India vs South Africa: Time for next-gen to stake claim
CHENNAI:Â When India toured South Africa in late 2017, it was supposed to be the beginning of something special. A year filled with overseas tours that started in South Africa before going to England and Australia.
The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ajinkya Rahane had been through a similar cycle four years earlier and were at the peak of their powers as international cricketers. It was their chance to make the most of the chances, having experienced them in the past. However, India came out of it with one win in South Africa, and one in England before going on to win their first-ever Test series in Australia.
Since that series win in Australia, India has won again Down Under and levelled a Test series in England. South Africa, however,…
