After clinching the T20 & ODI series, South Africa now eye the Test series starting in Mohali on November 5. Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on two key factors ahead of the series - how the visitors will tackle the challenge of turning pitches and the potency of the South African attack in conditions that are unlikely to give them too much assistance.
South Africa and the possibility of a rank turner
The losses in the T20 and ODI series may make India desperate enough to roll out rank turners in at least one of the matches of the upcoming Test series and Manjrekar feels South Africa don't have enough experience on these kind of tracks.
The losses in the T20 and ODI series may make India desperate enough to roll out rank turners in at least one of the matches of the upcoming Test series and Manjrekar feels South Africa don't have enough experience on these kind of tracks.
Turners will test South Africa batsmen
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar talks about the challenge the South Africa batsmen face in the Test series against India with the possibility of rank turners
Running out of pace?
Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander form the backbone of South Africa's attack, but Manjrekar feels that the nature of the pitch and lack of assistance from conditions could hamper Morkel and Philander's effectiveness.
Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander form the backbone of South Africa's attack, but Manjrekar feels that the nature of the pitch and lack of assistance from conditions could hamper Morkel and Philander's effectiveness.
Morkel, Philander may not be a big force in India
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar talks about South Africa's formidable bowling attack and the challenges they face while bowling on Indian pitches