Star Player Released From Test Squad Ahead of IND vs SA 2025 Series; to Play for India A: Reports
- Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India's squad just before the Test series opener against South Africa at Eden Gardens, according to reports.
- India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate confirmed that Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant will feature in the playing XI for the match starting November 14.
- Jurel's strong performance, including two centuries against South Africa A, led to his selection, as noted by Ten Doeschate.
- Reddy's recent low scores contributed to his exclusion from the Test squad, with the team management favoring other all-rounders, as reported.
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India Star Released From Team Days Before South Africa Test Series Opener: Report
India released all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy from the Test squad ahead of the South Africa series opener, with Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant confirmIndia released all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy from the Test squad ahead of the South Africa series opener, with Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant confirmed in the playing XI.ed in the playing XI.
Dhruv Jurel set to play first Test vs South Africa despite Rishabh Pant's comeback, confirms India coach
The stage is set for the first Test of the upcoming multi-format series between India and South Africa. The two sides will take on each other at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14. With the first Test right around the corner, both teams will be finalising their playing XIs for the first game. Speaking on the same, India’s assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate took centre stage and revealed that they have a good idea of the combination th…
Hardik Pandya News: Hardik Nears Return, Set to Play Domestic Cricket Before Team India Comeback
Indian cricket's dynamic all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, is on the verge of making his much-anticipated return to competitive cricket, while sidelined due to an injury sustained during the Asia Cup 2025, Pandya has been diligently working on his recovery and is now reportedly close to achieving full match fitness. The path for his comeback has been outlined, and it involves a crucial stint in domestic cricket,. Allowing him to test his form and fitn…
Hardik Pandya set to return for Baroda in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The Indian star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be back on the field to play his first competitive match in several months. Baroda is likely to have Pandya in the next Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after a long rehab session, as it is the first time he will be seen injured during the Asia Cup 2025. Pandya’s comeback has been very patient and he has shown a lot of resolve throughout. The Indian match against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup in which Pandya suf…
Predicted India Playing XI vs SA: Jurel to partner with returning Rishabh Pant as Kuldeep benches Axar - Inside Sport India
Before the T20 carnival sets us up leading to the T20 World Cup 2026, followed by the IPL 2026, let us concentrate on some red-ball action. As part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27, India host South Africa for two Tests. The Eden Gardens in Kolkata is set to host the first Test, starting on November 14. The Shubman Gill-led Test era at home started with a 2-0 cleansweep over the West Indies last month and now two high-quality Tests a…
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