The hosts came storming back into the series after losing their first two games as they beat the Proteas by 48 runs in Visakhapatnam. Zaheer Khan feels that if the management showed faith in the same team despite their first two losses, they shouldn’t tinker with the team that won them their previous game.
Speaking to Cricbuzz, Zaheer explained why the Men in Blue shouldn’t tinker with their winning combination. He said:
Zaheer further said that even if conditions in Rajkot aren’t favoring spinners, both teams have an extra seam bowling option with the likes of Hardik Pandya for India and Dwaine Pretorius for the visitors. He added:
Zaheer Khan on whether South Africa can make changes
Although South Africa went down in their previous game, the 43-year-old feels that there is no need to make any changes to their bowling lineup for the next game.
Zaheer Khan feels there is a right balance in the side and they have bowled well in the previous two games. The left-armer stated:
Zaheer Khan also spoke about why the Proteas should stick to playing two spinners in Rajkot. He feels if there is any room for a change, it would be in the form of Quinton De Kock if he has recovered from his injury.
He added:
India will feel really good about themselves after that comprehensive win over South Africa in Visakhapatnam and will fancy themselves to level the series tomorrow.
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