Big Blow India - Mohammed Shami Ruled Out Of Test Series vs South Africa

There was another change in the ODI squad with medium pacer Deepak Chahar being withdrawn due to a family emergency. He was replaced with Akash Deep, who was already in South Africa as part of the India A side.

“Deepak 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 Mr Akash Deep as his replacement,” BCCI said.

Batter Shreyas Iyer will only be available for the series-opening ODI on December 17. He will join the Test squad thereafter and won't take any further part in the white-ball series.