The Indian team first played in the Durban Test on South African soil in 1992. The Indian team has played 20 Tests since then, winning only three Tests in 2006, 2010 and 2018. South Africa win 10 Tests The other matches were ‘draws’. The Indian team has never won a Test series in South Africa.
It is a great relief to the Indian team and the goalie that the ‘killer’ fast bowler Andrich Norde, who is challenging the Indian team this time, has been ruled out due to injury.
The Indian team is currently in South Africa for a three-match Test and three-match ODI series. The first Test series will kick off on December 26 at Boxing Day at the Super Sport Park in Centurion. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, 59, said:
The Indian team has never won a trophy on South African soil. This time it’s the right time. There is no better time than now. The goalie is a great captain and an influential captain who has got a team of the best players.
However, the South African team will not give up so easily on home soil. But we have the best players. For me, the Indian team will succeed. I will always say this.
Thus he said.
Former India captain Wasim Jaffer said, “Rabada, the South African fast bowler, will be a challenge for the Indian batsmen. But our batteries are not like before. However, it will be a challenging series, ”he said.
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Former South African fast bowler Nidini said, “The bowling of the Indian team is excellent. But the South African players are well aware of their home soil strength. I know our players will succeed as they know the pitches here very well, ”he said.
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