SportsTime
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips
No Result
View All Result
SportsTime247

India vs South Africa: Prasad Reveals Reasons Behind MSD Exclusion

Sportstime247by Sportstime247
Reading Time: 2 mins read
August 30, 2019
30
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
India vs South Africa

Photo: Reuters

On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced 15 men squad for the upcoming T20Is Series against South Africa. India vs South Africa T20 series has been starting from 15th September in Dharamshala. Meanwhile, the exclusion of MS Dhoni from the squad is the hot topic among fans. However, team India Head Selector MSK Prasad has given an explanation about his exclusion from the squad.

Team Announced For The Upcoming Series 

Squad: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya.

Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini

MS Dhoni Exclusion From The Squad

Earlier when the reports suggested that the selectors were unlikely to pick the veteran MS Dhoni for the upcoming series, social media went angry and trolled Indian selectors. However, now, when the actual squad has been announced for the T20Is series, the report comes true. And Dhoni is not in the 15 men squad.

Although, Team India Selectors has come up with a something good for Dhoni’s fans. MSK Prasad has now explained why he is absent in the squad. Talking to India Today, Prasad said Dhoni himself has expressed his absence from the series. And he is not available for the Team India in between India vs South Africa T20 series.

“Yes he was unavailable for selection,” MSK Prasad told India Today.

Also Read: United Arab Emirates Introduces 90-Ninety New Cricket Format

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not played any match since the World Cup 2019. He had taken two months rest from the cricketing career. So, thats why he is unavailable for the series against South Africa. Hence, after this India’s next assignment is against Bangladesh in November month.

With the exclusion of MSD, Rishabh Pant has got another opportunity to settle down his place in the team. And the series between South Africa will be a crucial one for the youngster wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

Tags: MS Dhoni
Sportstime247

Sportstime247

Related Posts

WATCH: Power-Hitting Giant Kieron Pollard Smacks 7 Sixes in 8 Balls in CPL 2025
Cricket

WATCH: Power-Hitting Giant Kieron Pollard Smacks 7 Sixes in 8 Balls in CPL 2025

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 2, 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin drops a huge hint about his post-IPL future
Cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin drops a huge hint about his post-IPL future

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 1, 2025
Sanjay Manjrekar Breaks Silence on 2019 'Bits and Pieces' Remark About Ravindra Jadeja
Cricket

Sanjay Manjrekar Breaks Silence on 2019 ‘Bits and Pieces’ Remark About Ravindra Jadeja

by Chaithanya Gulapala
August 30, 2025
Sachin Tendulkar finally shares his true feelings when asked about Steve Bucknor
Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar finally shares his true feelings when asked about Steve Bucknor

by Chaithanya Gulapala
August 29, 2025
South Africa legend AB de Villiers drops a major hint at RCB return ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket

South Africa legend AB de Villiers drops a major hint at RCB return ahead of IPL 2026

by Chaithanya Gulapala
August 25, 2025
7 Records Of Captain Cool MS Dhoni That May Never Be Broken in Cricket
Cricket

7 Records Of Captain Cool MS Dhoni That May Never Be Broken in Cricket

by Chaithanya Gulapala
August 24, 2025

Latest

WATCH: Power-Hitting Giant Kieron Pollard Smacks 7 Sixes in 8 Balls in CPL 2025

WATCH: Power-Hitting Giant Kieron Pollard Smacks 7 Sixes in 8 Balls in CPL 2025

September 2, 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin drops a huge hint about his post-IPL future

Ravichandran Ashwin drops a huge hint about his post-IPL future

September 1, 2025
Sanjay Manjrekar Breaks Silence on 2019 'Bits and Pieces' Remark About Ravindra Jadeja

Sanjay Manjrekar Breaks Silence on 2019 ‘Bits and Pieces’ Remark About Ravindra Jadeja

August 30, 2025
Sachin Tendulkar finally shares his true feelings when asked about Steve Bucknor

Sachin Tendulkar finally shares his true feelings when asked about Steve Bucknor

August 29, 2025
South Africa legend AB de Villiers drops a major hint at RCB return ahead of IPL 2026

South Africa legend AB de Villiers drops a major hint at RCB return ahead of IPL 2026

August 25, 2025
7 Records Of Captain Cool MS Dhoni That May Never Be Broken in Cricket

7 Records Of Captain Cool MS Dhoni That May Never Be Broken in Cricket

August 24, 2025
WATCH: Rohit Sharma Gives Thumbs Up to a Fan in Mumbai Traffic

WATCH: Rohit Sharma Gives Thumbs Up to a Fan in Mumbai Traffic

August 23, 2025
Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming: Where and How to Watch in India

Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming: Where and How to Watch in India

August 21, 2025
7 ODI Records Of Virat Kohli That May Last Forever

Six ODI Records Of Virat Kohli That May Last Forever

August 21, 2025
"Who can he replace?" - Ajit Agarkar's blunt take on Shreyas Iyer's omission from Asia Cup 2025

“Who can he replace?” – Ajit Agarkar’s blunt take on Shreyas Iyer’s omission from Asia Cup 2025

August 19, 2025

News-Topics

Fantasy Tips

Latest News

Cricket News

Football News

Other Sports News

Events

IPL

The Hundred 2023

Caribbean Premier League 2023

English Premier League 2023-24

Asia Cup 2023

Big Bash League 2023

The Ashes

Site Links

Contact us

About us

Join us

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Terms & Conditions

Sitemap

Follow us

© 2021-23 Sportstime247.com All rights reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips

© 2020-23 Sportstime247