In the Centurion Test, Team India defeated South Africa to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Team India coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Virat Kohli will be looking to win the match.

Depending on the situation in Johannesburg and the pitch, two major changes can be made in the playing-11. Fast bowler Umesh Yadav could be included in the squad instead of Shardul Thakur. Fast bowler Hanuma Vihari is expected to replace R Ashwin.

Whenever Virat Kohli selects 11 playing players for overseas Tests. So he likes to give the all-rounder a chance as the fifth bowler. This helps in maintaining the balance of the team. Due to this, Shardul Thakur has got a place in playing-11.

Opportunity for Umesh Yadav to replace Shardul?

In the Centurion Test match, Shardul Thakur has not been able to make much impact in bowling and batting. He has taken only 2 wickets for 16 runs in 16 overs. Umesh Yadav can bowl at a speed of 140 kmph. His bowling could put pressure on the players in front in Johannesburg.

Opportunity for Hanuma Vihari to replace Ashwin?

In the Centurion Test, Team India's spinner R. Ashwin was given a chance. In the second Test, Ashwin dismissed the last two batsmen. But in the first innings, he bowled 13 overs but did not take any wickets. So now Vihari is expected to get a chance to replace Ashwin.