Sourav Ganguly: Tests in South Africa will be a different ball game

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly urges India not to get carried away by the ‘A’ team’s success in South Africa

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said that India should not get carried away by India A’s success in South Africa and that the Test series against the Proteas will be a “different ball game altogether”.

“No doubt, India A are playing well in the ongoing South Africa series. But it will be a different ball game altogether when the actual Test series begins.

“We cannot deny the fact that we are playing good cricket these days. But things will be [more] difficult than what it is now,” the former India captain told reporters.

“The performance of our fast bowlers will be the key in South Africa. The conditions are ideal for pace bowling. The current crop of Indian bowlers is a good lot so it’s imperative for them to maintain their rhythm and do well in South Africa,” Ganguly said.

Ganguly also paid homage to Sachin Tendulkar, who is closing in on his 200th Test match and may reach the landmark in the series in South Africa.

“It’s going to be a huge achievement…I don’t think anybody can ever match that feat (of playing 200 Tests),” he added.