IND vs SA: 3 Indian Players Who Might Be Benched Throughout The Test Series

Published - 18 Dec 2021, 12:55 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:02 AM

Wriddhiman Saha, ICC World Test Championship final
Wriddhiman Saha (Image Credit: Twitter)

The Indian team is set to battle against South Africa in a Test and ODI series. The IND vs SA series will consist of 3 Tests and 3 ODIs. The Test series will be played first. IND vs SA 1st Test will begin on December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Virat Kohli will lead the Indian team in the Test series.

The Indian team has many crucial players in the Test squad, who were absent from the team in the previous IND vs NZ Test series. A total of 18 players are part of the Test squad against South Africa. However, there are few players who might not get a chance to play in either of the three Tests. Here we talk about 3 Indian players who might be benched throughout the IND vs SA Test series.

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IND vs SA: 3 Indian Players Who Might Be Benched Throughout The Test Series

3. Priyank Panchal

Priyank Panchal
Priyank Panchal will captain India A. Image-Twitter

Priyank Panchal is the first player in this list. After his impressive show in the domestic circuit and India A team, Priyank Panchal has got an opportunity on the national side. However, he might not be able to make his debut in the IND vs SA Test series. India has options for many good batsmen in the squad and it might be tough for Panchal to replace someone in the playing XI.

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2. Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha, IND vs SA
Wriddhiman Saha (Image Credit: Twitter)

Wriddhiman Saha is another player who might be benched throughout the IND vs SA Test series. For the wicketkeeper’s role, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are the other two players in the squad. These two players have showcased spectacular batting form in recent times. Hence, Saha might have to warm the bench in all three games.

Also Read: IND vs SA: Hopefully, Shreyas Iyer Will Stand Up And Deliver In South Africa – Sourav Ganguly

1. Jayant Yadav

Jayant Yadav
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Jayant Yadav is another player who might warm the bench in all three Tests during the IND vs SA series. Yadav is a spinner. However, with Ravichandran Ashwin giving impressive performances in the Test format lately, the team might pick him for the spinner’s role. As a result, Yadav might have to be out of the field in the three Tests.

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