New Delhi: India’s tour of South Africa starts on December 10. The Indian team has arrived for the series. They’ll play three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests against South Africa.
Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian team in the first T20 match in Durban. Dravid thinks South African pitches challenge batting. Batsmen need a clear game plan.
Before leaving for Africa, Coach Rahul Dravid urged each player to make a match-winning contribution. “It’s tough to bat; stats show that,” Dravid said. “Especially in Centurion and Johannesburg, it’s among the hardest.
Batsmen must plan their approach clearly and practice for it,” he emphasized. Mental stability is key, more than physical, to play in Africa.
Dravid stressed individual strategies over a uniform playing style. “Clear strategies and effective execution matter,” he said. Mentality matters on the field, contributing to wins is vital.
India dominates ICC rankings like never before. Five Indian players top nine categories. Recently, Mohammad Siraj nearly reclaimed the top ODI bowler spot.
