Ryan ten Doeschate - 1st Test against South Africa at iconic Eden Gardens

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India are bracing for a proper challenge from South Africa in the two-Test series that gets underway on Friday in Kolkata, and just two days out from the opener, early signs suggest the pitch will favour the seamers rather than the spinners.
India’s South Africa-born assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, said they’re expecting a fierce contest against the country of his birth, and they’ll need to be switched on throughout as the Proteas are worthy world champions.

13 Nov 1AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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