs after the Australia series ???. pic.twitter.com/5nWhdekWzU

— ✓◆ (@jod_insane) November 8, 2025

Guy is losing weight as easily as RCB used to loose IPL trophies.

Rohit Sharma is literally showing how to do it even at the age of 38. @ImRo45 you genius. pic.twitter.com/rPe815KGYx

— ANSHUMAN (@AvengerReturns) November 8, 2025

Rohit Sharma training with the Mumbai Ranji team.

bro guiding the next generation pic.twitter.com/GSb4qZr2QE

— Rohan (@rohann__45) November 8, 2025

Rohit Sharma now plays only in ODI format, he retired from this shorter format of cricket after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 as captain. This year he also said goodbye to Test.