Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel highlighted Jasprit Bumrah’s impact, Hardik Pandya’s role and Abhishek Sharma’s form ahead of the five-match T20I leg between India and South Africa starting from December 9.

Following a dominant 2-1 ODI series win, the action now shifts to the five-match T20I leg as India lock horns with South Africa, with the journey lying ahead for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India and Sri Lanka 2026.

After being rested by the selectors in the ODI series against South Africa, Bumrah is set to return in the T20 series. Speaking on JioStar, Patel said it is an important series for India, especially against the World Cup runners-up South Africa.

“It will be good preparation. There are a few things I’m looking forward to. Number one is how India uses Jasprit Bumrah.

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