Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 23: Senior wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has been appointed captain of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting November 30. The series also marks the return of Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ruturaj Gaikwad to the 50-over setup.

With Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer unavailable due to neck and spleen injuries, respectively, the captaincy decision came down to Rahul and Pant. Sources confirmed that Rahul’s status as a first-choice ODI player secured him the nod ahead of Pant, who is currently leading India in the ongoing second Test in Guwahati. Rahul has previously captained India in 12 ODIs between 2022 and 2023, including a 2-1 series win over South Africa in 2023.

Pant returns to the ODI

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