SA name 15-man squad for India Tests; Bavuma to captain

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI SPORTS DESKOctober 27, 2025 at 09:39 AM

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Cricket South Africa has named a 15-man squad for the upcoming Test series against India, with Temba Bavuma returning as captain after recovering from injury. The team features minimal changes from their recent series against Pakistan, maintaining continuity and confidence in core players. Key additions include Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and Kyle Verreynne, while Prenelan Subrayen and David Beginham were excluded. South Africa's squad balances experience with young talent, aiming to build momentum in the new World Test Championship cycle. The team will face India in subcontinental conditions, a challenge historically testing their batting and spin resilience.

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