The first match of the Test series between India and South Africa begins on Boxing Day. This game will be played in Centurion starting December 26th. Team India has started preparations for the same. The Indian team led by Rohit Sharma will enter the field with the intention of winning. This time there will be a lot of changes in the test team. Senior players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have no place in the team. Therefore, in addition to the experienced players, there will also be some young players in the team.
If we look at India’s likely playing XI for the first Test match against South Africa, then Yashasvi Jaiswal can grab a place in it. Yashasvi might get a chance to open. Shubman Gill can also open. If Gill opens, Rohit Sharma can step into the middle order himself. If Gill doesn’t open, he can bat at number 3. In such a situation, Virat Kohli can bat at number 4.
Team India has deployed Mukesh Kumar for the bowling attack. Mukesh has a good record in domestic matches. He can secure a place in the starting eleven. Shardul Thakur may also get a place. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj could also come into the starting XI. The place of these two is almost certain. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can also be part of the starting XI.