Team India can be chasing historical past as they tackle South Africa in a two-match Test sequence, beginning later this month. India have by no means gained a Test sequence within the Rainbow nation, and misplaced 1-2 throughout their final go to to South Africa in 2021/22. India had gained the primary recreation of the sequence, however misplaced back-to-back to conceded the sequence, following which Virat Kohli had relinquished his Test captaincy. Former India pacer S Sreesanth feels ‘profitable a Test sequence in South Africa is like profitable the World Cup’.

“I would love to see India winning the Test series. It will be like winning the World Cup because winning against South Africa in South Africa is not going to be easy but as the Star Sports ad says, ‘Mazaa ayeega’,” Sreesanth informed Firstpost in an interview.

When requested concerning the India’s X-factor for the upcoming Test sequence, Sreesanth, who claimed 87 wickets in 27 Tests, picked star batters Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to play a vital position for the crew.

“Virat Kohli. Virat loves to keep proving, rather than to anybody but to himself. I think he’s that cricketer who actually plays with that pride and he takes that pride in a very good way, not in an egoistic way. So pride for me, and for Virat also I’m sure it’s like personal responsibility in delivering excellence. So, I will go with Virat and KL Rahul,” he added.

Amid uncertainity over captain Rohit Sharma‘s future in white-ball cricket, Sreesanth identified the qualities that assist the aggressive opener stand out as a frontrunner.

“He’s a street-smart cricketer and he’s somebody more like Dhoni bhai who doesn’t just get off the scene straight away. Even if the bowling’s not that great, even if the fielding’s not that great he makes sure he backs up the fielders, he backs up the fielders. It’s a great trend. Even in the World Cup, the players who were not playing he was going to them asking for suggestions. Yes he’s the captain but he’s been there as their brother and been there as their best friend. So it’s very important. So I think that’s one of the best qualities a captain can have,” concluded Sreesanth, who performed 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and seven T20Is throughout his profession.