India's veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav, ahead of the second Test against South Africa is set to be played in Guwahati from Saturday, shared his perspective as an attacking bowler.
Former cricketers expressed sharp criticism and concern after India's humiliating 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, where the hosts failed to chase down a target of 124. The loss has triggered questions about team selection, planning, and India's diminishing ability on turnin
India all-rounder Axar Patel explained the emphasis of staying patient and not getting swayed by the thought of executing "magic balls" on a surface that comes into the assistance of spinners, just like Kolkata's Eden Gardens on the second day of the opening Test against South Africa.
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At the end of the second session, SA was 18/1, with Aiden Markram (3*) unbeaten, trailing by 12 runs. India had gained a slender 30-run lead over SA, who had scored 159 in their first innings.
India ripped off South Africa for just 159 in their first innings on Day 1 of the first Test at the Edens Garden on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show with his five-wicket haul as India dominated South Africa on Day 1 of the first Test in Kolkata.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma underscored the threat that India's premier left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is capable of posing, irrespective of whether the surface offers turn to him or not.
Ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Indian captain Shubman Gill remained non-committal on the final playing XI, particularly on choosing between spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Gill said the decision will be made after assessing the pitch on match morning.