IND vs SA 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur out as India make two changes for Cape Town game

IND vs SA 2nd Test: With historical past in opposition to them, India are going through South Africa within the second and ultimate Test of their South African tour at Newlands, Cape Town. South Africa have received the toss and have opted to bat first. The Indian staff has made a few key changes to their Playing XI for the must-win contest of their bid for levelling the collection. 

Ravindra Jadeja has been picked instead of Ravichandran Ashwin after lacking out on the primary game. Notably, Mukesh Kumar has come instead of Shardul Thakur, who’s having an underwhelming run in Tests just lately. Jadeja missed out on the primary Test as he was having again spasms however educated forward of the second match in Cape Town. Notably, Avesh Khan was added to the Test squad instead of Mohammed Shami after the completion of the opening Test.

“Would’ve batted first as well. Looks a good pitch. We understand the challenge of batting first on that pitch, but nevertheless, there will be enough in the pitch for the seamers, so hopefully we’ll cash in on it. Important to forget what’s happened in the past. We understand the importance of getting runs on the board and getting 20 wickets. Didn’t happen in the first game but we’re upbeat about what we can achieve here. Two changes. Jadeja comes back for Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar replaces him,” Rohit mentioned on the toss.

Notably, South Africa made three changes to their Playing XI from their staff that confronted the Men in Blue for the primary Test. “Going to bat. Pitch looks interesting. We’re in a great position. Can’t win a two-match series if you don’t win the first – we’ve crossed that hurdle. Scoreboard starts on nought. We all know that. Starting well is going to be key against this Indian side. Got a debutant in Tristan Stubbs coming in for Temba. Ngidi comes in for Coetzee who’s also injured. And Maharaj comes in,” Dean Elgar, taking part in his ultimate Test, mentioned on the toss.

It was anticipated that Jadeja will come into the Playing XI if he’s match. We requested our India TV readers for their opinions on “Should India drop R Ashwin if Ravindra Jadeja is fit for the second Test against South Africa?” The majority of the voters voted for ‘sure’, whereas some mentioned ‘no’ and ‘Can’t say’. Out of 5575 votes, 57% of voters voted for sure, whereas 36.50% mentioned no. 6.50% of voters chosen Can’t say.

India’s Playing XI: 

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

South Africa’s Playing XI:

 Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi