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India has let all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy spin24star sign up from the team only hours before the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, an unexpected action. For the one-day series against South Africa A in Rajkot, which will take place November 13–19, the youngster will instead join India A. Starting November 22, he should rejoin the senior team ahead of the second Test in Guwahati.

This decision runs against India's recent focus on preparing Reddy for international tours. His chances in the West Indies series were constrained; in the first Test at Ahmedabad, he only bowled four overs and none in Delhi, while his short batting innings at No.5 didn't help him to solidify his position.

Reddy's departure leaves wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who is red-hot after striking back-to-back, not-to-be-beaten centuries against South Africa A. India's selection seems obvious for the first match, as Rishabh Pant is also fit to reclaim the gloves.

"I don't think you can leave Jurel out for this Test—that's the short answer," assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Wednesday. "Given the way Dhruv has performed over the last six months, he's certain to play.