IND vs SA ODIs 2022: Shikhar Dhawan will lead India against South Africa, and players playing in T20 World Cup can be given rest, ODI series does not make sense before T20 World Cup 2022 Bilateral commitments go something like this.

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IND vs SA ODIs 2022: Shikhar Dhawan To Lead India Against South Africa

India needs three ODIs before leaving for Australia:-

Actually, India has to play three ODIs before leaving for Australia for the World Cup, however, the Cricket Board of India (BCCI) has become cautious about the players’ rest before the long World Cup tour.

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Therefore, once again Shikhar Dhawan will be given the leadership of the Indian team and Rohit Sharma including all the players going for the World Cup will be rested from the ODI series against South Africa. At the same time, the responsibility of coaching will be on VVS Laxman.

A senior BCCI official told Sport, “Yes, it is not right to have an ODI series before the T20 World Cup. But sometimes it happens like this.

Rohit, Virat, and all the players going for the T20 World Cup will be rested from the ODI series. He will get a short break before leaving for Australia.”

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IND vs SA ODIs 2022: Shikhar Dhawan To Lead India Against South Africa

India’s three-match ODI series will be played from October 6 and will end on October 11. However, in just six days of the last ODI, Team India will play a practice match against Australia before the T20 World Cup.

India will leave for Australia by 10 October:-

Hence, the India T20 WC team will leave for Australia by 10 October to adapt to the conditions and time zones. Therefore the board has decided to form a completely separate team for the ODI series.

IND vs SA ODIs 2022: At the same time, Rahul wants the player to practice better. But we believe it can be harmful. However, it will be discussed during the selection meeting and we will take a decision in due course.

If Rahul decides to stay in the squad for the ODIs, the team will leave for Australia on October 12 along with the South African players.

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IND vs SA ODIs 2022: Shikhar Dhawan To Lead India Against South Africa

However, it should be noted that South Africa will have a T20 World Cup squad to play in ODIs. South Africa will also begin their T20 World Cup practice against New Zealand on October 17.

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India vs South Africa ODI Schedule 2022:-

  • India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Thursday, October 6, Ranchi
  • IND vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Sunday, October 9, Lucknow
  • India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Tuesday, October 11 in Delhi