IND vs SA: Bench strength on trial; Gill injury opens auditions as NZ series, T20 WC loom

Shubman Gill’s injury opens doors for T20I experimentation, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and potentially Sanju Samson vying for the opener’s spot. KL Rahul is being considered for a middle-order wicketkeeper role, while Rinku Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad also remain in contention. The bowling unit is largely stable, though Axar Patel’s absence might see Washington Sundar return.