India squad announcement for South Africa Tests Highlights: Rishabh Pant returns, still no place for Mohammed Shami

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: Mohammed Shami has been overlooked for the Test squad yet again, despite delivering a vintage performance in the Ranji Trophy. The veteran pacer played a key role in Bengal’s second straight victory, helping them defeat Gujarat by 141 runs in their Group C clash at Eden Gardens.

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not been included in India A’s squad for the upcoming three 50-over matches against South Africa. Tilak Varma will lead the side, with Ruturaj Gaikwad named as his deputy. The squad also features Ishan Kishan and Prabhsimran Singh as the two wicketkeeping options.

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: India A’s squad for one-day team - Tilak Varma (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Manav Suthar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Prabhsimran Singh (WK)

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: Rishabh Pant makes his comeback to the Indian Test squad as vice-captain for the series against South Africa, starting November 14. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has been left out once more, with fast bowler Akash Deep returning to the lineup for the crucial home fixtures.

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests - India’s Test squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management will be closely monitored ahead of the Test series, with questions over whether he will feature in both matches or be given rest for one. The pace spearhead, who was rested during the ODI series against Australia, has featured in all three T20Is so far. With a packed international calendar ahead, the team management is expected to strike a careful balance between keeping him fresh and ensuring he maintains his rhythm in red-ball cricket.

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: India currently sit third on the World Test Championship (WTC) table with 61.90% points, keeping themselves well in contention for a spot in the final. South Africa, on the other hand, occupy fifth place with 50% points after their recent 1-1 series draw against Pakistan. The upcoming two-Test series between the sides will play a crucial role in shaping the mid-table dynamics of the WTC standings.

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: Temba Bavuma is set to return as South Africa’s captain for the upcoming Test series against India. The Proteas skipper, who guided his team to a championship final win over Australia in London this June, sat out the recent Pakistan series while recovering from a calf injury. Durham batsman David Bedingham, who toured Pakistan but did not play in the Tests, made way for Bavuma.

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: Rishabh Pant is all set to replace Narayan Jagadeesan in the Test squad. Jagadeesan is yet to make his India debut but he has to miss out on Proteas series to make way for Pant, who will also replace Dhruv Jurel in the playing XI.

India squad LIVE updates for South Africa Tests: South Africa Squad - Temba Bavuma, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.