The Indian Cricket team is all ready to play and slay their first multi-format tour against South Africa, after the conclusion of the five-match T20I series against newly crowned ICC World Cup winners Australia.

In the T20I series against Australia, seasoned campaigners Rohit, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah were rested by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Last Night BCCI announced India's squad for the upcoming ODI, T20I and Test series against hosts South Africa. India have rested skipper Rohit and former captain Kohli for the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour.

The BCCI has also revealed why Kohli and Rohit were not named in India's white-ball squads for the South Africa series. The apex cricket board of India also provided an update about the availability of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami.

“Mr Rohit Sharma and Mr Virat Kohli had requested the Board for a break from the white-ball leg of the tour. Mr Mohd. Shami is currently undergoing medical treatment and his availability is subject to fitness,” the BCCI said.

Leading the Indian side against Australia at home, top-ranked batter Suryakumar Yadav will continue to captain India in the shortest format. While Suryakumar is named captain for the South Africa T20Is, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will lead the Rohit-less side in the three-match ODI series against the Proteas.

Indian skipper Rohit and batting icon Kohli will return to the squad for the two-match Test series in the rainbow nation. India's T20I series against South Africa will begin on December 10, which will be followed by three ODIs starting December 17 in Johannesburg.