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KL Rahul Set to Lead India in ODI Series Amid Gill, Iyer Injuries

KL Rahul is expected to captain the Indian cricket team in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. This development comes after regular captain Shubman Gill sustained a neck injury during the first Test match. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is also ruled out due to his own fitness issues. The three-match series marks the international return of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in home conditions.

Key Points: KL Rahul Likely to Captain India vs South Africa ODIs

  • Shubman Gill suffered neck injury during first Test in Kolkata
  • Gill undergoing further medical assessment in Mumbai
  • Shreyas Iyer also unavailable due to recent injury
  • Three-match ODI series begins November 30 in Ranchi
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KL Rahul likely to lead Indian side in ODI against South Africa: BCCI sources

KL Rahul emerges as India's ODI captain for South Africa series after Shubman Gill's neck injury sidelines him, with Shreyas Iyer also unavailable due to fitness concerns.

"Rahul is likely to lead the Indian team in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa - BCCI Source"

By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, November 22

Indian batter KL Rahul is likely to lead the Men in Blue in the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa starting from November 30, given Shubman Gill's unavailability due to a neck injury, as per a BCCI source.

Rahul is likely to lead the Indian team in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, as India will be without their captain, Shubman Gill. Gill, India's ODI captain, suffered the injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata and is currently undergoing further assessment in Mumbai.

The 26-year-old had sustained a neck injury on Day 2 during India's first Test against South Africa. Gill was taken to the hospital after Day 2 of the Kolkata Test, shortly after retiring hurt in the first innings, having faced just three balls.

Gill has not regained full fitness for the second Test and will proceed to Mumbai for further assessment.

Shreyas Iyer, who was appointed his deputy in ODIs for the recently concluded Australia series in October, is also out of action due to an injury. Iyer suffered the injury during the third ODI against Australia.

With Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer out of action, Rahul emerges as the likely stand-in captain. Rahul boasts impressive ODI stats, having scored 3092 runs in 88 matches at an average of 48.31 and a strike rate of 88.41.

India is set to face South Africa in a three-match ODI series, starting with the first match on November 30 in Ranchi, followed by fixtures in Raipur on December 3 and Vizag on December 6. The much-anticipated series also marks the international comeback of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in home conditions.

Rahul has slammed 3092 runs in 88 fixtures for India in ODIs at an average of 48.31 and a strike rate of 88.41, including seven hundreds and 18 fifties. In the recently concluded ODI series in Australia, Rahul scored 49 runs in two innings at an average of 24.50.

- ANI

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Priya S
Worried about Shubman Gill's injury 😟 Hope he recovers soon. But KL is a solid backup option. His stats speak for themselves - average of 48+ in ODIs is impressive!
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Aditya G
Excited to see Rohit and Virat back in home conditions! But honestly, I would have preferred giving leadership to someone younger. KL's recent form hasn't been great - only 49 runs in 2 innings in Australia.
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Sarah B
Good opportunity for KL to prove his leadership skills. The team needs stability after back-to-back injuries to Gill and Iyer. Hope he rises to the occasion!
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Vikram M
Perfect decision by BCCI! KL has captained well in IPL and has the experience. More importantly, he understands the Indian conditions perfectly. Jai Hind! 🏏
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Kavya N
Injuries are really testing our bench strength. Hope both Gill and Iyer recover before the World Cup. Meanwhile, all the best to KL Rahul - make us proud! 🙏

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