Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir feels opening batter Rohit Sharma missing the Test series against South Africa is a ‘massive blow’ for the visitors ahead of the tour. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (December 13) confirmed that Rohit has been ruled out of the three-match Test series against South Africa due to a hamstring issue. Priyank Panchal has replaced Rohit Sharma in the Test squad. “Great opportunity for youngster to pick up this opportunity and make the country proud,” Gambhir added. According to an official statement, the Cricket Association for Blind in India, Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India, Cricket Association for the Deaf in India and the Wheelchair Cricket Association of India are the members of the newly formed DCCI approved by the BCCI.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 14, 2021 16:16 UTC