ADELAIDE, Nov 21:
Skipper Graeme Smith has backed legspinner Imran Tahir to trouble Australia’s left-handers as South Africa seek to establish control of the three-match series in tomorrow’s Adelaide Test.
The Proteas have made two changes for the second Test, bringing in Tahir and debutant Faf Du Plessis, following a draw in the first Test in Brisbane.
Tahir takes over from paceman Rory Kleinveldt, who was wicketless and ineffective on his Test debut in Brisbane, while Du Plessis comes in for the injured JP Duminy.
Adelaide traditionally takes spin late in the match and Smith is banking on wrist-spinner Tahir to make a valuable contribution with his wrong’un turning away from the left-handers.
Australia’s team is stacked with five left-handers among its top seven batsmen and the Proteas are banking on Tahir to make an impact after being left out of the series opener on an unresponsive Gabba wicket. (PTI)
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