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SA vs IND: Quinton de Kock may have a degree to show in ODI sequence, says Temba Bavuma

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South Africa limited-overs skipper Temba Bavuma stated that his aspect would look to take the momentum from the Test sequence into the upcoming ODI sequence in opposition to India. Quinton de Kock may have a degree to show in ODI sequence: Temba Bavuma (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSQuinton de Kock may have a degree to show in ODI sequence: Temba BavumaThe Indian outfit is a powerful white-ball squad: SA skipper Bavuma Bavuma stated SA are mulling over choosing an all-rounderQuinton de Kock has returned to bolster the ODI squad after his retirement from Test cricket and South Africa limited-overs captain Temba Bavuma feels the wicketkeeper may have a degree to show within the upcoming ODI sequence in opposition to India.

“It is good to see him again. We obviously missed him in the Test team but he has made his decision to retire from the longest format. We respect his decision, having him back has been good. Quinton will have a point to prove and I am sure he is also as excited as we are to see him in the team,” Bavuma advised reporters within the digital presser.”Marco Jansen has been drafted into the ODI squad, the world has been what cricketing abilities he has. It was a no-brainer to get him into the ODI squad. The Indian outfit is a strong white-ball squad. We will give them the respect we do to any other team. We do not expect this series to be easier, we know it will be tough. We will be preparing as well as we can,” he added.Bavuma additionally stated they’re mulling over whether or not to pick out a specialist batsman or all-rounder at quantity six for the opening one-day worldwide in opposition to India on Wednesday.South Africa’s type within the 50-over format has been patchy, however as they construct in direction of the 2023 World Cup in India they need to nail down their combos. They have used Andile Phehlukwayo or Wiaan Mulder at six within the batting line-up not too long ago, together with the 2-1 sequence loss in Sri Lanka in September.SA ponder over selecting all-rounder for 1st ODI”As a captain you want as many resources as you can,” Bavuma advised reporters on Tuesday. “You have to accept that probably one bowler on the day won’t hit his straps. “I wish to have as many choices as I can, bearing in mind the steadiness of the workforce.”Bavuma believes the side can take momentum into the ODIs from the surprise 2-1 test series win over the Indians. “It is a unique format that entails a unique skillset, however from a momentum and confidence perspective, we shall be leaning on that to assist encourage the opposite new guys to get us by means of the challenges and stress we shall be dealing with within the subsequent three video games,” he stated.The first two matches of the ODI sequence shall be performed at Boland Park on Wednesday and Friday, earlier than the ultimate sport in Cape Town on Sunday.Click right here for IndiaAs we speak.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.