India's journey into their ODI future begins with the series opener against South Africa at Wanderers.
As Kohli and Sharma near the twilight of their careers, young Indian players must step up to carry forward their legacy.
KL Rahul leads India in the series, eyeing a longer tenure as the ODI skipper.
Rinku Singh and Rajat Patidar may debut in this ODI series, showcasing their promising performances.
With key pacers absent, India leans on Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh to step up in the bowling department.
Johannesburg's spin-friendly surface benefits India's experienced spinners—Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
India can leverage Washington Sundar's all-round skills, contributing with bat and ball.