Happy to see C Pujara finally get recognised as VC for his contributions over the years after that position was ungratefully snatched away from him during Aus tour.
I'd hope he still captains the team in that first match..
While the BCCI release did not elaborate on Vihari's absence, ESPNcricinfo has learned that the Hyderabad batter is heading to South Africa as part of the India A squad for three four-day matches starting November 23. Vihari is currently playing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20s for Hyderabad, and though he wasn't initially part of the India A squad, it is understood he has been added to it.
While the BCCI release did not elaborate on Vihari's absence, ESPNcricinfo has learned that the Hyderabad batter is heading to South Africa as part of the India A squad for three four-day matches starting November 23. Vihari is currently playing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20s for Hyderabad, and though he wasn't initially part of the India A squad, it is understood he has been added to it.
New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has written to the Maharashtra government to allow 100 per cent crowd for the second Test of the two-match series between India and New Zealand, beginning December 3.