India captain Rohit Sharma mentioned on Monday that he needs his crew to “obtain” what different Indian sides previously have didn’t in South Africa.
Since its first Take a look at collection in South Africa in 1992, India has by no means achieved success, and the Indian skipper mentioned that his crew is prepared for the problem. India will play South Africa within the first of the 2 Checks beginning right here on Tuesday.
“Need to obtain what no person has achieved on this a part of the world,” Rohit mentioned throughout the pre-match press convention.
Rohit additionally didn’t wish to discuss his cricketing future, simply saying that he needs to benefit from the sport. “I wish to play no matter cricket is there in entrance of me,” he mentioned.
Okay.L. Rahul is predicted to maintain wickets within the first Take a look at however the skipper mentioned it is going to be as much as the wicketkeeper-batter to resolve how lengthy he needs to don the gloves within the five-day format.
“I’m not certain how lengthy Okay.L. Rahul would wish to preserve wickets however he’s eager as of now,” mentioned Rohit.
India’s World Cup hero, Mohammed Shami was dominated out of the collection with an ankle harm and Rohit termed the speedster’s absence as a giant loss.
“Shami shall be a giant miss for what he has performed for us through the years. Somebody will replenish (the) gap, nevertheless it gained’t be straightforward,” he mentioned.