India vs South Africa T20 Series Live Updates - KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav ruled out; Rishabh Pant to lead India

India's stand-in captain for the series, KL Rahul, and spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been ruled out of the entire series with injuries. While Rahul has suffered a groin injury, Yadav sustained an injury in his hand.

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KL Rahul ruled out of South Africa T20I series due to injury; Pant to lead the side ?

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After KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav also ruled out of South Africa T20I series due to injury ?

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As both Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya have found their way back into the national team, the biggest suspense was who will take up the finisher's role. Team India coach Rahul Dravid has left a slight hint. Dravid chose Karthik for the job at the backend.

"With Dinesh, it is clear with the role. At the backend of the game, he can make a difference. That’s why he has been picked, to bat in those positions and deliver for India as well," said Dravid at the Pre-series Press conference.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has informed that there will be no strict bio-bubbles for the five-match T20I series. However, there will be regular testing of players for COVID-19.

Jay Shah (in TOI) confirmed that there won't be Bio-Bubble from India vs South Africa series but players will be regularly Tested for COVID-19.

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