Ravindra Jadeja may not feature in the first Test against South Africa

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India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could miss the first Test against South Africa after being diagnosed with a “viral illness”.

Jadeja has had the illness for the last two days and was even taken to hospital. However, it is understood that he could make a full recovery in two days’ time.

As a result, it is likely that the team management will have to decide on his participation on the morning of the first Test.

On a more positive note, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan will be fit for the first Test as he has recovered from a minor ankle injury he sustained prior to India’s departure to South Africa.

The first Test between South Africa and India will begin on January 5 in Cape Town.