When asked if the two players would be considered for India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, head coach Gautam Gambhir came up with a blunt reply.

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI Highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed his first-ever ODI hundred, while Virat Kohli hit his 76th ODI fifty as India chased down 271 in 39.5 overs. The hosts clinched the series 2-1.

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Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan lauded the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management for their persistence with Ruturaj Gaikwad.

For Ruturaj Gaikwad, this opportunity could only come because skipper Shubman Gill, the opener and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer were out due to injuries.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has featured as an opening batter almost all of his career, but was given the No. 4 spot in the Indian team for the ODI series against South Africa.

Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad were in prime form in the second India vs South Africa ODI

Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed his first ODI century in the second India vs South Africa match on Wednesday, reaching the landmark in just 77 deliveries.

Virat Kohli's successive hundred, maiden century from Ruturaj Gaikwad (105) and KL Rahuls quickfire 66 not out propelled India to a formidable 358 for five against South Africa in the second ODI here on Wednesday.

South Africa star Dewald Brevis took a stunning catch during the side's first ODI of the three-match series against India in Ranchi on Sunday.