Shocking! Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not to be picked by Ajit Agarkar for South Africa series
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Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are unlikely to feature in the three-match white-ball series against South Africa A. They would directly play the main series after their commanding performance in Australia.
Currently, India A and South Africa A are involved in a two-match red-ball series at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The series marked the return of the Indian veteran wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who led them to a win on the 2nd of November. The second match starts tomorrow, on the 6th of November.
The second match marks the return of players like Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj, who will be preparing for the main series against South Africa with the second unofficial test against South Africa A.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to miss the India A vs South Africa A series
The India A vs South Africa A three-match one-day series is set to be played on the 13th, 16th, and 19th of November. The BCCI is expected to announce the India A squad in a day or two.
Rohit and Virat were recently seen in action on the Australia tour, where they delivered satisfactory performances. As per Cricbuzz, the selectors have some plans for the series against South Africa A, and they are unlikely to draft either of the two veterans.
Rohit Sharma top-scored in the Australia ODI series with 202 runs across the three games. Rohit played two stunning knocks with 73 and 121* at the Adelaide Oval and in Sydney. Virat Kohli, after two initial ducks, finally scored a stellar 74* in the final match at the SCG.
India selectors to announce squad for two-match Test series against South Africa
The Indian Men's Senior Team selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is all set to announce a squad for the two-match Test series against a Temba Bavuma-led South African side, who are the defending champions in the WTC.
The two Tests are to be played, with the first Test starting in Kolkata on the 14th of November once the Indian players return from their tour to Australia. The match ends on the 18th of November, and the Indian team will next advance to Guwahati from the 22nd to the 26th of November.
This series would further be followed by an eight-match white-ball series, which will include three One-dayers and five T20I matches, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to white-ball action.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to return on the 30th of November
Indian greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli took part in the three ODI games of the Australia tour. After the conclusion of the tour, Rohit immediately flew back to India and Kohli, on the other hand, flew back to London, where he stays with his family.
Rohit Sharma was in the meantime spotted at the DY Patil Stadium to witness the Women in Blue conquer the World Cup against South Africa Women for the first time in the history of the game.
Rohit and Virat Kohli will make their return to international cricket with the 3-match ODI series, which starts on the 30th of November at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The two matches after that will be featured in Raipur and then in Andhra Pradesh.
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