Team India head coach Rahul Dravid has praised test skipper Virat Kohli for promoting a culture of fitness and energy in the team. India meets South Africa in three tests and three ODIs. The first test begins on December 26th at SuperSport Park, Centurion. “I was there when Virat Kohli made his debut, I was there when he played his first Test match and I beat him in that particular game. It’s really phenomenal to see him grow as a cricketer over the past 10 years is. just the kind of accomplishments he had for the team. The way he led the team and it was great. He fostered a culture of fitness and energy levels in the team. I look forward to being with working with him, he just keeps evolving and propelling himself, “Dravid told bcci.tv.
Regarding the upcoming series against South Africa, the coach said: “It has been a great country to tour and a very challenging place to play cricket, but also an exciting place to play the game. I have some fond memories of the game in South Africa Africa who won the friendly here as captain. Had some tough games here too, we made it to the final of the 2003 World Cup, that was a really good memory. So it’s a place that is very interested in its cricket “Games are well supported and well attended. I’m really looking forward to the series.”
“There is an expectation to win now. Every time India goes abroad, no matter where it is or what format we play, we are expected to be good enough to win and compete. It is not simply, South Africa is one of the most challenging conditions. ” to play cricket they play well at home so we have to do our best to win here, “he added.
The test series between India and South Africa will be part of the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. The updated schedule is as follows: The first test will take place December 26-30 at SuperSport Park, Centurion; The second test will take place from 3.-7. January 2022 at Wanderers, Johannesburg; The third test will take place January 11-15, 2022 in Newlands, Cape Town.
“We had some good training sessions, I was happy with the intensity the guys put up. The mental view I can see on the players was really good. We prepare well and yes we will from there come on, “said Dravid.
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“We have a few options, guys can get in and perform internationally and it’s a great sign of Indian cricket. Sometimes you have to make challenging and difficult decisions, but we build on that depth.” it gives us an opportunity to be competitive that day regardless of which XI we play, “he added.
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