By Web Desk — On Monday, India’s cricket pundits called for changes in the team following South Africa’s one-day series whitewash following Virat Kohli’s departure as captain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Indians lost the third and final ODI in Cape Town by four runs to end a disappointing tour in which the tourists also lost the Test series 2-1. De Kock’s 124, which set up a tense win in the final 50-over match, came after two emphatic victories for the hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s a big deal for South Africa. Big. Congratulations. India needs a proper post-mortem now,” commented commentator Harsha Bhogle on Twitter. Due to an injury, KL Rahul captained the ODI team instead of white-ball leader Rohit Sharma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With 65 points, Kohli, who quit as South Africa’s Test captain after the series loss, was the top scorer. During India’s chase of 288 runs, pace bowler Deepak Chahar hit a gritty 54 but was out with the team needing 10 runs to win, and the remaining two batters soon left the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The one thing that is lacking in this particular Indian side are the batters. None of them bowl three or four overs each,” former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar told Cricinfo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“That is India’s goal with their 50-over team. It is not enough if they can’t find an obvious sixth bowling option…you also need pure batters who can chip in with some bowling.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunil Gavaskar had supported Chahar’s selection after the first two losses, saying Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who went wicketless in two matches and gave away too many runs, had lost his edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first two ODIs, Gavaskar also told TV channel India Today that Rahul “had run out of ideas” during opposition partnerships. Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra said the team could reinvent itself as a result of the losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The loss gives you the freedom to make bold decisions,” he said. White-ball cricket in India needs an overhaul…this this may be the beginning of a new approach.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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