Hardik's comeback, suspense over Gill... India to announce squad for T20 series against Africa today

Hardik's Comeback, Suspense Over Gill:  The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is ongoing. The second match is scheduled to be played today in Raipur. The final match of the series will be played on December 6th. Following this, the two teams will play a five-match T20 series, starting on December 9th. However, Team India's squad for the T20 series has not been announced yet. It is rumored that the squad will be announced today.

The projected squad, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, could include names like Bumrah, Arshdeep, Tilak Varma, and Harshit Rana.

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India to announce squad for T20

This T20 series is crucial for preparations for the T20 World Cup early next year. Therefore, everyone's focus will be on team selection. Because only such players will be selected, whom the team management will consider including in the World Cup squad.

Is Hardik Pandya's return confirmed?

According to various reports, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is ready to return from injury. Hardik suffered an injury during the Asia Cup, which has kept him out of Team India for two months. However, on Wednesday, he played in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and showed his prowess with the bat. Consequently, it is believed that his return for the series against South Africa is certain. Meanwhile, Hardik's return clearly means that Nitish Kumar Reddy may be out of the team.

Yashasvi Jaiswal or Shubman Gill?

There is still uncertainty regarding Gill's fitness, as he suffered a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. If he is fit, he will definitely play, and if not, Yashasvi Jaiswal will get the opportunity. This also means that Sanju Samson could be seen opening the innings again in the second case.

Discussions also surrounding Riyan Parag

All-rounder Riyan Parag could get a chance to join the team. If this happens, Washington Sundar or Rinku Singh could be left out. This only shows how deep India's bench strength is.

Predicted Indian squad for South Africa T20

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill or Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Riyan Parag

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Know the full schedule of the T20 series

The T20 series between India and South Africa will begin with the first match in Cuttack on December 9. The two teams will then play the remaining matches of the series in New Chandigarh on December 11, Dharamsala on December 14, Lucknow on December 17, and Ahmedabad on December 19. The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team currently tops the T20I rankings, while South Africa is in fifth place.