Who leads India vs South Africa? Gill’s injury creates captaincy dilemma

Cricket

IND vs SA ODI

Injuries to key players force selectors into a tough leadership call.

Gill’s Neck Injury Creates Doubt

Shubman Gill is still recovering from his neck injury and may be rested for the ODI series if he misses the 2nd Test

Iyer Out Till Feb

Reports suggest that Iyer’s rib injury will keep him out until February 26, leaving India without both their ODI captain and vice-captain

Who Will Lead India Now?

With Rohit, Kohli and Hardik unlikely to return as captains, KL Rahul emerges as the front-runner to take charge

Possible Batting Changes

Yashasvi Jaiswal may open, Ruturaj Gaikwad stays as backup, while Tilak Varma replaces Iyer and Riyan Parag could return

Likely Squad & Bowling Core

Pant expected behind the stumps; spin trio Axar–Kuldeep–Sundar stay intact; Siraj, Arshdeep and Harshit Rana lead the pace attack

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