Following a winning start at Centurion, Team India went on to lose the next two Tests from a strong position before being hammered in the One Day International series. While the INDIA appeared to be in control in the dead-rubber third ODI at Newlands, Cape Town on Sunday, the lower order let them down, falling five runs short.
Experienced South African pacer Dale Steyn has stated that the Men In Blue missed star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the Men In Blue managed to win a single ODI game in the recently concluded series. Steyn recognized him as a "great cricketer," saying the batsman would have made a difference with both the bat and the ball in hand.
"Someone like Sir Ravi Jadeja was missed greatly." I simply think he's a fantastic cricketer. With his left-arm spin, he can keep the game under control. "He's excellent, and he can bat as well," Steyn added.
At the same time, the experienced paceman stated that the Indian squad has to address their bowling issues as soon as possible, as well as someone to assist pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the other end. He also mentioned that Test specialist Mohammed Siraj is likely to become a huge star in the future.
"India has a bit of a bowling problem." They require a backup for Bumrah. They require someone who can bowl at a speed of 140-145 km/h. Shami is a fantastic person. He has a long Test series ahead of him. Siraj appears to be a name with a bright future. "I suppose he's got a gripe," he said.
With India needing 288 runs to save their joy, opener Shikhar Dhawan (61) and ex-skipper Virat Kohli (65) put on a 98-run second-wicket stand before India was reduced to 239/6 in the 40th over. Deepak Chahar, a bowling all-rounder, then knocked a 34-ball 54 to get the Men In Blue within a target range. Unfortunately, he was bowled while attempting a huge shot in the 48th over, and after that, Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal were unable to help India, who were carried out for 283 with four balls to go.