BCCI: Deepak Chahar is Out of the ODI and Mohammed Shami is Out of the Test Series

BCCI said that Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the Test series, while Deepak Chahar has withdrawn his name from the ODI series. BCCI has announced the replacement of Deepak Chahar. Shreyas Iyer will not be available in the second and third ODI against South Africa. According to an official update, Rahul Dravid will not be with the team in the ODI series, he wants to focus on the Test.

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Deepak Chahar will not be available for the upcoming ODI series due to a medical emergency

BCCI said that Deepak Chahar has informed BCCI that he will not be available for the upcoming ODI series due to a family medical emergency. The selection committee has included Akash Deep in the ODI squad as his replacement.

Mohammed Shami is Out of the Test Series due to an Injury

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the Test series due to injury. He is not completely fit. BCCI said in its statement, “Mohammed Shami has not been cleared by the BCCI medical team and the fast bowler has been ruled out of the two Test matches.”

Shreyas Iyer will not be available for the second and third ODI

The board’s official said, “After the conclusion of the first ODI in Johannesburg on December 17. Shreyas Iyer will join the Test team to prepare for the Test series. He will not be available for the second and third ODIs and will take part in the inter-squad game.”

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Indian men’s cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathod, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T. Dilip will join the Test team and oversee their preparations for the inter-squad game and the Test.

The ODI team will be assisted by the India A coaching staff which includes batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, bowling coach Rajib Dutta, and fielding coach Ajay Ratra.
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