Top 5 areas India needs to concentrate on for the ODI series against South Africa
Dhoni and De Villiers will be tested to their limits during the ODI seriesWith the ODI series against South Africa starting on October 11, there are a few details the Indian cricket team will need to concentrate on. After being able to break the World cup jinx against the Proteas, they would want to utilise the conditions the home turfs are going to offer them with.With the best of the teams finding it tough against the South Africans even on their own soil, the following would be some key points they would have to work on, if India are to come out on top against the visitors.
#5 Fast bowlers need to take up the responsibility
With the Indian spinners all set to utilize their opportunity to dominate the series, the faster bowlers have to take up the responsibility of complementing them sufficiently and making adequate use of the shiny new Kookaburra ball.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar needs to swing back to form as he is one of those bowlers who would provide the captain with assured wickets early on in the innings. His ability to trouble the left-handers with ease is a welcome armor in Dhoni’s attack.
Mohit Sharma has to be sharp in the death overs especially with the likes of De Villiers and Duminy both capable of clearing the ground and causing major havoc during this phase. With the Haryana lad chosen especially for his death over prowess, he will have to deliver the goods.
Umesh Yadav who had impressive outings in the World Cup and recently concluded Sri Lankan tour has to be fast and quick, intimidating the South African line-up, giving them a taste of their own medicine. He would also have to be economical towards the end and not undo the work done by the spinners in the middle phase.