India names an 18-man squad for the T20I series vs South Africa, with Umran Malik receiving his first call-up. Rested players include Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah.
After an exciting two months of IPL fever, the focus now shifts to international fixtures. With India set to play two consecutive series at the same time after the cash-rich tournament concludes on May 29. Big names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are expect to fly to England for the final Test of last year’s tour. While KL Rahul name captain of the limited-overs leg against South Africa at home.
The promising youngsters from this year’s IPL circuit have all been call up for the South Africa series. Which also provide them with an excellent opportunity to shine on the international stage ahead of the much-anticipate T20 World Cup in 2022. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who were outstanding in the IPL 2022 this year, are also back.
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India vs South Africa: Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh receive their first call-ups.
Umran Malik, a pace sensation who was one of the IPL 2022‘s discoveries. Made his international debut after an impressive season for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Moreover, Arshdeep Singh, who was outstanding in the death overs for the Punjab Kings, has been given a chance, and his left-arm angle could be an added bonus.
Dinesh Karthik, who was in excellent form for RCB, has been recalled to the Indian squad. Hardik’s bowling fitness will be one of the key factors to watch in the series. His excellent captaincy for the Gujarat Titans has earned him international responsibility. His all-rounder role will be critical to India’s plans for the T20 World Cup 2022 squad.
India’s Squad for SA T20 Series:
KL Rahul (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik.
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