New Delhi: India’s white ball captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa due to injuries, is working in National Cricket Academy (NCA) to attain full fitness at Bengaluru.
The 25-member Indian Under-19 team also has a preparatory camp at the NCA ahead of the upcoming ACC Under-19 Asia Cup to be played in the UAE from December 23.
The absence of both in the Test against the Proteas means that India will be tested on the opening front as well as their lower-order batting and five-bowler combinations.
Rohit, 34, was named as India’s full-time ODI and T20I captain by the BCCI selection committee on 8 December while revealing the squad for the Test series in South Africa. He was also promoted as the vice-captain in the longest format.
However, the star batsman suffered a left hamstring injury during his training session in Mumbai and was ruled out of the Test series.
Priyank Panchal has been included in place of Sharma in the Test team, which reached South Africa for the series starting on December 26.
On the other hand, Jadeja suffered an injury to his right hand during the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur. After the scan it was found that there is swelling in his shoulder.
The all-rounder was advised rest and was also ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand in Mumbai and the South Africa series.
During their much-talked-about pre-departure virtual press conference on Wednesday, India’s Test captain Virat Kohli admitted that his side will miss the services of the veteran duo in the red-ball series against South Africa.
“We will miss his (Rohit’s) abilities a lot. He has already proved in England that he really worked in his Test match and that opening partnership was very important for us the way we did in the series. With his experience and skill, we will remember his qualities,” Kohli said.
“But having said that, I think it is an opportunity for someone like Mayank (Agarwal) and KL (Rahul) to go ahead and consolidate the start that we got in the last series and make sure this Good work is done in the series as well,” he added.
Coming to Jadeja, Kohli believes the all-rounder makes valuable contributions in all three departments of the game but his absence will not be a ‘deciding factor’ in the series.
“Jadeja has definitely been a very important player for us. He contributes to all three departments of the game, which is invaluable, especially in overseas conditions. He will be missed,” Kohli said.
“But having said that, we have the quality to be able to make the best combination on the field and still be in a position to win Test matches because we have created the kind of bench strength and environment where people are coming Seizing their opportunity and making sure the team is helped by their performances.
“As much as we will miss him (Jadeja), I don’t think it will be a deciding factor in the series or going forward. He is injured and I wish him a speedy recovery and he will be back soon,” he added. ,
India will play three Tests and as many ODIs in South Africa from December 26 to January 23.
The 25-member Indian Under-19 team also has a preparatory camp at the NCA ahead of the upcoming ACC Under-19 Asia Cup to be played in the UAE from December 23.
The absence of both in the Test against the Proteas means that India will be tested on the opening front as well as their lower-order batting and five-bowler combinations.
Rohit, 34, was named as India’s full-time ODI and T20I captain by the BCCI selection committee on 8 December while revealing the squad for the Test series in South Africa. He was also promoted as the vice-captain in the longest format.
However, the star batsman suffered a left hamstring injury during his training session in Mumbai and was ruled out of the Test series.
Priyank Panchal has been included in place of Sharma in the Test team, which reached South Africa for the series starting on December 26.
On the other hand, Jadeja suffered an injury to his right hand during the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur. After the scan it was found that there is swelling in his shoulder.
The all-rounder was advised rest and was also ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand in Mumbai and the South Africa series.
During their much-talked-about pre-departure virtual press conference on Wednesday, India’s Test captain Virat Kohli admitted that his side will miss the services of the veteran duo in the red-ball series against South Africa.
“We will miss his (Rohit’s) abilities a lot. He has already proved in England that he really worked in his Test match and that opening partnership was very important for us the way we did in the series. With his experience and skill, we will remember his qualities,” Kohli said.
“But having said that, I think it is an opportunity for someone like Mayank (Agarwal) and KL (Rahul) to go ahead and consolidate the start that we got in the last series and make sure this Good work is done in the series as well,” he added.
Coming to Jadeja, Kohli believes the all-rounder makes valuable contributions in all three departments of the game but his absence will not be a ‘deciding factor’ in the series.
“Jadeja has definitely been a very important player for us. He contributes to all three departments of the game, which is invaluable, especially in overseas conditions. He will be missed,” Kohli said.
“But having said that, we have the quality to be able to make the best combination on the field and still be in a position to win Test matches because we have created the kind of bench strength and environment where people are coming Seizing their opportunity and making sure the team is helped by their performances.
“As much as we will miss him (Jadeja), I don’t think it will be a deciding factor in the series or going forward. He is injured and I wish him a speedy recovery and he will be back soon,” he added. ,
India will play three Tests and as many ODIs in South Africa from December 26 to January 23.
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