India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Likely To Miss T20, ODI Series

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and star cricketer Virat Kohli are likely to miss the white-ball series against South Africa.

As per the reports, Virat Kohli is yet to confirm his availability for the long series against the Proteas comprising three T20, three ODI and two-match tests series starting December 10. He might take a break after the tiring and heartbreaking World Cup.

Skipper Rohit Sharma hasn't played any T20 game since 2022. It is learned that this time Rohit Sharma may skip the one-dayers too.

Both the senior players are expected to join the team for the test series which begins on Boxing Day (December 26) at the Centurion.

Trying to move on from the heartbreaking defeat against Australia in the cricket World Cup finals, Virat Kohli is on holiday in London at present, while Rohit is in the United Kingdom, media reports claimed.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will soon announce the names travelling to South Africa for all three formats.

Currently, India has locked horns with Australia for a five-match T20 series leading it by 2-1. In the last T20 game, played at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium, the visitors marked a victory by five wickets. Chasing a big total of 222 runs, the Kangaroos were powered by Glenn Maxwell's quick ton of only 48 balls, studded with 8 fours and 8 sixes.

For India, Ruturaj Gaikwad too scored a century (123) off 57 balls with 13 fours, and 7 sixes.