4Photo© dnaindia.comIND vs SA: India release star all-rounder before Eden Gardens Test vs South Africa, coach explains reason
India is set to welcome the World Test champions, South Africa, for a two-match series commencing on Friday, November 14, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The home team enters the series as the clear favorites, yet they are aware that the Proteas can present a tougher challenge than they did during their recent tours.
Shubman Gill’s squad approaches the series following a convincing 2-0 victory over the West Indies. However, South Africa’s recent performances serve as a reminder to not underestimate them; their ‘A’ team successfully chased down 417 runs against a bowling lineup that included Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Kuldeep Yadav.
For South Africa, it has been a lengthy wait to secure a Test series win in India. Their last triumph on Indian soil dates back to the 1999-2000 series, and they have not claimed a single Test victory in India since that unforgettable win in Nagpur in February 2010.