New Delhi: India have announced an unchanged 17-man squad for the remaining two Tests of the four-match series against South Africa.
Seamers Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh have retained their place after being released ahead of second Test to play in the Ranji Trophy tournament.
India are currently leading the series by 1-0 following their 108-run win over the visitors at Mohali. The second Test between two sides was called-off on Wednesday because of persistent rain and wet outfield.
India will now play the third Test against South Africa at Nagpur from November 25 while fourth and the final Test is likely to be played at Feroz Shah Kotla Ground from December 3 , if Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) gets clearance from the government.
Indian Squad:
Virat Kohli (capt), M Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Amit Mishra, Varun Aaron, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul, Stuart Binny and Gurkeerat Singh.