Cape Town: South Africa face a setback in the second Test against India. Pacer Gerald Coetzee ruled out due to infection. Earlier, captain Temba Bahuma was also ruled out of the Cape Town Test due to injury. Dean Elgar, who will play the last Test, will lead the team. India, who lost the first Test, must win to avoid losing the series.
Lungi Ingidi may replace Kotsi in the starting XI. Avesh Khan may replace Praseet Krishna in the Indian line-up. The performance of the Indian pacers in the first Test was disappointing. With this, the team management is ready to make a change. The crucial match is on January 3.
23-year-old Kotsi made his debut in the South African team this year. He gained attention with his excellent performances including in the ODI World Cup. This time, Mumbai Indians had brought the player to the team in the IPL. After 30 years, India lost the golden opportunity to achieve a Test win on South African soil with the centurion’s defeat. The Proteas won on the strength of Dean Elgar who scored 185 runs and Kagiso Rabade who took five wickets in the first innings and two wickets in the second innings.
2023-12-30 07:53:19
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