India’s captain fantastic, Virat Kohli, achieved a stratospheric average of 75 last year, and he’ll be backed up by the likes of the impressive Cheteshwar Pujara when the tourists take to the field. But they will face the terrifying South African pace attack of Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander, which many consider to be the most lethal bowling attack in the world. The scrap between South African batsmen Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla and Indian spin kings Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will also be mesmerising stuff.
And as the player auction for the glitzy, cash-drenched Indian Premier League just happens to be held on January 27 – slap bang in the middle of this Test match – any players hungry for lucrative contracts may be extra eager to dazzle with some crowd-pleasing action. It’s sure to be a memorable encounter that’s a must-watch, not only for cricket aficionados, but for anyone who enjoys elite sporting superstars doing what they do best. Bring it on.
South Africa v India, from Wednesday 24 January, 8.25am, Sky Sports Cricket/HD (CH 514/504)
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