India Squad for SA: BCCI Selection Meeting – When selectors meet captain Rohit Sharma on May 23 to decide the squad for the T20 series against South Africa, they will have a big headache. As many as five players are injured while three are absolutely out of form. Virat Kohli is likely to be rested. Follow IND vs SA Live Updates & IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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“Obviously, when many first-team players are injured, it is a big headache for the selectors and the team management. Deepak is recovering well but we will have to assess his fitness before the series. Surya may not recover in time and we are waiting for report on Jadeja,” a member of the selection committee told InsideSport.
India Squad for SA: Big HEADACHE for Selection committee, 6 players likely to be RULED OUT of South Africa Series – Check WHY?
The likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar and Suryakumar Yadav are all injured and doubtful. Washington Sundar and T Natarajan are still recovering and the selectors may not want to risk them.
India Squad for SA: Injury Crisis
- Deepak Chahar Quadricep injury – Still recovering
- Ravindra Jadeja – Rib injury
- Suryakumar Yadav – Muscle injury
- T Natarajan – Hamstring injury
- Washington Sundar – Split webbing
India Squad for SA: Big HEADACHE for Selection committee, 6 players likely to be RULED OUT of South Africa Series – Check WHY?
However, the list of players who will possibly be rested also long. Virat Kohli is one of the candidates besides the likes of Mohammad Shami. With Gujarat Titans already qualifying for IPL 2022 Playoffs, he will bowl the highest number of overs amongst Indian pacers. The selectors will also speak to Kohli on a possible break and take a call.
“It’s a phase every player goes through and Virat is also going through the same. He will overcome it for sure. But as selectors, we will have to think about the team first. We will have a chat with him on whether he wants a break from cricket or continue to fight the slump,” a member of the selection committee told InsideSport earlier.
India Squad for SA: Big HEADACHE for Selection committee, 6 players likely to be RULED OUT of South Africa Series – Check WHY?
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India Squad for SA: Players who are likely to be rested
- Jasprit Bumrah (workload management)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (workload management)
- Mohammed Shami (workload management)
- Rishabh Pant (workload management)
- Virat Kohli (Possible break)
India Squad for SA: Big HEADACHE for Selection committee, 6 players likely to be RULED OUT of South Africa Series – Check WHY?
India Squad for SA:
- Selection committee meeting in Mumbai on May 23.
- Squad should be announced by May 25.
- The Chetan Sharma-led team is likely to meet Rohit Sharma in person.
- Break to Virat Kohli and few senior members will be discussed.
- Rohit Sharma is keen on going with a full-strength squad to get the World Record.
- But injury list is getting longer every day.
- The team will assemble for a short camp at the NCA on June 4 before flying to Delhi for the 1st T20 on June 9.
India Squad for SA: Big HEADACHE for Selection committee, 6 players likely to be RULED OUT of South Africa Series – Check WHY?
However, one good news for Team India is that Rohit Sharma will be available to lead Team India for the South Africa series. While there were talks about him taking a break after IPL, as Mumbai Indians failed to qualify for IPL 2022 Playoffs, he will get a week-long break.
India eye World Record – Rohit Sharma has also set his sights on a World Record. Win in the IND vs SA 1st T20 will help him create a new World record
India’s victory march began at the T20 World Cup 2021 against Afghanistan. After Virat Kohli made it 2-0 under his captaincy, Rohit Sharma continued the winning streak. Under his captaincy, India blanked New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka in the T20I series to go 12-0 clear.
- India is currently on a winning streak of 12 Matches
- Team India share the Record for Most Consecutive T20 Wins with Afghanistan & Romania
- By winning 1st T20 vs South Africa on June 9, India can create a NEW WORLD RECORD.
- Rohit Sharma will be the first Indian captain to do so.
- It will also create a new legacy for Rohit – the captain.
India Squad for SA: Big HEADACHE for Selection committee, 6 players likely to be RULED OUT of South Africa Series – Check WHY?
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