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India Names T20 Squad: Pandya Back, Gill's Status Unclear
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Hardik Pandya has been included in India's T20 squad after proving fitness.
- Shubman Gill's inclusion is pending fitness clearance after a neck injury.
- India will play a five-match T20I series against South Africa starting December 9.
India has revealed its squad for the five-match T20 International series against South Africa, set to begin on December 9. The selection sees the return of pace all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has demonstrated his fitness in a recent domestic match. His inclusion is a significant boost for the team.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, who leads India in Test and ODI formats, has also been named in the T20 squad. However, his availability for the series is contingent upon receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI's Cricket Operations team. Gill had previously sustained a neck sprain during the first Test against South Africa.
The series against South Africa promises exciting T20 action, with the team dynamics influenced by player fitness. The confirmation of Gill's participation will be a key development closer to the series start, impacting the final composition of the Indian squad for these encounters.
