Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not been considered for the three-match one-day series between India A and South Africa A, scheduled to be played from 13 to 19 November at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The series will feature several white-ball regulars as part of India’s preparation for the ODI series against South Africa from 30 November to 6 December.

There had been some speculation that the two stalwarts might feature in India A fixtures to gain match time. However, it appears the senior selection committee has decided against the move. The BCCI has not clarified whether Rohit and Kohli were approached or consulted about the possibility of turning out for India A ahead of the ODI series.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made their much-awaited returns to international cricket la

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