South Africa vs India 2018: Expected changes in the Indian playing XI for the 3rd Test

#2 Bhuvneshwar Kumar in for Ishant Sharma

The pitch can be the deciding factor in team selection

Bhuvneshwar and Ishant have been vying with each other for a spot in the side. After Ishant fell sick prior to the 1st Test, Bhuvi grabbed his opportunity with both hands as he picked up six wickets in the match. With Ishant back in the pink of health and in conditions devoid of movement, he reclaimed his place in the 2nd Test. As a result, Bhuvneshwar was benched.

This decision came as a surprise since Bhuvi had been the pick of the bowlers in Cape Town. However, Ishant justified his selection by picking up 5 wickets and bowling measured line and lengths. Now, with a lively pitch in Wanderers and conditions that suit swing bowling, Bhuvneshwar is all set to stage a comeback.