After the T20 series against Australia, now the Indian team will play a three-match T20 series against South Africa from September 28. Before this, the Indian team (Team India) has received a big blow. According to news agency PTI, all-rounder Deepak Hooda has been ruled out of the T20 series due to a back injury. Hardik Pandya was already rested for the series against South Africa. However, his replacement was not announced then. In such a situation BCCI announced to replace both together. All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed has been included in the team in place of Hardik. While batsman Shreyas Iyer has been admitted in place of Deepak Hooda. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will also not be in the squad against South Africa.
Shami could not recover from Corona, Umesh will be the replacement
Mohammad Shami is yet to recover from Corona and has also been ruled out of the T20 series against South Africa. Before the T20 series against Australia, Shami came under the grip of Corona. They will be replaced by Umesh. A BCCI source told PTI that Shami has not recovered from Corona. He needs more time and will therefore be ruled out of the series against South Africa as well. Umesh Yadav will replace Shami for the T20I series against South Africa.
Hooda suffered a back injury
Deepak Hooda is also part of the T20 World Cup squad to Australia. The World Cup is starting from October 16. Meanwhile, the Indian team will begin its campaign against Pakistan on October 23. In such a situation, Deepak Hooda’s injury a month ago is a matter of concern.
Who is Shahbaz Ahmed?
27-year-old Shahbaz Ahmed is a batting all-rounder. He has produced several impressive performances at the domestic level and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shahbaz’s batting average in List-A is 47.28, while his bowling average is 39.20. Shahbaz has shown improvement as a batsman after joining the RCB team in 2020.
Bumrah and Harshal will remain with the team
Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, who missed the Asia Cup due to injury, made a comeback in the T20 series against Australia. They will also be seen playing the T20 series against South Africa. Apart from Hardik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has also been rested in this series. Left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will return to the team in place of Bhuvi. He was rested from the series against Australia. Rohit Sharma will lead the team. Along with this, important players like KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik will also be present.