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In the wake of India’s disheartening defeat against South Africa in the first Test at Centurion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have swiftly taken action to address the team’s challenges. In response to the team’s performance and the unavailability of fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been ruled out of the red-ball series due to an ankle injury, BCCI has announced a replacement for the upcoming second and final Test. This strategic decision reflects the cricketing body’s commitment to addressing the team’s needs and maintaining a competitive edge in the series.
Mohammed Shami’s replacement
The Indian Men’s Selection Committee designated Avesh Khan as the substitute for Shami in the upcoming Test. The match is scheduled to take place from January 3 to 7, 2024 in Cape Town. The announcement adds an element of anticipation to the contest, as cricket enthusiasts look forward to witnessing Avesh’s performance in the do-or-die encounter.
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Avesh’s notable bowling display for India-A in the tour game against South Africa-A at Pretoria, in which he claimed five-wickets, has recently brought him into the spotlight. Recognized for his hitting the mark skills, the 27-year-old has earned a Test call-up for his impressive performance. This selection underscores the selectors’ acknowledgement of the right-arm seamer’s skills, adding an exciting dimension to India’s bowling lineup, which performed drastically in the Centurion clash.
India’s updated squad for the second Test against South Africa
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna, KS Bharat (wk), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Avesh Khan.
