India vs South-Africa – Rohit Sharma Injury: Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir feels opening batter Rohit Sharma missing the Test series against South Africa is a “massive blow” for the visitors ahead of the tour.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed that Rohit has been ruled out of the three-match Test series against South Africa due to a hamstring issue. “It’s a big blow for India and the way he batted in England, he would have like to go, South Africa, as he wouldn’t want to miss a Test while being in good form. He was just appointed as a vice-captain so it’s a massive blow,” Gambhir told ANI.
India Tour of South Africa: Priyank Panchal has replaced Rohit Sharma in the Test squad. “Great opportunity for youngster to pick up this opportunity and make the country proud,” Gambhir added.
Rohit, who was recently appointed as the vice-captain of the squad, sustained a left hamstring injury during his training session in Mumbai on Sunday.
INDIA’s Report Card: Test Series in South Africa
- Overall India has played 7 Test Series in South Africa & has never been succesful.
- 2010 Series was India’s beat performance – India managed drawing the 3 test series 1-1 under MS Dhoni.
- In 20 Test Matches in SA – India has only won 3 Test Matches, Lost 10 & have drawn 7
- In the last series in 2018, India lost the series 2-1
India’s squad for South Africa Tests: Virat Kohli (Captain), Priyank Panchal, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), R Ashwin, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj
