Overview:
The squad features the players who competed against Pakistan. The series ended 1-1 after the Proteas won the second red-ball game by 8 wickets. The selectors have decided to back the players.
Temba Bavuma has returned to lead South Africa in the two-Test series against India. Cricket South Africa announced the 15-member squad for the important series. Bavuma missed the recent Test series against Pakistan after failing to recover from the left calf strain. He will take charge of the team on a challenging tour.
The squad features the players who competed against Pakistan. The series ended 1-1 after the Proteas won the second red-ball game by 8 wickets. The selectors have decided to back the players.
Bavuma will also play for South Africa A against India A at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from October 30 to November 9. It will help the South African players to get used to the conditions.
Dewald Brevis is one of the players to watch out for as he has been batting well in international cricket and T20 leagues. The visiting side will rely on Keshav Maharaj for wickets on spin-friendly wickets. The series opener will start on November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while the second game is scheduled from November 22 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
South Africa’s squad for India Test Series: Temba Bavuma (C), 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