Bumrah made his Test debut in that series and has gone on to become one of the leading bowlers in international cricket. Elgar acknowledged the Bumrah threat, but said the Indian attack will be tough to face
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa captain Elgar. Pics/AFP, Getty Images
South Africa captain Dean Elgar feels the Indian pace attack has improved immensely, especially overseas, and Jasprit Bumrah is best-placed to exploit the spicy conditions in the Rainbow Nation.
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India, who lost the series 1-2 back in 2018, are primed for their maiden Test series win in South Africa. The home team also lacks in experience with the likes AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, Faf Du Plessis, Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander, who were all part of the 2018 series, retired from the game.
Bumrah made his Test debut in that series and has gone on to become one of the leading bowlers in international cricket. Elgar acknowledged the Bumrah threat, but said the Indian attack will be tough to face. “He [Bumrah] is a world-class bowler. If there is one bowler who can exploit South African conditions pretty well, it would be him. But again, we don’t focus on one guy. India as a whole are a pretty, pretty good side.
“They’ve been a pretty good side for the last two to three years and have toured well of late,” he said. Elgar said senior bowler R Ashwin has not had too much success in South Africa but remains one of the best spinners in world cricket. South Africa had their training at the Wanderers till Tuesday while the Indians trained in Centurion.
“India have been an immensely improved bowling line-up especially playing away from home as well. We’re very mindful of what we’re going to be up against. Being in South Africa I would like to think we’re a lot more accustomed to our home conditions. So, I rather be sitting here knowing that than possibly sitting in Indian dressing room knowing that they have to face our bowlers,” Elgar added.
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