BCCI Selectors "Shouldn't Forget Him": World Cup Winner Names Star Missing From South Africa Tour

03.12.2023 - 04:59 sports.ndtv.com

After the Australia T20I series, the Indian cricket team will embark on a tough Tour of South Africa. the country is always a difficult place to Tour.

The Indian cricket team will play three ODIs, three T20Is and three Tests. This will be one of the first times that the Indian cricket team will be led by three different captains in the three formats.

Rohit Sharma will lead in the Test series while KL Rahul will take over in the ODIs. Suryakumar Yadav will be the India captain in the T20I series.

The white-ball side bears a distinct look as most youngsters have been given a chance. In that respect, it's a fresh approach by the BCCI selectors. "I am not at all surprised that the selectors have picked three different teams.

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