32Photo© thequint.comKL Rahul dropped, Shubman Gill gets Test call up for South Africa series
Shubman Gill received a maiden call-up to the Test squad as India’s selectors announced a 15-member squad to take on South Africa in the upcoming Test series. After struggling to hit his stride, KL Rahul got the axe, which could well mean Rohit Sharma gets bumped up the order to open the innings.
The bowlers picked themselves after a stellar display in West Indies.However, Umesh Yadav was left out from the bowling contingent which travelled to West Indies. Also, Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari made solid impression which leaves the team management to choose between Gill and Rohit as Mayank Agarwal’s opening partner.
Chief selector confirmed after announcing the squad that Rohit would indeed open the innings. “Want to give Rohit Sharma an opportunity to open the innings in Tests,”Prasad said after announcing the squad.