IND vs SA T20: Hardik Pandya Back, Team India's "Big Man" Returns

• India and South Africa will play a five-match T20 series, with the first match in Cuttack on December 9.
• Shubman Gill returns as captain and Hardik Pandya makes a comeback after injury, strengthening the T20 squad.
• Hardik Pandya's return provides crucial all-round capabilities, enhancing the team's balance in batting and bowling.
• The T20 squad sees significant changes from the ODI team, with only a few players like Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh common to both.
• Predicted squad includes Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's return significantly boosts India's T20 team strength.