Australia seamer Tom Straker expressed his thoughts as he surpassed ace South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada's best bowling figures in the U-19 WC final/semi-final (6/25) in the second semi-final against Pakistan on Thursday.
Former India batter Aakash Chopra stated that the Punjab Kings franchise went for Harshal Patel as they needed an experienced Indian bowling option to bowl along with left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh.
India has travelled to South Africa for nine times since 1992/93 and has never won a series in SA. Previously, they drew the series in 2010-2011 season under MS Dhoni's captaincy. They have only won five Tests in South Africa.
Bumrah's second-inning six-wicket haul made all the difference as, despite Aiden Markram's ton, South Africa could set only 79 for India to wrap up this Test in around 1.5 days, which India chased down successfully. Following the win, Pietersen suggested funnily that a series decider coul
Cricket commentator and former India player Aakash Chopra has said Shubman Gill has "a slight technical deficiency in his batting" and while this approach may suit flat pitches and white ball cricket, "it does not work in Test cricket".