Rishabh Pant is back in action as India’s wicketkeeper, having been named in the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa starting November 14 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The left-handed batter recently made a strong comeback in the first Unofficial Test against South Africa A, scoring 90 runs in the second innings—a performance that earned him a well-deserved recall.
Dhruv Jurel will now serve as the backup wicketkeeper, replacing Narayan Jagadeesan, who has been left out of the squad. The bowling lineup has also seen changes, with Akash Deep returning to the team after missing the West Indies series due to injury. Apart from these updates, the rest of the squad features familiar faces, providing stability and experience for the Test series.
India’s 15-member Test Squad for South Africa:
Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep
India A 50-Over Squad for South Africa A Series
Alongside the Test squad announcement, the BCCI has also named a strong 50-over squad for the three-match series against South Africa A. Tilak Varma will lead the side as captain, with Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed vice-captain. Notably, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar has not made the cut, opening doors for emerging talents like Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, and Riyan Parag to impress selectors and push for a place in India’s senior limited-overs setup.
India A’s One-Day Squad:
Tilak Varma (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Manav Suthar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
With the Test series around the corner and the India A matches providing a platform for youngsters, fans can look forward to a thrilling period of Indian cricket.
