South Africa vs India: Cheteshwar Pujara says gamers drawing on confidence gained in England, Australia

Cheteshwar Pujara has mentioned that India will likely be drawing confidence from their success within the final two years in Australia and England as they put together to face South Africa in a three-Test collection away from residence. The collection begins on December 26 and Pujara mentioned that the relaxed bio-bubble that the staff is coaching in has helped in protecting them mentally match.

“This is the best bubble I have been part of where you can just move around freely and get fresh air. That helps when it comes your mental preparation. You are much more relaxed and in an environment close to nature,” Pujara mentioned in a video on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) official web site.”I feel that we have the best support staff and most of the players have played in South Africa in the past. So it is an experienced side and we know what is expected out of us. When it comes to preparation, all of us are ready,” he mentioned.India final visited South Africa in 2017/18, during which they misplaced the three-Test collection 2-1. However, since then, India have recorded consecutive Test collection victories in Australia and lead England 2-1 in an incomplete collection.”Having done well in England and Australia makes a big difference in this squad’s confidence and self-belief… that we can win overseas and in any conditions. With our bowling and batting lineups I am very confident we have the capacity to win a series in South Africa,” mentioned Pujara.”With experience you learn so many things and you just start believing in your preparation. You don’t need to change too much. Because of my tours in South Africa and Australia, I know the conditions a little better than I did in the past. So with that experience, I know what kind of shots I need to avoid or play. You are a little clearer with your mindset and preparation.”South Africa, in the meantime, have misplaced quite a few stalwarts like Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander to retirement because the final time they hosted India. Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was additionally dominated out of the collection with an harm however Pujara mentioned that the Proteas nonetheless possess probably the greatest bowling line ups on this planet.”Most of the teams play well in their home conditions and it is the same with South Africa. They have one of the best bowling lineups and facing them has always been challenging. When I first came here in 2011, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel were both at their peak. I have visited again in 2013 and 2017 so I understand what is expected.”When you’re a visiting staff you understand there may be tempo and bounce right here and lateral motion. To face the quick bowlers is all the time an enormous problem after we exit of India. But this staff has learnt that and I really feel this can be a rather more balanced batting lineup. With our preparation I’m assured that we’ll put up a superb present,” he mentioned.