Shami dominated out of South Africa Test sequence, Deepak Chahar withdraws from ODIs

India won’t have the companies of pacer Mohammed Shami of their quest to register a maiden Test sequence win in South Africa because the senior pacer was on Saturday dominated out of the two-match sequence after the medical group didn’t clear him for the two-match sequence, the BCCI introduced.

Shami, who has been recuperating from an ankle niggle put up his marvel run within the latest ODI World Cup, was earlier included in India’s Test squad however his availability was topic to him getting clearance from the board’s medical group.

The BCCI didn’t identify any alternative for Shami. The first Test between India and South Africa will begin in Centurion on December 26.

Before the opening Test, the Indian Test group members will play a three-day intra-squad match from December 20.

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As of now, Shami is prone to proceed his restoration at house and he might make a return throughout the Test sequence at house in opposition to England ranging from January 25 in Hyderabad.

The second Test in opposition to the Proteas will begin at Cape Town on January 3, 2024.

Chahar to overlook ODI sequence

Pace-bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar was additionally withdrawn from the ODI squad after he expressed his unavailability to journey to South Africa due to a household emergency.

“Chahar has informed the BCCI that he will not be available for the upcoming ODI series due to a family medical emergency.

“The Men’s Selection Committee has named (pacer) Akash Deep as his replacement,” the BCCI assertion learn.

The BCCI additionally stated within the assertion that after the conclusion of the primary ODI in Johannesburg on Sunday, Shreyas Iyer will be part of the Test squad to arrange for the two-match sequence.

“He (Iyer) will not be available for the second and third ODI and will take part in the inter-squad game,” it learn.

Dravid & Co to skip ODI sequence 

The BCCI additionally stated head coach Rahul Dravid and different common assist workers won’t oversee the three-match ODI sequence as they are going to be monitoring the inter-squad recreation in preparation forward of the Test sequence, underlining the importance the administration is giving to a Test sequence win within the Rainbow nation.

“Team India (Senior Men) Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Batting Coach Vikram Rathour, Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey and Fielding Coach T. Dilip will link up with the Test squad and oversee their preparations for the inter-squad game and the Test series,” the assertion stated.

In the absence of the regulars, the ODI group, which is to be led by wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, shall be dealt with by India ‘A’ teaching workers comprising batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, bowling coach Rajib Datta and fielding coach Ajay Ratra.