IND vs SA: Temba Bavuma Backs South Africa's Spin Attack To Make History Against India, Says 'Massive Opportunity To...'

India vs South Africa Tests: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma remains cautious about the upcoming Test series against India, despite the retirement of Indian legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, which has certainly changed the dynamics of the forthcoming series.

Bavuma's team will aim to end a 25-year drought for a Test series triumph over the Shubman Gill-led side on Indian soil, a feat last achieved by Hansie Cronje's team in the 1999-2000 season.

South Africa's captain is banking on his team's rich spin attack to spearhead a historic victory on home soil, an accomplishment that has eluded them for 25 years.

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"I think as a South African team, I don't think we've won a Test series here in India for a long time. So, I think there's a massive opportunity there, and I think there's a big target on our backs as a South African Test team. I think there's expectation on us (as world champions)," Bavuma answered to a PTI query during a select media interaction.

Bavuma will also lead South Africa A against India A in the second four-day game as part of his comeback from a calf injury.

India might be without stalwarts Kohli, Rohit and R Ashwin, but Bavuma isn't taking India's young brigade lightly, drawing similarities with England's recent series draw despite missing important players, and thinks they shouldn't be underrated.

"It's always tough playing in India. You've seen the young talent that has come in. The guys come in, and they are all filling the boots. It is a big task," Bavuma said.

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"Those guys you mentioned have performed over a number of years for India, and they've put India on the map of where they are. But yeah, we'll prepare as well as we can, understand the challenges that we'll find here, and strive to put our best foot forward," the South Africa captain said.