Indian cricket veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will not be included in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against South Africa A, scheduled to take place in Rajkot. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to announce the squad soon, but the selection committee has different plans for these fixtures. Both players recently showcased strong performances in the ODI series in Australia, with Rohit earning Player of the Series honors and Kohli bouncing back from early failures. Meanwhile, India A is currently participating in a red-ball series against South Africa A in Bengaluru. The selectors will soon finalize squads for the main Test series against South Africa and the India A matches. Rohit and Kohli are expected to return for the white-ball internationals following the Test series.
Senior Players to Skip India A White-Ball Fixtures
The three-match one-day series between India A and South Africa A will be held in Rajkot on November 13, 16, and 19, with all matches scheduled as day-night encounters. Despite both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli currently playing only in the ODI format internationally, they are unlikely to feature in this series. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has specific plans and does not intend to include the two veterans for these fixtures. The Board of Control for Cricket in India will announce the India A squad in the coming days. Both players are expected to return for the eight white-ball internationals, including three ODIs, scheduled after the Test series against South Africa concludes.
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