South Africa vs India: Ishant Sharma could come in handy for India in 3rd Test, says Deep Dasgupta

India tour of South Africa: Former wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta said Ishant Sharma can come in handy at the Newlands for the 3rd Test as he can use his height to extract extra bounce and put pressure on the South Africa batters.

Former India wicketkeeper batter Deep Dasgupta has doubts whether India's Test captain Virat Kohli has the same faith that he had in Ishant Sharma until 2019 but backs the senior bowler to edge Umesh Yadav and find a spot in the playing XI for the 3rd Test against South Africa, starting January 11 at the Newlands in Cape Town.

India are likely to be without Mohammed Siraj for the 3rd Test as the in-form pacer suffered a hamstring injury during the 2nd Test. Siraj continued to bowl for India in Johannesburg but was not able to operate at full-tilt.