IND vs SA T20Is: Who Will Replace Deepak Chahar In India Playing 11 Vs South Africa?

India could be in trouble as their star pacer Deepak Chahar is likely to be absent for the first IND vs SA T20 scheduled on December 10 (Sunday).

India could be in trouble as their star pacer Deepak Chahar is likely to be absent for the first IND vs SA T20 scheduled on December 10 (Sunday).

Deepak Chahar had to depart during the IND vs AUS series due to his father's brain stroke. Given his probable absence for IND vs SA 1st T20, here's a glimpse of what India's bowling lineup could shape up to be.

Deepak Chahar was initially part of both the ODI and T20 squads for India’s series against South Africa. However, if he doesn't make it to IND vs SA 1st T20I, India have backup options with "four other pacers available".

Deepak Chahar has appeared in 25 T20Is to date and has secured 31 wickets since making his debut in 2018.

Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj and Mukesh Kumar are anticipated to lead India's pace attack in IND vs SA 1st T20I on Sunday.

India's spin options are likely to include Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar

India's potential bowling line-up for IND vs SA 1st T20I could feature Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja.