5 reasons why South Africa might struggle against Team India in the upcoming Test series

#4. Absence of a genuine all-rounder

South Africa have failed to produce a genuine all rounder after the retirement of Jacques Kallis

South Africa have always produced quality all rounders which has led to their dominance in international cricket. The likes of Brian McMillan, Shaun Pollock, Kallis and Lance Klusener have contributed to quite a few South African test wins against India.

Jacques Kallis, specifically, single-handedly redefined the definition of an all-rounder, and he was always amongst the runs as well as picking up crucial wickets against India. The presence of all rounders in the playing XI always provided the right balance and the depth in both batting and bowling for the South Africans.

However, of late South Africa have failed to produce any such quality all rounders. Chris Morris in his short stint of four Tests has been far from impressive as he averages 24.71 with the bat and 38.25 with the ball. Wayne Parnell too cannot be defined as an all rounder; his Test batting average of 16.75 and bowling average of 27.60, not making a good enough case for him.

South Africa have struggled to produce a genuine all rounder after the retirement of Kallis, which is adversely affecting their team combination.