IND vs SA: Sanju Samson’s card cut again, these three star players are also out, big decision of Team India

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Sanju Samson out of playing 11. (Photo- PTI)

The first match of the 5-match T20 series between India and South Africa is being played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. In this match, South won the toss and decided to bowl first. At the same time, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has taken a big decision to select the playing 11. Star wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson has once again failed to make his place in the playing 11. At the same time, 3 more players have also been made to sit on the bench.

Sanju Samson did not get a place again

Jitesh Sharma has been selected as wicketkeeper batsman in the playing 11 of Team India. Due to which Sanju Samson has not been able to make his place. Even during the Australia tour, Sanju Samson was made to sit on the bench and now something similar has been seen against South Africa also. Apart from Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar are also not part of this match.

Gill-Pandya returned

Shubman Gill will start the innings with Abhishek Sharma. Shubman Gill is returning after injury. At the same time, Tilak Verma has also been successful in making his place. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team on the basis of his explosive form. Jitesh Sharma will handle the responsibility of wicketkeeping. At the same time, Hardik Pandya has also recovered from injury and returned to the team. Shivam Dubey is also a part of this playing 11. Akshar Patel and Varun Chakraborty will handle the spin department. The pair of Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah have come in fast bowling.

Team India’s playing 11

Abhishek Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.

South Africa’s playing 11

Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Yanson, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamala, Lungi Ngidi, Enrique Norkhia.

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