5 Major factors that team India must address in the ODI series

5 Major factors that team India must address in the ODI series: The long wait is over, as South Africa has begun their longest tour of India with a victory over the hosts in the recently concluded T20I series. Retaining the same team for the ODIs, India will see the defeat in the Twenty20I series as a stepping stone and look to organize their team in order to make a strong stand in the 50-over series. With the ODIs close at hand, the home team will have to quickly cover their bases and check on a few major points if they are to overcome the mighty Proteas.

1. Spin to win:

Perhaps the biggest dilemma while bowling in the subcontinent is deciding what type of spinner to use. With three distinct styles to choose from, the Indian team management will be pulling their hair out, trying to figure out whom to pick and whom to leave out.

Ashwin’s place is certain – he has been India’s best spinner for the past half-decade, and has included many variations to his repertoire to become one of the most probing bowlers of modern times. Of the two other spinners, Mishra is more likely to be picked since he brings in the variation with his leg-spin and is a seasoned campaigner. Axar at the other hand proved to be very expensive in the T20I series and that might well go against his chances.