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India vs South Africa 2nd Test will start from Saturday, 22nd November. Team India is trailing 0-1 in the series. Many questions were raised on the Eden Gardens pitch, after which all eyes are on Guwahati. After seeing the pitch here, the bowling coach of the visiting team, Pete Botha, has given a big statement. He said that if there is a turn here like in Kolkata, then Simon Harmer will become dangerous.
Bowling coach Botha also did not rule out the possibility of Kagiso Rabada playing in the second test. However, Rabada did not participate in the practice session on Thursday. Let us tell you that the dangerous bowler did not play even in Kolkata due to injury to his ribs during practice.
Botha said, “We are keeping an eye on Kagiso Rabada, a final decision will be taken in the next 24 hours.” Let us tell you that for the first time a Test match is going to be held in Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
What did the coach say about the pitch of Guwahati Stadium?
Regarding the pitch of Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Pete Botha said, “We were told that the pitch here is suitable for batting. But whether we keep grass on it or not, it will make a lot of difference. There are two days left, so it has to be seen whether we will see turn here before time.”
South Africa’s bowling coach is hopeful that off-spinner Simon Harmer will prove to be a match winner in the second test as well. Let us tell you that Harmer, who took 8 wickets in Kolkata, was chosen Player of the Match, his bowling was also a reason why India could not even achieve the target of 124.
simon harmer will be dangerous
Botha said about Harmer, “There is no problem with Simon Harmer’s shoulder. If the ball starts turning quickly in Guwahati like in Kolkata, then there are so many left-handed batsmen in India’s batting that he (Harmer) will become dangerous. Regarding the grass on the pitch, he said, “There are still two days left and it is difficult to guess whether more grass will be cut or not. But it’s clear it will make a difference.”