Suryakumar Yadav will continue as the captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa, while KL Rahul will captain the three-match ODI series. Jasprit Bumrah has been named Rohit Sharma's deputy for the two-Test series starting on December 26, where Rahul will handle wicketkeeping duties. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have requested a break from the white-ball leg of the tour.