Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has warned Team India not to get complacent against South Africa, who are a far better side than Pakistan. India started their World Cup campaign on a winning-note by defeating the arch-rivals Pakistan by 76 runs on Sunday.
Tendulkar speaking exclusively to Headlines Today said, India need to put up a strong opening partnership and have to be ultra careful while taking quick singles. India play World Cup’s top contenders South Africa in their second game in Melbourne.
“It won’t be so easy to pick singles,” Tendulkar said on Monday.
“They (South Africa) are much faster, their throwing arm is more powerful and their outfielding … they cover the area much better than Pakistan.”
The former India batsman also cautioned Indian batsmen to watch out for Dale Steyn, Proteas strike bowler.
“Without any doubt he’s their strike bowler. He’s bowled unbelievably well,” he said.
“You can’t pre-decide how to play Steyn, he could also have a bad day, you have to decide in the moment but you have to respect Dale Steyn, you need to be watchful upfront but take your opportunities.”
He also was not that much concerned about Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni’s form and believes they have the ability and experience to bounce back.
“I wouldn’t put any pressure on Rohit. Next time he will get it right,” said Tendulkar.
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World Cup: India can"t afford to relax against South Africa, says Sachin Tendulkar
