Rohit Kohli Return for Test in South Africa Tour; New Faces in Limited-Overs Squad

Rohit Kohli Return for Test in South Africa Tour; New Faces in Limited-Overs Squad

VoM News Desk | November 30, 2023 | 08:41 PM IST | Cricket, Sports | Follow on Google News

Rohit Kohli Return for Test in South Africa Tour; New Faces in Limited-Overs Squad

Rohit Kohli Return for Test in South Africa Tour; New Faces in Limited-Overs Squad

In the upcoming tour of South Africa, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will make their return to international cricket, but only in the Test format. Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead the Indian team in the T20Is, with Ravindra Jadeja as his deputy. The ODI team will be captained by KL Rahul, with significant changes in both limited-overs squads.

Test Squad Sees Star Return

The Test team will be bolstered by the inclusion of experienced players like Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain). The squad also includes promising talents such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, ensuring a blend of experience and youth.

Young Talents in T20I and ODI Teams

The T20I and ODI squads feature a mix of young and established players. The T20I squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, includes exciting prospects like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan. The ODI squad, under KL Rahul’s captaincy, sees the return of Yuzvendra Chahal and the inclusion of rising stars like Tilak Varma and Rajat Patidar.

BCCI has announced the squad for the all-format tour of South Africa, reflecting a strategic approach towards nurturing young talent while relying on the experience of seasoned players in the Test format. The tour is also significant as it marks the beginning of Rahul Dravid’s second stint as head coach. With a busy cricketing schedule ahead, the Indian team looks poised to tackle the challenges with a balanced and dynamic squad composition.

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