India squad for South Africa T20Is: BCCI’s ‘Rohit Sharma’ surprise as Hardik fit; Shubman Gill picked subject to fitness
- India squad announcement for South Africa T20Is: Rohit Sharma took the stage to unveil India’s T20 World Cup jersey, shortly after Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya were named in the squad for the South Africa T20Is. The much-awaited World Cup kit is now officially out.
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s: Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have both been named for the South Africa T20Is, as the BCCI finally announced India’s T20I squad. Alongside the team reveal, India’s jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup was also unveiled, with World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma gracing the occasion for the grand launch. ...Read More
As the squad announcement loomed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli offered a timely reminder in Raipur of just how formidable they can be in T20 cricket. Shubman Gill is set to return for the South Africa T20Is, with multiple reports suggesting that the BCCI has already finalised the squad. T20I action continues for India as they gear up for a five-match series at home against the Proteas. India are the form T20I team in the world with a cohesive unit and a lot of results going their way – but momentum is against the team as a whole after a chastening Test series defeat. But a different format offers some consolation, as the men in blue continue to gear up towards their home World Cup at the beginning of 2026.
In focus will be the selections of Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill: both key parts of this team, and both battling injuries but being given a timeline of return that sees them involved in this set of matches. Outside of this superstar pair, eyes will be on the usual suspects to shine as Suryakumar Yadav leads Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and more.
Follow all the updates here:
- Dec 03, 2025 06:13 pm IST
India’s squad for South Africa T20Is LIVE Updates: ‘Pandya return a huge boost’
India’s squad for South Africa T20Is LIVE Updates: Ravi Shastri couldn’t have been more spot on with that statement. India managed to win both the Asia Cup final and the Australia T20I series without him. Just imagine what Hardik’s return could do to a side that’s already brimming with dominance and confidence.
- Dec 03, 2025 05:58 pm IST
India’s squad for South Africa T20Is LIVE Updates: Look who's at the podium
India’s squad for South Africa T20Is LIVE Updates: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma and his Mumbai Indians teammate Tilak Varma were on stage for the jersey reveal.
- Dec 03, 2025 05:55 pm IST
India’s squad for South Africa T20Is LIVE Updates: ‘This is pretty much India’s squad for the T20 World Cup’
India’s squad for South Africa T20Is LIVE Updates: There are Sunil Gavaskar’s words, and you can’t disagree there. This is essentially the squad the Indian team has put its faith in since the Asia Cup, and it will take something extraordinary to make any significant changes. Remember, just 10 T20Is remain between now and the T20 World Cup.
- Dec 03, 2025 05:43 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: ‘Some people can’t pronounce his name', says Gavaskar
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Any idea who the Little Master is talking about? Nope, not Bumrah – that’s a name the whole world recognises. The cricketer Gavaskar is referring to is Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian mystery spinner who has tormented opposition batters over the last six months
- Dec 03, 2025 05:39 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Meanwhile, India's T20 World Cup jersey is out too
And this is how it looks! How much would you rate it from a scale of 1 to 10?
- Dec 03, 2025 05:32 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: It's official! Gill, Hardik back
Finally, we have the squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarti, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar
- Dec 03, 2025 05:22 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Squad announcement incoming?
Here we go! The moment of truth is here. Will the announcement be made now that the Indian innings is over?
- Dec 03, 2025 04:42 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Still no official word!
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Ah! Keeping the ODI euphoria aside for a moment, the BCCI is yet to officially unveil the T20I squad, even though it has already been picked. The selection meeting began around 10:30 a.m. in Raipur, and the squad has been finalised. Now, we’re just waiting for the curtain to rise.
- Dec 03, 2025 04:31 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Gaikwad, Rahul audition for roles
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: The squad announcement will come in due course, but for now, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for the selectors to take note of Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul, both of whom batted in full T20 mode during the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa in Raipur.
- Dec 03, 2025 04:17 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: In case you're wondering what's happening in Raipur
Follow our live blog. India are running riot against the Proteas. Ruturaj Gaikwad eventually fell, but only after bringing up his maiden ODI century. And the entertainment in Raipur is far from over — Virat Kohli is closing in on back-to-back hundreds.
- Dec 03, 2025 04:11 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: How many T20Is remain between now and T20I World Cup?
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Ten, to be precise — five matches against South Africa and another five against New Zealand before the World Cup comes knocking on February 15.
