Ruturaj Gaikwad is most likely to replace Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer in the Indian ODI side as their no. 4 batter, after the former's injury ruled him out of action for months. Gaikwad was seen batting with Virat Kohli during the net sessions.
The Indian team had to undergo a revamp after captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer were ruled out of the series with injury concerns. Shreyas has been ruled out for a long time, while Shubman Gill is expected to take the field by the start of the T20I series against South Africa or the series against New Zealand.
KL Rahul was named the skipper of the Indian national team, and the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Mohammed Siraj were rested by the Indian management. Hardik Panyda, who is also out of action with an injury, is likely to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and return for the T20I series against the same opposition, scheduled to take place from December 9.