Rohit Sharma is all geared up to lead the Board President’s XI in the lone three-day tour game against South Africa which begins on Thursday in Vizianagaram. It’s an opportunity for him to cement his place in the longest format and becoming a permanent choice across formats. Since he has replaced KL Rahul as an opening option, a lot has to be proven by the HITMAN.

Umesh Yadav, who recently replaced injure Jasprit Bumrah, will also be looking to produce a good show in the series. Other Test regulars Mayank Agarwal and Hanuma Vihari are also in the line-up.

When and what time will the Board President’s XI vs South Africa, 3-day tour game start?

The Board President’s XI vs South Africa, 3-day practice Test will start on September 26 at 9:00 AM IST.

Where will the Board President’s XI vs South Africa 3-day tour game be held?

The Board President’s XI vs South Africa will be held at Dr PVG Raju ACA Sports Complex, Vizianagaram.

What are the squads for the Board President’s XI vs South Africa tour game?

Board President’s XI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, AR Easwaran, Karun Nair, Siddhesh Lad, KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Jalaj Saxena, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Avesh Khan, Ishan Porel, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav

South Africa Test squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Temba Bavuma (vc), Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock, Dean Elgar, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Vernon Philander, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Rudi Second.