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South African Spinners Seek to Spin History in India
12 Nov
Summary
- South Africa's spin trio confident of matching India's spinners
- Coach Shukri Conrad compares India series to WTC final win
- South African spinners in good form after recent Pakistan tour
As South Africa prepares to take on India in a highly anticipated Test series starting on November 12, 2025, head coach Shukri Conrad is expressing confidence in his team's spin bowling attack. Conrad believes the trio of Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy and Simon Harmer can match up to India's experienced spinners and help the visitors "make history of their own" during the tour.
The South African coach has likened the upcoming series to his team's recent triumph in the World Test Championship final against Australia, a rare ICC event victory for the Proteas. Conrad is banking on his spinners' good form from the recent Pakistan tour to challenge the formidable Indian side on home soil.
While acknowledging the tough challenge of playing India in their own backyard, especially at the iconic Eden Gardens, Conrad is optimistic that his team's experience of playing in the Indian Premier League will help them adapt to the conditions more easily. The South African pacers are also expected to play a crucial role in the series, with the coach hinting that the Eden Gardens pitch may offer something for the fast bowlers as well.
