New Delhi: A three-match T20 series (IND vs SA T20 Series) is being played between South Africa and India. Where, India has captured the series by 20. In such a situation, now the third and final match (IND vs SA 3rd T20) will be played in Indore. In such a situation, before the last match, Team India has taken a big decision. Where, world number one batsman Virat Kohli has been rested from the third T20 match. In such a situation, Shreyas Iyer will be included in the playing 11 in his place. Iyer will be seen batting at number three.
Virat Kohli was going through poor form for a long time. But, only in the Asia Cup played this year, Virat Kohli returned to form. After which he is continuously showing his great game. In the match played against South Africa on Sunday, Virat Kohli played an unbeaten innings of 49 runs. Which has proved that he is India’s most reliable batsman. Seeing his good form, the team management has decided to rest Kohli.
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Now in his place, Team India wants to try Shreyas Iyer in the third T20 match. Actually, Shreyas Iyer has been kept in the reserve players for the T20 World Cup. In such a situation, if the team needs him, then he should be ready. Although the team management wants to give Iyer full preparation time, he has also been included in the three-match ODI series against South Africa.
It is to be known that Team India will leave for Australia on 6 October for the preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Along with this, reserve players Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar will also join the team. However, bowling still remains a matter of concern for India, as Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the team due to injury.