SA vs IND 2021–22: Series Against India 'Massive', Bowling to Virat Kohli 'Exciting Challenge', Says South African Pacer Duanne Olivier

Centurion, December 23: South African pacer Duanne Olivier on Thursday mentioned that the upcoming series in opposition to India is very large and bowling to Virat Kohli might be an thrilling problem. India and South Africa will lock horns in three Tests and three ODIs. The first Test will start on December 26 on the SuperSport Park, Centurion. "It's massive series. India hasn't won here, so they want to come and win here and for us, we don't want that to happen. For me, it's probably the biggest series I will play so, if selected, there will be those pressures. We're playing against world-class players but at the same time, it's an exciting challenge. Like, I'll need to bowl to Virat Kohli," mentioned Olivier throughout a digital press convention on Thursday. "It will be tough, but it's exciting. We'll be bowling to probably the top four batters in the world. It's like making a statement to them. We are here to compete. We are not just going to roll over. For me, that's very important: throwing the first punch, to know that you are here, you are present," he added. India vs South Africa 2021–22: Anrich Nortje Ruled Out of Three-Match Test Series With Injury. The Test series between India and South Africa will kind a part of the brand new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. The up to date schedule is as follows: First Test will happen from December 26-30 on the SuperSport Park, Centurion; Second Test will happen from January 3-7, 2023, on the Wanderers, Johannesburg; Third Test will happen from January 11-15, 2023, on the Newlands, Cape Town. "It looked like there was a bit of grass, green grass on it and I assume they will probably take a little bit off. I reckon probably a touch slow on day one but it's always a wicket that speeds up and the game moves forward," Olivier mentioned. "And there has always been a result. I don't know when last a Test match, even a four-day game, there was a draw," mentioned Olivier. The first ODI will happen on January 19, 2023, on the Boland Park, Paarl; Second ODI will happen on January 21, 2023, on the Boland Park, Paarl; Third ODI will happen on January 23, 2023, on the Newlands, Cape Town. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, SociallyKeeda Staff could not have modified or edited the content material physique)