South Africa vs India: KL Rahul prone to lead India in ODI sequence if Rohit Sharma doesn’t recuperate in time

Newly-appointed Test vice-captain KL Rahul is prone to lead India within the upcoming 3-match ODI sequence towards South Africa in case Rohit Sharma would not recuperate from the hamstring damage he picked up within the lead as much as the Test sequence. Rohit continues to be on the National Cricket Academy (NCA), present process rehabilitation.

Notably, Rohit Sharma was appointed as India’s full-time ODI captain earlier than the tour of South Africa after Virat Kohli was faraway from the position. The resolution was made public when the Test squad was introduced however the ODI squad was not introduced.Rohit Sharma was dominated out of the 3-Test sequence in South Africa, which began on the Boxing Day in Centurion. The senior batter was seen engaged on regaining health on the NCA whereas additionally interacting with the India U-19 staff which was making ready for the continuing Asia Cup in Bengaluru.”Rohit Sharma is not fully fit, and it would not be feasible to send him to South Africa with the squad for the ODI series if he does not recover in time. In case of new ODI skipper’s absence, KL Rahul will be given the charge of captaincy,” a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) supply advised Sports Tak on Monday.Notably, Virat Kohli rubbished rumours and confirmed that he can be out there for the 3-match ODI sequence. Kohli is at the moment main the Test aspect within the 3-match sequence.Shikhar Dhawan to make his means again?Meanwhile, senior opener Shikhar Dhawan, who was not a part of the T20 World Cup squad, is prone to be included in India’s squad, which is anticipated to be introduced someday this week. Young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was in excellent type within the recently-concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy, can also be set to make the squad together with all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, who made his India debut within the T20I sequence towards New Zealand final month.Off-spinner R Ashwin, who returned to the T20I squad on the World Cup, is prone to keep again for the ODi sequence as nicely.The supply additionally stated that the selectors had a dialogue about handing Tamil Nadu big-hitter Shahrukh Khan a maiden India call-up for the ODI sequence.”Selectors are likely to be meeting on January 30 or 31. It is also expected that Ashwin, Dhawan, Ruturaj and Iyer will be joining the team. No decision has been taken on Shahrukh Khan but the discussions have taken place,” he added.Shahrukh, who shone for Punjab Kings within the Indian Premier League, had a dream run within the Syed Mushtaq Ali as he hit a profitable six within the closing towards Karnataka. He was additionally instrumental in serving to Tamil Nadu attain the Vijay Hazare Trophy closing earlier this month.India tour of South Africa, ODI Series Schedule1st ODI at Boland Park, Paarl – January 192nd ODI at Boland Park, Paarl – January 213rd ODI at Newlands, Cape Town – January 23