IND vs SA: India vs South Africa Highlights – In a shocking development, South African all-rounder Aiden Markram has tested positive for COVID-19. This news was revealed by the Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma ahead of the first of the five-match T20I series against India. Follow IND vs SA live updates, India vs South Africa live updates on InsideSport.IN.
After a decent IPL 2022 campaign for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Markram was expected to play a crucial role for South Africa in this series, but COVID-19 has spoiled his and South Africa’s plans. At the toss, skipper Bavuma revealed.”Aiden was not available for selection as he tested positive for Covid, Stubbs comes and it is a debut for him.”
IND vs SA: COVID SCARE in IND vs SA T20 series, South African all-rounder Aiden Markram tests positive ahead of first match
“We have two all rounders; Dwaine and Parnell also come into the fold. It is an important series as we haven’t been together as a group since the World Cup, it is a preparation for the World Cup coming up in Australia. For us it is about to build momentum and build confidence going ahead,” he further said, speaking about the team combination.
Meanwhile, though it did not come under expected circumstances, Markram testing positive for the virus has provided Tristan Stubbs with an opportunity to showcase his potential. the 22-year-old power-hitter, who recently played a couple of IPL matches for Mumbai Indians, will be making his debut for South Africa in this match.
South Africa Playing XI for 1st Match – Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje.
IND vs SA: COVID SCARE in IND vs SA T20 series, South African all-rounder Aiden Markram tests positive ahead of first match
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