India Vs South Africa Profiles

India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar looks to push case for sustained run in Tests

Alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar has become India's premier limited-overs fast bowler over the past 12 months. The South African tour presents him with the prospect of doing something similar in white clothing.

India vs South Africa: Time ripe for one-day beast Rohit Sharma to pass the longform Test

As Kohli and his men embark on a highly anticipated 2018, where apart from South Africa, they will tour England and Australia, it must be noted that Rohit is too strong a force to be wasted on the sidelines. The 30-year-old will certainly have to feature in the grander scheme of things in Tests, and if not now, when?

India vs South Africa: KL Rahul has golden chance to make opener's slot his own once and for all

The upcoming series in South Africa presents Rahul with a golden opportunity to make the opener's position his own in Test cricket.

India vs South Africa: Umesh Yadav’s time to reap ‘away’ rewards after arduous home season

Umesh has toured South Africa twice – in 2010-11 and 2013-14 – but failed to make it to the playing XI on either outing. This time though, his selection in at least one, if not two of the three Tests looks imminent, going by his form over the past season.

India vs South Africa: Ajinkya Rahane needs to get back to form and reassert his significance in Tests

Despite Ajinkya Rahane's lean patch, he remains one of India's key figure in the batting line-up and as Virat Kohli's men commence their journey of tough overseas tours, they will look up to Rahane for runs and slip catching.

India vs South Africa: Rookie to ring-leader, life comes full circle for Mohammed Shami in Rainbow Nation

Shami is a rarity in Indian cricket; one of those bowlers who can move the ball without compromising on speed. His slightly open-chested action helps him generate natural outswing, while the ability to spear in lethal yorkers does come in handy when the ball gets old.

India vs South Africa: Ravindra Jadeja faces first big overseas challenge since breakthrough home run

The South Africa tour will certainly shape up to be the first big hurdle of what could go down as one of the most challenging years of Ravindra Jadeja's career.

India vs South Africa: Jasprit Bumrah's golden opportunity to shed limited-overs specialist tag

Jasprit Bumrah's rise from a rookie in 2013 Indian Premier League to becoming India's most lethal white ball bowler has been incessant. Now he has a golden opportunity to shed the limited-overs specialist tag.