2024-01-02 15:15:40
The Indian cricket team is experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions on their tour of South Africa. After a draw in the T20I series, they emerged victorious in the ODI series with a 2-1 scoreline. However, their luck took a turn for the worse in the first Test match of the ongoing 2-match series.
Facing a crushing defeat, the Indian team struggled to make an impact with their batting lineup. With the exception of Rahul and Kohli, the rest of the team failed to make their presence felt on the pitch.
Former South African bowler Alan Donald had some strong words for the Indian team, stating that only Sachin Tendulkar has truly excelled on South African soil. He emphasized the importance of learning from Tendulkar’s batting techniques, particularly his ability to manipulate the bowlers and choose which balls to hit.
“Sachin is the only Indian player who has played well against us in South Africa,” Donald remarked. “Playing at middle-stump, he is adept at making the South African bowlers bowl as he sees fit. He would come forward on the pitch and put pressure on the bowlers to bowl where he wanted. Similarly, he hits only the ball that needs to be hit and leaves the other balls brilliantly. So the current Indian players should learn from him how to bat in South Africa.”
With the series hanging in the balance, the Indian team will need to regroup and take heed of Donald’s advice as they look to turn their fortunes around in the second Test match. As they strive for redemption, all eyes will be on the Indian batsmen to see if they can rise to the occasion and prove themselves in the challenging South African conditions.
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