It has been a week or so since the last ODI was played between South Africa and India, and for a while The Sports-Man forgot completely about cricket. However, we are back at the Wanderers in Johannesburg for the start of the first Test. Because of the shortened tour, only two tests have been scheduled, which makes this first test crucial for both teams.
Team selection is vital on both sides and an excellent start is required if any one of the teams wants to get the early advantage. The news is that South Africa has included Imran Tahir to play for them, which may be a surprise to many, seeing that SA has always preferred playing only seam bowlers up on the Highveld. But, Tahir has been in excellent form and I think it is the right option.
SA Team:
Graeme Smith (captain), Alviro Petersen, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Morné Morkel, Imran Tahir.
(Likely) Indian Team:
Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni (captain), Ravichandran Ashwin, Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma.
Play is starting at 10h30
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