Graeme Smith, Faf Du Plessis Offer Key Advice to South Africa Players Ahead of India Tour

Graeme Smith, Faf du Plessis offer key advice to South Africa players ahead of India tour

Ahead of South Africa’s two-Test series against India starting November 14, former captains Graeme Smith and Faf du Plessis have called on the Proteas batters to show resilience and start the tour strongly. The trio believes that a confident start in Kolkata could set the tone for a competitive series against an in-form Indian side. South Africa haven’t won a Test series in India since 2000 and last won a Test match there in 2010. The team’s bat…

Graeme Smith: 'Crucial for South Africa to start well' in India

Du Plessis agreed while Amla said batting could make the difference between both teams

Kolkata quite a good place to bat: Graeme Smith - Revsportz

SA20 India day in Mumbai. (PC: RevSportz) Shamik Chakrabarty, Mumbai India won in the penultimate over of the final day, but Hashim Amla was resplendent in his twin tons. That India-South Africa Test, in February 2010, was one of the memorable games that Eden Gardens has hosted. Back then, Eden, one of the most storied venues in the world, used to be a regular Test centre. Fifteen years down the line, things have changed.  Kolkata is hosting a T…

Getting Off To A Good Start Will Be Key For SA Against India: Graeme Smith

SA20 India Day: As South Africa prepare for their two-Test series against India beginning in Kolkata on Friday, former captain Graeme Smith said the visitors’ top order must find a way to blunt Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal opening spells before India’s