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Cricket | February 28, 2021 11:55 ISTThe squad landed in India on Saturday afternoon ahead of the matches, all of which will be played in a bio-secure environment in Lucknow.
The squad landed in India on Saturday afternoon ahead of the matches, all of which will be played in a bio-secure environment in Lucknow.
CSA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shuaib Manjra said the model is being suggested when India arrive to play three T20Is.
With rising concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the remaining two matches of the India vs South Africa ODI series is likely to be played in closed doors.
Du Plessis, who last played an ODI during the 2019 World Cup, had an indifferent T20 series against Australia, with scores of 24, 15 and 5.
Currently, 43 people have been tested positive for COVID 19 in India with a sizeable number being Italian tourists.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya returned to the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa after a six-month injury lay-off along with fit-again senior opener Shikhar Dhawan and seasoned seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday named the 15-man squad for the impending South Africa ODI series which begins from March 12 onwards
The Proteas will reach India via Dubai. They will land in New Delhi on Monday and spend a day there before proceeding to compete in Dharamsala (March 12), Lucknow (March 15) and Kolkata (March 18).
The three-match South Africa ODI series is beginning with the first ODI on March 12 at Dharamsala.
According to a report, Hardik Pandya is eyeing a return to Indian colours with the ODI series against South Africa in March.
India lost to South Africa by 5 wickets in the third and final Youth ODI at Buffalo Park but won the series 2-1.
India beat South Africa by an innings and 202 runs to complete a 3-0 series whitewash and extend their lead at the top of the World Test Championships table.
With India reduced to 39/3, Rohit (117) and Ajinkya Rahane (83) shared an unbeaten 185-run stand to stage the home team's remarkable recovery.
South Africa began the day at 36 for three but a rearguard action through Keshav Maharaj (72) and Vernon Philander (44) helped them cross the 250-run mark.
Skipper Virat Kohli completed his seventh double hundred in Test cricket, remaining unbeaten on 254 while Ravindra Jadeja (91) missed out on his second hundred by nine runs.
The 28-year-old's rich vein of form continued as he looked in complete command for his 108 off 195 balls, having made a sublime 215 in the series opener in Visakhapatnam last week.
The victory consolidated India's position in the ongoing World Test Championship with another valuable 40 points added to their kitty. India maintain their lead with 160 points.
At close of play, the visitors were 385 for eight in 118 overs, trailing India by 117 runs.
With India skipper Virat Kohli declaring the innings at 502/7, the idea was to give the spinners a go before stumps to assess what the pitch has on offer and the duo of Ashwin and Jadeja didn't disappoint.
Since 2013, India have played 10 Test series at home and have won all.
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