NEW DELHI: Four members of India’s Test squad, including skipper Shubman Gill, are set to arrive in Kolkata on Sunday evening along with the full South African contingent ahead of the opening Test of the two-match series.
“Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel will fly directly to Kolkata from Brisbane. They are expected to check in by evening,” a local team manager told PTI. “The South Africa entire squad will also check in on Sunday.”
The remaining Indian players are expected to reach in batches on Monday, with training scheduled to commence from Tuesday.
India clinches T20I series amid rain
The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia at Brisbane’s Gabba was washed out on Saturday after a storm swept across the ground. Suryakumar Yadav’s side had already secured the series 2-1.
Before rain halted play, India’s openers Shubman Gill (29 not out) and Abhishek Sharma (23 not out) had put together a brisk 52-run stand in under five overs.
Upcoming Tests
The first Test against South Africa will be held at Eden Gardens from November 14, followed by the second in Guwahati from November 22.
India started the current World Test Championship cycle with a 2-2 draw against England away from home and followed it up with a comprehensive series win over the West Indies at home last month.
(With PTI Inputs)
