Nortje was not named in the ODI squad for matches that will be played before the T20Is in India. Regular captain Temba Bavuma returned to lead the side after missing the Pakistan series through injury but Tristan Stubbs was dropped from the squad. Rubin Hermann, who made his debut against Pakistan, kept his place.

Anrich Nortje returns to South Africa T20 squad for India series. His inclusion provides a timely lift, especially with premier pacer Kagiso Rabada ruled out for four weeks due to a rib injury.

South Africa took three wickets in the first session on the second day of the first cricket test against India, leaving the hosts on 138-4 at Eden Gardens.

Kagiso Rabada will miss the 2nd Test against India in Guwahati due to delay in recovery from a rib injury he sustained before the series opener in Kolkata

South Africa's captain wants to "play on the front foot" to once and for all stamp his team's authority in the Test format

India faces a challenging situation in the first cricket test against South Africa. Chasing 124 for victory, India was 10-2 at lunch on day three.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday set off on a three-day visit to South Africa to participate in the first-ever

After the ongoing Test Series gets over, India are all set to face South Africa in a three match ODI series beginning on November 30. This will be followed by a five-match T20I series beginning from December 9.