Team India had a pretty rough start to their tour of South Africa as they were defeated by 72 runs in the opening Test at Cape Town. While chasing down the target of 208, Indian batting line-up collapsed for the second time in the Test to hand South Africa a 1-0 advantage in the three-Test match series.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag reckons that India should consider bringing in Ajinkya Rahane into the squad while questioning how important R Ashwin will be for the second Test in Centurion.

During a show on India TV, Viru said, “As of now, it looks like only 30 percent chance is there of making a comeback. It is going to be very tough from now on. Also, the Indian team management should look whether conditions at the Centurion warrant a place for Ravichandran Ashwin. India can go in with an extra batsman in Ajinkya Rahane. They should also try to go in with four specialist bowlers. If India wants to win, Virat and Rohit will need to play a big role.”

Sehwag also advised the Indian cricket team on how to take on the potent South Africa bowling attack consisting bowlers like Philander and Kagiso Rabada. He said, “Don’t fiddle with deliveries outside the off-stump will be my advice to the batsmen. Play as straight as possible. Your ‘go to’ shots should be straight drive and flick. Get prepared to be hurt by some short stuff. Rather than trying to fend off short balls, get prepared to take blows on your body. The tennis ball bounce in South Africa means that it will be very difficult for any batsman to get bowled. So one needs to stay positive and try to score runs at the rate of at least three runs per over.”