South Africa batsmen train with five spinners ahead of third ODI
Cape Town, Feb 6 (PTI) South Africa called as many as five wrist spinners in the nets ahead of the third ODI against India here tomorrow, hoping it will help their struggling batsmen combat the combined threat of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.
Leggie Chahal and chinaman Yadav have wreaked havoc in the series, picking 13 wickets in the first two matches.
Pacer Kagiso Rabada said the team's performance so far has been unacceptable.
"Its not acceptable at all. India are a strong team. Theyve just beaten Australia (at home) comprehensively. I know theyve been playing all their games at home, but theyve been playing good cricket," said Rabada.
"It doesnt help that we have been going through a few changes and not been in the best form since the Champions Trophy in one-day cricket. We are still trying to catch up at the moment," he added.
The hosts have also been set back with a host of injuries. AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock have all been ruled out of the remaining matches on this Indian tour.
India lead the six-match ODI series 2-0