Former South Africa pacer Allan Donald has asked team India to be more creative ahead of the SA vs IND Cape Town Test match. To note, Rohit Sharma and Co. lost the first match by an innings as they look to bounce back in the SA vs IND 2nd Test starting in January 2024.
“You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot flatter and partnerships will stretch and that’s traditional as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests. The massive emphasis is on the new ball because traditionally if there’s a Southwesterly wind blowing across Newlands, then you know that is going to dry the pitch up,” said Allan Donald.
New ball will be crucial: Allan Donald
The veteran also went on to add that there will be some assistance for the spinners but it is not going to happen immediately. “There might be some little bit (assistance) available for spinners later on but it’s not going to happen. India in South Africa, no way will bring Indian spinners into it. So, you can forget that part. But your first innings bowling could reward you if you pitch the new ball a bit fuller and try to swing it for the first 25 to 30 overs. And then start mixing your pace,” said Donald.
India has never won a bi-lateral Test series in South Africa, having tried and failed on eight occasions. They have lost seven Test series while drawing one in South Africa. The visitors will look to finish the tour on a high after winning the SA vs IND 2nd Test in Cape Town.
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