Team India lost the first test match against South Africa by 72 runs. Rohit Sharma was given a chance in the playing XI because of current form. He disappointed in both innings scoring 11 and 10.

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There was no application from the Indian batsmen in seaming conditions. Despite the bowlers doing a great job, the batsmen disappointed scoring 209 and 135 in both innings.

Here we look at the 5 reasons why team India needs Ajinkya Rahane in Test XI