Middle-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says the current Indian batting line-up is experienced enough to deal with lateral movement on fast-paced pitches in South Africa and he has no doubt that the Virat Kohli-led side will do well in the Rainbow Nation. Will do
Pujara said the recent overseas success has made India a confident unit and this will be reflected in the three-Test series starting Sunday.
In a video posted by BCCI, Pujara said, “When you are a visiting team, you know there is pace and bounce and there is lateral speed and when you go out of India it is always a matter of facing fast bowlers. It’s a big challenge.” Twitter handle.
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“This team has learned that and it is a more balanced batting line-up and I think we will be able to tackle that and with our preparation I am sure we will put up a good show.”
Pujara also felt that the experience of playing in South Africa would also be good for him.
“…Most of the (Indian) players have played in South Africa in the past, this is an experienced side and from a preparation point of view, we know what is expected of us.
“Most teams play well in their home conditions and it is the same with the South African team. He has one of the best bowling line-ups and facing one of the best fast bowlers has always been challenging,” said the 33-year-old from Rajkot.
India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after beating Australia 2-1 in the four-match series earlier in the year.
Virat Kohli’s men claimed a 2-1 victory in the rubber of five Test matches in England before the fifth Test was canceled due to COVID-19.
“Doing well in England and Australia will make a big difference in the confidence and confidence of this team that we can win overseas, we can win in any conditions,” Pujara said.
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“And with our bowling and batting line-up, I am very confident that we have the potential to win a series in South Africa.”
Pujara has lacked consistency since 2020 as his last century came in January 2019 in Australia. He has scored two fifties in the last 10 innings but could not convert them into big scores.
The Indian batting mainstay said he now has better clarity on how to go about things, having played in these conditions here before.
“When I came here in 2011, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel were at their peak, I toured again in 2013 and 2017, so I understood what to expect.
“With experience you learn a lot of things, I think you start believing in your preparation and not many things need to change. Because of my tours to South Africa and Australia, I know the conditions a little better.
“With that experience I know how to prepare, what kind of shots to play and what kind of shots to avoid, so you are a little clear with your preparation and mindset.”
The Indian team is staying inside the Bio-Bubble at a resort with a lot of open space.
“It’s the best bubble I’ve been a part of, you can walk around, get some fresh air, lots of places to move around, which helps with mental preparation, so you’re a lot more relaxed, getting closer.” Being nature.”
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