Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Rahul Clarifies Pant's Role in South Africa ODIs
KL Rahul, the captain of the Indian cricket team, has said that Rishabh Pant could play as a specialist batter in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.
If Pant is included in the team, he will also be the wicketkeeper.
The final decision on the playing XI will be made the day before the match.
Meanwhile, the team is preparing for the series with intense training sessions.
South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, believes that KL Rahul has had more time to prepare as captain compared to the Test series, and the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will help reduce some pressure on him.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are both injured and will miss the series.
KL Rahul confirms Rishabh Pant could play as a specialist batter in the ODI series against South Africa.
If selected, Pant will also take on the role of wicketkeeper.
The final decision on the playing XI will be made the day before the match.
Team India is preparing for the series with high-intensity training sessions.
South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, believes KL Rahul has had more time to prepare as captain compared to the Test series.
- Who
- KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer
- What
- Clarification on Rishabh Pant's role in the ODI series
- When
- During the pre-match press conference ahead of the ODI series
- Where
- Ranchi, India
- Why
- To address Pant's potential role as a specialist batter and wicketkeeper
- Player
- Rishabh Pant
- Series
- South Africa ODI Series
- Position
- Specialist Batter/Wicketkeeper
- Team
- India
- Captain
- KL Rahul
- Venue
- Ranchi
- Injured Players
- Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer
Sources
KL Rahul Confirms Ruturaj Gaikwad Inclusion In Playing XI During South Africa ODI Series
Will Rishabh Pant Feature As Wicketkeeper In South Africa ODIs? India Captain Provides Clarity
IND vs SA: Temba Bavuma explains how presence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will help offload some pressure from ODI captain KL Rahul
