Team India Squad for South Africa ODI Series: Gill OUT, Tilak Varma to Replace MOST CONSISTENT BATSMAN

The Indian cricket team will clash against South Africa in a 3-match ODI series, which is scheduled to start from November 30. The teams are currently busy playing the two-match Test series with the visitors leading 1-0. The last Test is set to start from November 22 in Guwahati. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to announce the ODI squad ahead of the second Test. Hence, the squad might be released by this week.

India last played a three-match ODI series in Australia back in October 2025. It is unlikely that the selectors will make huge changes in the squad since most of the players are in form. In the previous series, Shubman Gill was the captain while Shreyas Iyer was his deputy.

But both have sustained injuries in the last month and are likely to miss the ODI series against the Proteas. The Board hasn't given any injury updates yet, so the fans will have to wait for the squad to be announced, where the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will open up about the players.

Who will Replace Gill and Iyer in Team India Squad for South Africa ODI Series?

India's squad might see some changes as their captain and vice-captain have sustained injuries. As per reports, selectors are eyeing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma as replacements for Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming IND vs SA ODI squad. Jaiswal is one of the best openers in the world while Varma is a constant in the T20Is.

Both have been performing well in the past, trying hard to make a comeback in the ODI squad. However, the competition level is extremely high in the ODI squad, and it's not easy for selectors to give everyone a chance. But this might be a good opportunity for them to try out new players as Gill and Iyer's replacements.

The fans are anticipating the South Africa vs India squad as they'll get to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in action. The legendary duo has retired from T20Is and Tests and are only focusing on the ODIs. Both the players, who are the GOAT of cricket, are eyeing the ODI World Cup 2027.

Can Ruturaj Gaikwad Make A Comeback in ODI Squad?

Ruturaj Gaikwad is the vice captain of India A which is playing against South Africa A in an unofficial ODI series. He scored a century in the first and a half-century in the second match. Hence, the fans are anticipating his return to the ODI squad. Not just the unofficial series, he has also played well in the domestic matches, showing his form and temperament.

While the Indian team already has quite a few options, Gaikwad's presence in the team will also be beneficial. He has been one of the best batsmen in India and can find a way for this series. Moreover, Gaikwad is in great form and that can be utilized in the team's benefit. He has been frequently sidelined from the ODI and T20I teams, so it will be intriguing to see the selectors' reaction this time.