Three years ago, on India’s previous tour to South Africa, there were some reservations about Jasprit Bumrah‘s ability to perform in red-ball cricket. Because it was his first tour with the Indian Test team, he was really excited. Fast forward to the present, when Virat Kohli’s men are preparing for another series against South Africa, and Bumrah is not only one of India’s most important weapons, but he is also considered to be among the top players in the world of cricket. South Africa captain Dean Elgar expressed similar sentiments, describing Bumrah as “world-class” ahead of the Boxing Day Test, which will begin on December 26 in Johannesburg.
“Bumrah has the ability to exploit” the South African conditions, according to the opening batter for the South African national team.
“He (Bumrah) is a world-class bowler,” says the coach. If there is one bowler who can take advantage of the South African conditions to a reasonable degree, it is him. But, once again, we don’t concentrate on a single individual. The overall picture of India is a fairly, pretty excellent one. In a virtual press conference held on Tuesday, Elgar added, “They’ve been a pretty good side for the previous two to three years and have been touring extremely well of late.” Elgar, who, along with Virat Kohli, was the only player in the 2018 series to score more than 40 runs per game, had nothing but respect for India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as well.
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“India’s bowling line-up has significantly improved, particularly when the team is playing away from home.” We’re very aware of the challenges we’ll be facing in the future. South Africa has been given a major setback ahead of the series opener with the injury to Anrich Nortje. Nortje will miss the entire series. Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the assault alongside Duanne Oliver, who has returned to the South African team following the expiration of his Kolpak contract in the United Kingdom, and Lungi Ngidi.
The highveld region of South Africa has always had a little spice to it, and this is especially true of the wickets there.” I don’t think there will be too many changes (from the last series). If you put in the effort as a batter, if you practice and perfect your abilities and disciplines, you will be able to rack up some serious runs in Centurion.
