Wasim Jaffer highlights mistake from 2018, reveals one spot that 'is must' in South Africa

Former Indian batter Wasim Jaffer has highlighted a fundamental mistake Team India me in 2018 during ir Tour of South Africa when y lost three-match Test series 2-1.

43-year old believes that team lost series as y lacked a deep batting order, resulting in m scoring a 250+ score on just one occasion in six innings. Virat Kohli led-side will hope to correct wrongs from back n in upcoming three-match India vs South Africa Test series, with first game scheduled to start on Boxing Day.

Wasim Jaffer highlights critical mistake from 2018 IND vs SA series

Taking to his official Koo handle, Wasim Jaffer gave a thorough explanation of why Team India needs a deeper batting line-up against South Africa. He believes an 'extra batter is a 'must in SA' as India previously lost series in 2018 despite picking up all 20 wickets in all three Test matches. As for upcoming India vs South Africa series, Jaffer believes that Virat Kohli-led side could opt for seven batters alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and R Ashwin as four bowlers.

During India's last tour of South Africa, y lost two of three-Test matches and scored more than 250 runs in just one of six innings. Proteas defeated Virat Kohli-led side in first Test match by 72 runs before registering a thumping 135 runs in second Test to clinch three-match series. India's only consolation came in third Test that y won by 63 runs.

India vs South Africa squs

Team India: Virat Kohli (C), KL Rahul (VC), Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Priyank Panchal, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Jayant Yav, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj

South Africa: Dean Elgar (C), Temba Bavuma (VC), Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Raba, Sarel Erwee, Beuran Hendricks, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich rtje, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen. Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Glenton Stuurman, Prenelan Subrayen, Sisanda Magala, Ryan Rickelton, Duanne Olivier