BCCI has announced that the Indian team will tour South Africa for 3 Tests and 3 ODIs this month. This series will begin on December 26th, 2021, with the Test match scheduled to be staged at Centurion.
Behardien took to Twitter to thank the BCCI
South African cricketer Farhaan Behardien took to Twitter to thank the BCCI for approving India’s visit to South Africa. Behardien further noted that the globe is going through a difficult period.
“Just want to thank the BCCI for confirming their tour to our shores. It is a challenging time we living in. The current and future group of cricketers in our country give thanks,” tweeted Behardien.
Just want to thank the @BCCI for confirming their tour to our shores. It is a challenging time we living in. The current and future group of cricketers in our country give thanks 🙏🏼 #india
— Farhaan Behardien (@fudgie11) December 8, 2021
The BCCI declared that Rohit Sharma will succeed Virat Kohli as the next captain of the Indian cricket team in one-day internationals (ODIs), beginning with the series versus South Africa. In Test match cricket, Kohli will continue to lead the team.
In addition, mainstays Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been picked to the Test team for the series versus the SA, giving them one more opportunity to establish their ability with the bat in the whites.
Sharma will also take over as the Indian Test team’s vice-captain, succeeding Ajinkya Rahane. Hanuma Vihari, also joins the Indian side for the Test series versus South Africa.
India’s wicketkeepers for the forthcoming Test series are Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha. Due to injury concerns, prominent Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, opening batsman Shubman Gill and left-arm spinner Axar Patel will miss the South Africa series.
Also read: 5 Key Indians Players For The SA Series
