‘We never back down from a challenge’
JP Duminy has called on his South Africa teammates to show their fighting spirit as the Proteas go in search of a series-leveling victory in the third Test against India, starting in Nagpur on Wednesday.
The tourists came unstuck against the India spinners in the first Test of the four-match series, going down by 108 runs in Mohali while the second Test in Bangalore was drawn after four days were washed out due to rain.
Duminy, who did not play in Mohali due to injury, says they have admitted that a few critical errors were made in that first game, especially against the slow bowlers, but will be up for the challenge in Nagpur.
The Proteas have already won the T20 and ODI leg of the tour, and are determined to complete a successful tour in the Test whites.
Duminy said: "The guys have admitted to the fact that we made a few errors, especially in that first Test. We'd like to rectify it going forward.
"We understand that their strength lies in their spin and there's no point in trying to deny that. It's about having a game plan against it.
"We always knew there would come a time when we would be challenged quite a bit. It's how you come back from those challenges that is going to make us as a team.
"We pride ourselves on that – that we're a resilient team, that we never back down from a challenge. We know it's a tough challenge for us but we also know we have the capability of facing those challenges.
"We've done it before. We've come here and played well in all formats."
Latest
-
NewsKeaton Jennings shines as Lancashire dominate Roses rivals Yorkshire
Jennings, Ben Stokes and Haseeb Hameed were all in excellent form with the bat in their respective matches.
-
NewsMichael Atherton believes Brendon McCullum’s appointment could be inspired one
The 40-year-old New Zealander is renowned as one of the sport’s most progressive thinkers.
-
NewsTaking on the world: The Kiwi who played his part in bringing glory to England
Brendon McCullum was the inspiration for England’s 2019 triumph, according to white-ball captain Eoin Morgan.
-
NewsA look at past overseas coaches of England’s Test cricket team
Duncan Fletcher, Andy Flower and Trevor Bayliss have held the role in recent years.
-
NewsWhat will Brendon McCullum bring to the England role?
The New Zealander will lead England’s men’s Test team into their new era.
-
NewsEngland appoint Brendon McCullum as men’s Test coach
The former New Zealand captain is understood to have signed a four-year contract.
-
NewsBrendon McCullum on the verge of being named England men’s Test coach
The New Zealander could be confirmed in his new role this week.
-
NewsHarry Brook eager to press England claims against ‘best ever’ James Anderson
The Yorkshire batter is relishing the chance to take on the Lancashire seamer in this week’s Roses match.
-
NewsEx-NZ captain Brendon McCullum favourite for England Test coach role – reports
The 40-year-old is said to have been interviewed for the position.
-
NewsHenry Nicholls doubtful for New Zealand Test opener in England after calf scan
The middle order batter will make the trip to England for the three-Test series but could miss out on the first Test at Lord’s.