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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 17, 2023, 12:16:01 IST
With a clutch of new-gen stars lining up to make their presence felt, India's journey into their ODI future will hit its first stop during the opening match against South Africa at the hulking Wanderers on Sunday. Scepticism may be in the air about the relevance of an ODI series with a T20 World Cup in sight, but for India, and to a good extent for the Proteas as well, this face-off signifies the arrival of a fresh line, building up ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.Read Less
With the T20 World Cup taking place next year, Rahul said he would also be open to reprising the role in the shortest format.
The wicketkeeper-batter has stood-in as India skipper in the past, but a successful outcome here could potentially land the Bengaluru man the ODI captaincy for a longer duration.
None then will be in more focus than KL Rahul, who will lead India in this three-match series.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have built lofty castles in white ball formats over the last decade and a half, but now they are in the evening of their careers, and the younger Indian names will need to carry forward their legacy.
Scepticism may be in the air about the relevance of an ODI series with a T20 World Cup in sight, but for India, and to a good extent for the Proteas as well, this face-off signifies the arrival of a fresh line, building up ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
With a clutch of new-gen stars lining up to make their presence felt, India's journey into their ODI future will hit its first stop during the opening match against South Africa at the hulking Wanderers on Sunday.
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