IND vs SA:Tests won in Africa, but series yet to be won

Tests won in Africa, but series yet to be won: Eye on first Test series win in South Africa

India has to play 2 test matches on South Africa tour.

Indian team these days. On tour to Africa. After T20 and ODI, now it is the turn of 'Test'. This two-Test series is an opportunity in which history can either change, or it can remain intact. Like every African tour, this time too India is looking for its first Test series win in Africa. It is not that it has been difficult for India to win matches in Africa, but the real battle has been to capture the series. India won at least one Test in 4 of the last five African Test tours, but lost the series four times, while once the affair ended in a draw. However, this time the team definitely has some questions before the Boxing Day Test-

Top order- headache at number-3

Rahane-Pujara will not be in the overseas Test for the first time since 2012. In such a situation, there are some questions on number-3. Shubman has played as an opener in 16 out of 18 tests in his career. His competition is with Yashasvi, who has scored 171, 57, 38 runs in the last 3 innings. In the last 3 innings at number-3, Shubman has scored 6,10 and 29* runs.

Allrounder- Shardul is the option

There is scope for discussion on number-8 also. R. Either Ashwin or Shardul Thakur will get a place in the team. Given the fast bowling conditions, Shardul can come into the team, but it will be a difficult decision for Rohit to leave out Ashwin, who has become one of the great Test players.

Wicketkeeper - Rahul-Bharat in race

Shreyas-Jadeja's place in the middle order is confirmed. The question is only about the wicketkeeper. The two keeping options are Rahul and KS Bharat. When Bharat plays, the top order batting looks weak. If Rahul plays, the lack of a specialist keeper may be missed on a bouncy pitch. Rahul has played only in first class matches as a keeper.

Pacer- Prasidh can make debut

It is almost certain that Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj will play. In such a situation, one will have to choose between Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh Krishna for the third place. Mukesh Kumar played on the Windies tour, but his speed is less than famous. In such a situation, Prasidh may get a chance to make his Test debut.