India vs SA | We are in with a good chance, says Rathour

The India batting coach insists on the need to be patient with Pujara and Rahane

Batting coach Vikram Rathour was optimistic about India’s chances on the final day. “There is a bit of variable bounce in the surface now. The ball is keeping up and down. If we hit the right length consistently as we did today, we are in with a good chance.”

Asked about Jasprit Bumrah’s incoming delivery that dismissed Rassie van der Dussen, Rathour said, “That’s the quality of the bowler. He set him up beautifully.” Rathour felt India batted well in the first innings. “Rahul and Mayank had that opening partnership. And there were contributions from Virat and Rahane. I thought we did well.”

Asked about Virat Kohli being dismissed attempting a cover-drive outside the off-stump in the second innings, Rathour said, “This shot brings him a lot of runs. So he has to play the shot. When to play the shot, under what situations, we need to have discussions.”