We preview the upcoming 3-Test series between India and South Africa – where points count for the World Test Championship.


Talking Points:


A rivalry that often goes under the radar


South Africa's historically impressive record in Asia


An inexperienced batting line-up coming up against the world's best side


A chance for Markram, Bavuma and de Kock to step it up


The Rabada threat


The prospect of Maharaj and Muthusamy spinning India out


Bumrah's absence


Rohit's presence at the top of the order


Unlucky Umesh, unluckier Bhuvi


And can Kohli raise his game to Smithesque levels?


Participants:


Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN)


Ashoka Rao (@abvan)


Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)


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India v West Indies series review - 81allout podcast


Deconstructing Rohit Sharma - Aakash Chopra


Maharaj hoping to learn from "best in the world" Herath - Andrew Fidel Fernando

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