Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma not in South Africa Series

Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma not in South Africa Series

Ironically, Indian cricket fans will miss Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the three-match ODI series against South Africa.

The twosome have pulled out for a month-long break, seeking rest and recuperation before diving into the challenging Test series.

As per reports, KL Rahul is likely to don the captain’s hat in the midst of ODIs scheduled from December 17 to 21, leading the team in the absence of the legendary duo. However, the final decision on Rahul’s leadership in South Africa is still pending.

Sharma and Kohli’s last appearance in T20Is was in the T20 World Cup 2022, where India faced elimination in the semifinals against England. Since then, Hardik Pandya has taken charge of the T20I side, with the duo focusing on ODI and Test cricket. This strategic decision proved successful, as they played pivotal roles in India’s exceptional batting performances throughout the World Cup 2023.

Reportedly, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the T20I side against South Africa due to Pandya’s injury, which ruled him out of the World Cup. The recovery timeline for Pandya remains uncertain, leaving a question mark over his availability for the T20I series against South Africa.

News Edit K.V.Raman