India tour of South Africa: 5 areas of concern for India in Tests

#2 How to tackle Rabada, Morkel, and Philander

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This is a question that no batsman in the world has a definite answer to. Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel, and Vernon Philander will make the South Africa pace attack.

Kagiso Rabada is the leading wicket-taker in the tests for 2017 with 54 wickets form 10 games. He will be deadly with his pace and bounce on lively wickets and will definitely make life uncomfortable for Kohli & team.

India has always had troubles in the past against moving balls and Vernon Philander is a master at exploiting that vulnerability. He will be in the corridor of uncertainty and leaving the good balls is the key to tackle him.

Then there is the ever-present Morne Morkel. He will run in all day, whether it is a new or old ball. His height will generate extra bounce and he is also consistent with his length. Preparations in the next 2 months will be key to India's success in South Africa.