India, who lost the series 1-2 in 2018, are set for their maiden Test series win in South Africa.
The home team also lacks experience with players like AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn. Faf Du Plessis, Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander, all of whom were part of the 2018 series, retired from the sport.
Bumrah made his Test debut in that series and has gone on to become one of the leading bowlers in international cricket.
In a virtual media interaction, Elgar acknowledged Bumrah’s threat, but said it would be difficult to face an entire Indian attack.
“He (Bumrah) is a world-class bowler. If there is one bowler who can exploit the conditions in South Africa well, it will be him. But then again, we don’t focus on one man. Overall From India there is a beautiful, very good side.
“They have been a very good team for the last two to three years and have been touring for a long time,” said Elgar. Virat Kohli Over 40 on average in the 2018 series.
Elgar said senior bowler R Ashwin hasn’t had much success in South Africa but is one of the best spinners in world cricket.
South Africa had trained at the Wanderers till Tuesday while the Indians had trained at Centurion.
“India have had a very good bowling line especially playing away from home. We are very careful about who we are going to be up against.
“Being in South Africa, I think we are very much used to our home conditions. So instead of knowing here, I sit in the Indian dressing room knowing that they have to face our bowlers.”
South Africa have suffered a major setback ahead of the first match of the series as Enrique Nortje has been ruled out due to injury. Kagiso Rabada will lead the attack in the company of Duane Oliver, who has returned to play for South Africa following the expiration of the Kolpak deal in the UK, and Lungi Ngidi.
Elgar is hopeful that the weather will clear before the first Test and he hopes the pitches will have enough spice for the bowlers.
“There is always a bit of spice to South African wickets, especially in the Highveld region. I don’t see much change (from the last series). If you apply yourself as a batsman, if you apply your skills and your discipline. You can actually score runs in Centurion.
When asked about the match of both pace, he said, “Again, with the ball in hand you can take advantage of the conditions if you have the pace and bounce and if you have some skill and a little patience from the bowling point of view. Keep it.” attack.
Talking about the inexperience in the batting order, he said: “Professional cricket is about taking your chances and making the situation your own… If they don’t, others will knock on the door.
“But it’s always tough to play against the best team in the world. They have great bowling and we know that.”
On the return of Oliver, who had left South Africa to play county cricket in the UK, said he had been well received by the players.
“There is no bad feeling about what happened in the past. I want to win cricket matches and series for South Africa. I am pretty sure I have got 100% support.
“So, it’s nice to have him back. He’s learned a lot while playing in the UK. And so he’s bringing back a lot of the knowledge and experience that we need at the moment.
“He is a match winner and I am ready to take him back if he can win a cricket match for us.”
Elgar is also disappointed that the series will be played in front of empty stands with the rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa following the emergence of the Omicron version.
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