IND vs SA ODI: Shikhar Dhawan captain, Big changes in squad

BCCI has announced the ODI squad for the three-match series against South Africa after the ongoing T20I matches. IND vs SA ODI: Shikhar Dhawan captain, Big changes in squad. Uncapped Bengal seamer Mukesh Kumar and prolific domestic performer Rajat Patidar on Sunday earned their maiden India call-up for the upcoming three match ODI series against South Africa, starting October 6 in Lucknow.

Mukesh, a prolific red ball bowler for Bengal had performed just at the right time, emerging as the top wicket-taker in first-class games against New Zealand ‘A’ and followed that up with another stupendous show in Irani Cup. Patidar, a stylish hitter, has scored centuries in IPL play offs, in the Ranji Trophy final and in “Tests” against New Zealand in last three months.

The team would be led by ODI specialist Shikhar Dhawan while Shreyas Iyer will be his deputy. Shreyas and Deepak Chahar will link up with the T20 World Cup squad in Brisbane after the ODI series. They were named as stand-by players for the ICC flagship event. The team will train in Perth in first week. The second and third ODIs of the series will be played on October 9 and 11 in Ranchi and Delhi respectively.

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Prithvi’s absence created a stir on social media and disappointed fans started sharing posts:

Let’s look at Prithvi Shaw’s previous 5 ODI innings

-49 runs – 23rd July 2021, IND vs SL (Colombo)

-13 runs – 20th July 2021, IND vs SL (Colombo)

-43 runs – 18th Juy 2021, IND vs SL (Colombo)

-40 runs – 11th February 2020, IND vs NZ  (Mount Maunganui)

-24 runs – 8th February 2020, IND vs NZ (Auckland)

South Africa Tour of India Schedule (ODI Series)

-October 6, 1st ODI – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 1.30 pm IST

-October 9, 2nd ODI – JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, 1.30 pm IST

-October 11, 3rd ODI – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, 1.30 pm IST

India ODI squad for South Africa: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubhman Gill, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Mohd. Siraj, Deepak Chahar.