South Africa name 21-man squad for 3-Test series against India, Rabada and Nortje find place in Elgar-led side

South Africa have named a full-strength enlarged squad for the 3-Test series against India, starting from Boxing Day. Dean Elgar will lead the side which also features big names Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.

South Africa on Tuesday named a 21-man enlarged squad for a 3-Test series against India which will start on December 26 after having postponed due to concerns over the new Omicron variant of Covid. Dean Elgar will lead the side which will also feature regulars, Aiden Makram, Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.

Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa impressively at the T20 World Cup, will be vice-captain of the Test team.