New Delhi, Nov 12: Punjab all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann has been included in the India squad for the second cricket Test against South Africa, starting on Saturday in Bengaluru.

Ind-SA series photos

"Gurkeerat Singh Mann has been included in the Indian Test team and will join the team for the second Test of the four-match Paytm Freedom Trophy in Bengaluru," a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) release said on Thursday.

(Spinners hand India 108-run victory over South Africa in Mohali Test)

The 25-year-old is a middle-order batsman and also bowls effective off-spin.

IANS