IND vs SA LIVE: Wiaan Mulder- As India looks to counter the likes of Dean Elgar & Quinton de Kock, allrounder Wiaan Mulder can come out of the syllabus for Virat Kohli & Co. Mulder, who will play his only 7th Test after a solid start to red-ball cricket, is expected to make an impact with the bat. He has already impressed in the bowling department with key scalps against Sri Lanka & West Indies. Follow India Tour of South Africa live updates on InsideSport.IN
IND vs SA LIVE: Virat Kohli & team needs to be beware of this South African all-rounder in the Boxing Day Test
- Wiaan Mulder is confirmed in the SA Playing XI and set to play at No.7 with the bat. He has a key role to play with the bat with SA batting line-up no match to favourites India.
- He is coming on the back of an impressive form in the domestic circuit with 7 wickets in a couple of matches.
- He made his first-class debut for Lions five years ago and claimed seven wickets. The start of his Test career has been similar.
- He has a knack for picking up wickets and troubled Sri Lanka top order during this year’s visit to SA.
- His best moment with the ball came against Sri Lanka when he stunned the visitors in Wanderers in January where he took 3 wickets in just 11 balls to wrap up SL innings.
- He also stunned the West Indies in Grenada with a special spell in Grenada to wrap up the West Indies tail with the best bowling figure-3/1.
- He is expected to finally come together as an allrounder (with the bat), he’s reached at least 20 but failed to convert it into big scores.
- Mulder has faced mild criticism but his presence helps South Africa an option to play two front-line spinners along with 3 seamers.
- His role is pivotal as his impact will narrow the gap between India and South Africa.
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