Overview
- The BCCI named a 15-member squad with Shubman Gill as captain, Rishabh Pant returning as wicketkeeper and vice-captain, and fast bowler Akash Deep replacing Prasidh Krishna.
- Kuldeep Yadav is included for the Tests after being released from white-ball duty to log red-ball overs with India A.
- Mohammed Shami is a notable omission from the squad despite strong recent Ranji performances.
- India A began the second unofficial Test in Bengaluru, featuring Pant, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep for match practice.
- The series starts November 14 at Eden Gardens and concludes November 22 in Guwahati, with South Africa captain Temba Bavuma backing his spin options for Indian conditions.