Just days before the ODI series, BCCI made a sudden change to the squad - a move that could trouble South Africa.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been recalled to the ODI team after two long years.
Gaikwad earned his comeback by smashing 117, 68, and 25 in the ODI series vs South Africa A, helping India win 2–1.
With Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer ruled out due to injuries, selectors turned to Gaikwad for stability at the top.
With Yashasvi Jaiswal also in the squad, the big question is - who will open? Gaikwad's place in the XI isn’t guaranteed yet.
The ODIs will be played on Nov 30 (Ranchi), Dec 3 (Raipur), and Dec 6 (Visakhapatnam) - with Gaikwad likely to be the player to watch.