🏏 India vs South Africa Test Squad 2025 – Full Team.
🏏 India vs South Africa Test Squad 2025 – Full Team, Key Highlights & Major Talking Points
Date: November 6, 2025
By: Cricket Blogger News Desk
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced Team India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, starting November 14, 2025.
This series marks the return of long-format cricket action, featuring a mix of experienced players and young stars eager to prove themselves.
🇮🇳 Team India Test Squad vs South Africa 2025
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain & Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Full Squad:
Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
🌟 Major Highlights
1. Rishabh Pant Returns:
After a long recovery from his accident, Rishabh Pant makes a heroic return to the Test squad — and this time as vice-captain. His presence adds energy and balance behind the stumps and in the middle order.
2. New-Look Batting Line-Up:
With seniors like Rohit Sharma rested and Virat Kohli unavailable, the spotlight now shifts to the young guns — Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and Devdutt Padikkal — to deliver on home soil.
3. Bowling Combination:
India’s spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel will play a key role, backed by pace aces Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
4. No Place for Mohammed Shami:
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has once again been left out of the squad. Selectors seem to be investing in youth, with Akash Deep earning a call-up.
🏟️ Match Schedule
- 1st Test: November 14–18, 2025 – Kolkata
- 2nd Test: November 22–26, 2025 – Guwahati
South Africa will play a three-day warm-up match before the first Test.
🔍 What to Expect
This short series will play an important role in India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign. The focus will be on team balance, fitness, and form.
Fans are eager to see how Pant’s aggressive style blends with Gill’s calm leadership on the field.
💬 Expert’s Take
“India’s Test squad shows clear signs of transition. Pant’s return boosts morale, while Gill’s leadership offers calmness. The combination of youth and experience looks promising, though Shami’s absence is notable.”
— Cricket Analyst, Blogger Desk
📸 Final Thoughts
With South Africa known for their pace and India’s spin-friendly conditions, the upcoming Test series promises a thrilling battle of skills and temperament.
Two teams. Two Tests. One epic showdown awaits cricket fans around the world!
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