5 players India should include for South Africa series

#4 Parthiv Patel

The diminutive wicket-keeper batsman did make a bright comeback to the Indian team in their last home season and immediately made an impact.

He has been in decent form in the ongoing Ranji season and has all the traits to be India's backup wicket-keeper in South Africa. Also, he has the prowess to be a good batsman anywhere in the order and with his free-flowing skills, can easily take the game away from the opposition, especially in conditions where the ball is expected to do the talking.

Apart from this, he has the leadership credentials which will also be a huge plus for Kohli on the field.