India’s probable 18-member squad for South Africa T20Is
Rohit Sharma will look to continue his unbeaten streak as captain, as India welcome South Africa for a five match T20I series in June.
10) Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja’s selection for the series against South Africa is in slight doubt, given that he might be rested, keeping in mind the hectic schedule that lies forward. The Indian all-rounder has also been prone to injuries off-late. However, the series against South Africa is the first step in preparation for the World Cup, and the selectors will look to avoid resting too many senior players.
The Chennai Super Kings skipper has grown as a batter in the past few years, forming a crucial part of the lower middle order. The all-rounder has scored 326 runs in T20I cricket at an average just above 20. He has also picked up 48 wickets and is ever reliable on the field.
11) Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer has been putting on a kind of horror show in IPL 2022 so far. The left-handed batter has looked a pale shadow of his 2021 self, which might cost him a place in the Indian squad. However, the all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh has had a pretty robust start to his T20I career for India, contributing with both, bat and ball.
Moreover, Hardik Pandya is unlikely to play all five T20I games, given his injury concerns, Iyer could be an ideal replacement for the former Mumbai Indians all-rounder. It will also be an acid test for Venkatesh Iyer to stake a claim in the T20 World Cup squad.
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