Archive · 23 Nov 2025
India Names New Captain for South Africa ODIs; Gill Out Injured
India's cricket team has a new captain for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) matches against South Africa.
KL Rahul will lead the team because their regular captain, Shubman Gill, got hurt and won't play again this year.
Famous players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also in the team.
Some players, like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja, are coming back to the team, while others like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Axar Patel are taking a break.
KL Rahul to lead India in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa
Shubman Gill ruled out due to neck injury, unlikely to play again in 2025
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included in the squad
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja make a comeback to the ODI team
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Axar Patel rested for the series
- Who
- India cricket team, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel
- What
- Announcement of new captain and squad for South Africa ODIs
- When
- November 23, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to Shubman Gill's injury and team selection for the upcoming series
Team Management's Stance
Fans' Perspective
Gill's Return
Team Management's Stance
Not rushing Gill's comeback due to the T20 World Cup in 2026
Fans' Perspective
Hoping for Gill's speedy recovery and return to the team
- Injured Player
- Shubman Gill (Neck)
- New Captain
- KL Rahul
- Series
- South Africa ODIs
- Matches
- 3 ODIs
- Next Major Event
- T20 World Cup in February-March 2026
Sources
India Squads for South Africa ODIs, T20Is LIVE: Will KL Rahul return to captaincy after two years? Focus on Virat, Rohit
India Likely To Have New ODI Skipper For South Africa ODI Series, Shubman Gill To Remain Out Of Action For Remainder Of 2025: Report
IND vs SA: KL Rahul to lead India in ODI series in Shubman Gill's absence; Pant, Gaikwad return
Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Kohli, Rohit included
Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad recalled in KL Rahul-led India squad for South Africa ODIs
KL Rahul to lead India in ODI series against SA
India announce ODI squad for South Africa series: KL Rahul to lead in Shubman Gill’s absence; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli feature as Jasprit Bumrah is rested
Shubman Gill OUT, Ruturaj Gaikwad IN: India's 4 Changes For South Africa ODIs
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