An experimental India would have found the going tough against a formidable South Africa in the five-match T20 series. To add to the challenge, the injured duo of skipper K.L. Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav pulled out of the series on the eve of Thursday’s opening clash at the Ferozeshah Kotla ground.
Rahul picked up a right groin injury whereas Kuldeep was hit on the hand while batting in the nets on Tuesday evening.
Rishabh Pant was handed over the captaincy and Hardik Pandya was named his deputy. The National selectors are yet to name replacements for the two injured players.
