Mohammed Shami Ruled Out, Chahar Withdraws As India Update Squads For South Africa Series
Shami and Chahar are will no longer participate in SA series [X.com]
In a significant development, ace Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against South Africa. Notably, Shami hasn't recovered from the ankle injury he sustained during the 2023 World Cup. As a result, he wasn't cleared to feature in the two-match series against the Proteas in their backyard. The BCCI will soon announce his replacement.
Furthermore, premier swing bowler Deepak Chahar has withdrawn from the ODI series starting tomorrow. The seamer has informed the BCCI that he won't be available for the ODI leg owing to a family medical emergency. Promising RCB pacer Akash Deep has replaced Chahar in India's ODI squad.
The BCCI has also clarified that experienced batter Shreyas Iyer will join the Test squad after the first ODI. Therefore, he won't be available for the remaining two matches of the ODI series.
India's updated squad for South Africa ODIs
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep
The first ODI between India and South Africa will take place at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, December 17.
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