He is recovering from Covid. But it is no differerent to if he was unfit for any other reason. Or if they just didn't want to pick him. They can pick who they want.It had to be 'like for like' when he was substituted in the last match. But that has no bearing on this one.
Why did they start at 10.30?
If Gilchrist’s parents and de Villiers’ parents had a hybrid child that child would be Rishabh Pant. What an incredible player.