IND vs SA T20 Series: Team India is set to visit South Africa in the next month for a three-game T20 series against the hosts. However, India might have to play without their regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is enjoying some family time after the World Cup disappointment. Another key player who will miss the series is Hardik Pandya, who is recovering from an injury. The BCCI may appoint a new captain for the series, who was until recently fighting for his place in the team.
KL Rahul New Team India Captain in IND vs SA T20 Series
India and South Africa will face each other in a three-T20 series (IND vs SA) starting from December 10. BCCI: KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batsman, may lead the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who is resting after the World Cup.
Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the series, has featured KL Rahul instead of Hardik Pandya in the promo. This suggests that Pandya will not be the captain, but Rahul will take the reins of the team. Pandya suffered an injury during the World Cup, which ruled him out of the Australia series.
Team India New Captain T20 in IND vs SA T20 Series
KL Rahul has a record of four wins and three losses as the captain of the Indian ODI team in seven matches. He may also get a chance to lead the team overseas. He stepped in as the skipper of the test team against Africa in 2021, when Virat Kohli was unavailable. He also captains LSG in the IPL. KL Rahul has ample experience of leadership. He overcame his injury woes and made a strong comeback in the team.
IND vs SA T20 Schedule 2023
| Match Number | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| First T20 match | 10 December | South Africa vs India | Kingsmead, Durban |
| 2nd T20 match | 12 December | South Africa vs India | St George’s Park, Gqebarha |
| 3rd T20 match | 14 December | South Africa vs India | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
