Mohammed Shami ruled out of T20I series against South Africa, Shreyas Iyer set to replace Deepak Hooda

Shahbaz, Iyer in T20I squad vs SA, Shami yet to recover from COVID

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of India's three-match T20I series against South Africa, while Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed came in place of the rested Hardik Pandya

Mohammed Shami ruled out of T20I series against South Africa, Shreyas Iyer set to replace Deepak Hooda

Mohammed Shami is set to be ruled out of India's upcoming T20I series against South Africa as he is reportedly yet to recover from COVID-19. Shami made his comeback in India's T20 squad for the recently-concluded T20I series against Australia at home but had to miss out after he tested positive for the virus.

India vs South Africa: Shahbaz Ahmed, Shreyas Iyer in squad for T20Is; Mohammed Shami yet to recover from COVID-19 - Firstcricket News, Firstpost

''Shami hasn't recovered from his bout of COVID-19. He needs more time, and hence, will be out of the South Africa series. Umesh Yadav will continue as Shami's replacement for the South Africa series,'' a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

India vs South Africa: Shahbaz, Shreyas Iyer Set To Be Included For T20Is, Shami Still Out With Covid

With all-rounder Deepak Hooda also out of the series due to back spasms, the national selection committee is set to recall middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer for the South Africa series.

Shahbaz Ahmed, Shreyas Iyer in T20I squad vs South Africa, Mohammed Shami yet to recover from COVID

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Shahbaz Ahmed, Shreyas Iyer to Replace Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda in South Africa T20Is: Report

According to news agency PTI, left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed and batter Shreyas Iyer will join the team ahead of the series opener