Ranchi, Nov. 29 -- Indian stand-in captain KL Rahul has shed light on leading the side during the three-match ODI series against South Africa in the absence of injured Shubman Gill.

Rahul will be leading the side during the three-match ODI series, starting in Ranchi on November 30, after the 26-year-old Gill suffered a neck spasm during the second day of the opening Test in Kolkata against South Africa. Gill was taken to the hospital after he retired hurt in the first innings after facing just three deliveries.

Gill was ruled out of the second Test in Guwahati and also from the three-match ODI series against the Proteas after not recovering on time.

Speaking during the pre-match conference, Rahul revealed that when he was informed he w...