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'Baarish ke aage koi kuch bol skta hai kya' - Fans react as 1st T20I between India and South Africa gets washed out in Durban

The first game of the much-anticipated India vs. South Africa T20I series got washed out in Durban on Sunday. The rain didn't allow the young Indian team to take on the hosts in the game

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The first game of the much-anticipated India vs. South Africa T20I series got washed out in Durban on Sunday. The rain didn't allow the young Indian team to take on the hosts in the game. This washout also hindered India's preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup.

It's worth noting that India has sent their young squad, as key players like Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Rohit Sharma, and star batter Virat Kohli have been rested. The team is being led by dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja has been appointed as his deputy. Notably, India will now play only seven T20Is ahead of the prestigious tournament.

The tournament is set to be organised in June 2024 in the Caribbean and the United States of America. India is likely to be led by skipper Rohit Sharma, as the Indian Cricket Board wants him to extend his tenure. Meanwhile, young players will be keen to perform in the ongoing series to confirm their place in the prestigious tournament.

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Meanwhile, Indian Cricket Board secretary Jay Shah has spoken about the captaincy role in the upcoming tournament. He has said that there is no need for clarity right now as IPL is still there. "What is the need to have clarity right now? The T20 World Cup is starting in June. We had the IPL before that and also the series against Afghanistan," said Jay Shah on Saturday.

However, India will now lock horns with South Africa in the 2nd T20I at St. George's Park in Gqeberha on December 12. After this series, India will host Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting in January. This series will be India's last international series before the T20I World Cup in Carrefour.

Here is how fans react to the rain-interrupted game:

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