Cape Town, First Published Jan 10, 2022, 2:15 PM IST
India won the first Test of the three-Test series between India and South Africa and South Africa won the second Test. The Test series ended in a 1-1 draw.
The 3rd Test in Cape Town is the most important Test to decide the outcome of the series. The last Test starts on the 11th (tomorrow) in Cape Town.
Captain Virat Kohli, who did not play in the 2nd Test due to injury, will play in the next Test. So Hanuma Vihari, who played in the 2nd Test, will be dropped to replace him. Ajinkya Rahane and Pujara will play in the 3rd Test as they will be given 2 more chances. It has been reported that Hanuma Vihari will be removed.
It has been reported that Mohammad Siraj, who was injured while bowling in the 2nd Test, will not play in the 3rd Test and will be replaced by Ishant Sharma. Umesh Yadav is a better fast bowler than Ishant Sharma. But it has been reported that Umesh Yadav will not get a chance in the playing XI and Ishant Sharma will replace Siraj.
Proposed Indian team:
KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Pujara, Kohli (captain), Rahane, Rishabh Pund (wicket keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Tagore, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Bumra.
Last Updated Jan 10, 2022 2:15 PM IST
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