Rishabh Pant will lead India in the T20I series against South Africa 

Rishabh Pant will lead India in the T20I series against South Africa after KL Rahul was ruled out of the series due to a right groin injury.

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has also been ruled out of the series owing to injury.

Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is going to lead India in the series now.

Hardik Pandya has been appointed vice-captain.

India's Designated captain Rohit Sharma, former captain Virat Kohli and premier paceman Jasprit Bumrah are among a clutch of top players who have been rested for this series after more than two months of IPL cricket.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant as Captain and Hardik Pandya as vice-captain for the home series against South Africa.