For many Shahbaz Nadeem’s Test debut is still a surprise as he was roped into the playing XI for India for the third and final Test against South Africa, in place of Ishant Sharma. He was included in the squad as a cover for left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav who suffered a shoulder injury on the eve of the match.

However, the inclusion of Nadeem wasn’t that surprising as he has been a consistent performer in the domestic and India A circuit. He produced a brilliant delivery to take his maiden Test wicket. Temba Bavuma came down to kill the spin but the Indian spinner dragged back the length and with just a hint of turn, managed to beat the bat. And the rest was up to to the brilliance of Wriddhiman Saha, who pulled off a lightning-fast stumping. That happened off the second ball of the 28th over.

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Here is the video of the dismissal:

Bavuma's dismissal..!!https://t.co/CaP0RFagxv

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So far, Nadeem has 424 first-class wickets in 110 games. He has also played 64 IPL matches in which he has scalped 42 wickets. He also has a distinctive record of taking more than 50 wickets across two successive editions of the Ranji Trophy — 51 and 56 dismissals in 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons respectively.

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Nadeem He has been a regular part of India A squads and had good returns in each of his last three series in the longer format, all with India A. He performed well against South Africa A at home to last month, with eight wickets in two matches at 16.75. to play for the national side.

At Ranchi, India was cruising for yet another big win. South Africa was bundled out for 162 in the first innings and now reeling at 65/5 while following on as India declared their first innings at 497/9.