- Dec 03, 2025 03:43 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Schedule and venues for the five T20Is
Schedule and venues for the five T20Is:
1st T20I in Cuttack on December 9
2nd T20I in Mullanpur on December 11
3rd T20I in Dharamsala on December 14
4th T20I in Lucknow on December 17
5th T20I in Ahmedabad on December 19
- Dec 03, 2025 03:37 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Indians ace SMAT test
IND squad for SA T20Is LIVE Updates: Several Indian players have lit up the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Hardik Pandya smashed a quickfire half-century, while Abhishek Sharma matched him with one of his own. Sarfaraz Khan, long ignored, marked his return with a sparkling century, and even Prithvi Shaw has chipped in with back-to-back fifties to his name.
- Dec 03, 2025 03:20 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: Shubman Gill set for SA T20Is
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: There you have it! It's a suspense no more. Shubman Gill has been picked in India's T20I squad, the announcement for which is expected sometime during the mid-innings interval of the 2nd IND vs SA ODI.
- Dec 03, 2025 03:05 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: Abhishek Sharma in top form heading into series
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: After a total 148-run blitzkrieg for Punjab in the SMAT as he helped his team score 310, Abhishek Sharma has sent a message that he intends to bat like the number one T20I batter as long as he holds that particular ranking. He's a gamechanger and a gamewinner for India, and extremely dangerous once he gets going. All eyes on him and what he can do against South Africa's premium pace.
- Dec 03, 2025 02:52 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav remain IND's go-to duo
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: For India, a home or subcontinental T20I series has always meant going heavy on the spin, but that has especially been the case under Gautam Gambhir. You don't see that plan to be changed any time soon with the elite control the team offers.
- Dec 03, 2025 02:36 pm IST
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: Shubman Gill given the green light
IND squad for SA T20s LIVE Updates: Good news – Shubman Gill is likely set to be included in the squad after being given the go-ahead for the series, with the CoE saying he is ready for batting and fielding alike.
- Dec 03, 2025 02:31 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: BCCI's review meet in Raipur scrapped with focus on T20 squad
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: A BCCI review was set to take place amongst senior members in Raipur with the ODI match currently taking place there, but reports indicate that this is off the cards. Instead, focus will be on the squad announcement for the T20Is, with India's preparations for the World Cup stepping into full flow.
- Dec 03, 2025 02:17 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Axar Patel not in ODIs – will he make T20s?
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Axar Patel was dropped from the ODI team, with Washington Sundar getting the nod ahead of him for the ongoing matches. Axar has been a fan-favourite for the Indian team and the man for all hours in all formats – but will he be persisted with in the shortest format? Interesting to keep an eye on.
- Dec 03, 2025 02:05 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Shubman Gill in particular will be under the scanner
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Reports on Shubman Gill's inclusion are up and down. Will the Indian T20I vice captain be fit in time? If not, will he be available only for a certain number of games?
- Dec 03, 2025 01:51 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Bowling seems fairly sorted with all-rounder heavy combination
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: India's go-to plan has been to stack their team with all-rounders to extend the batting, with the specialist bowlers being joined by a lot of quality spin in Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, and also in the pace, especially if Shivam Dube and either Hardik or Nitish Kumar Reddy can both bowl. Jasprit Bumrah will likely lead the seam attack – and might be the sole frontline seamer on some turn-friendly surfaces.
- Dec 03, 2025 01:44 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Wicketkeeper debate the other big choice
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma have been in and out of the team in terms of the participating as the wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson was moved down the order, didn't quite work out, and was replaced by Jitesh in the second half of the series in Australia. Jitesh then led India A in Qatar in November, and seems to have the faith of the team as a finisher. Both will be involved, but in what capacity?
- Dec 03, 2025 01:30 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Big question is fitness concerns for Hardik and Gill
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Heading into this series, the major question is how much of a role Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill will play. Pandya has been out since the Asia Cup but is meant to be on his way back with this being in his rehab assignment, while Gill suffered a neck spasm and missed much of the Test series and the ODIs. Both players would give a big boost to the Indian team.
- Dec 03, 2025 01:12 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Suryakumar Yadav to lead the World Champions
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: Nothing too shocking expected from this set of squad announcements. India's T20 team are a settled unit who have been producing results and trophies. Suryakumar Yadav will be in-charge once again, for a team that has made a habit out of winning.
- Dec 03, 2025 12:51 pm IST
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: HELLO AND WELCOME
India squad announcement for South Africa T20s LIVE Updates: India gear up for a 5 match T-20I set against the team they beat in the final of the 2024 World-Cup. Ahead of that series, India squad is fairly stable, but a couple of injury concerns are on the radar. With the squad announcement expected to be made by the BCCI today, here's a look at India's possible combinations.