Live Cricket Scorecard: Indian Board President’s XI vs South Africa 2015, 2-day practice match at Mumbai

Indian Board President’s XI face off against the South Africans in a two-day practice match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, on October 30. The Indian Board President’s XI captain Cheteshwar Pujara has a powerful side at his disposal including the likes of KL Rahul, Naman Ojha, Shreyas Iyer, Karun Nair, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, and the ace up the sleeve, Nathu Singh. Few have heard of the young Rajasthan quick, and that could be the X-factor South Africa will be wary of against the side. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: Indian Board President’s XI vs South Africa 2015, 2-day practice match at Mumbai

Indian Board President’s XI skipper Cheteshwar Pujara told PTI, “Overall, I have batted at no.3 which, at times, is as good as opening the batting. At (other) times at no. 3 you still get some more time and if there is an (opening) partnership, you can be relax and have a look at the bowlers and the wicket. Overall, since I have batted at no. 3, I have the experience of facing the new ball. Technically I don’t have to make major changes in my batting and, in that way, I am comfortable batting up the order. Overall my preparations are good. Whatever no I will be asked to bat, I will be ready for it.” LIVE CRICKET BLOG: Indian Board President’s XI vs South Africa 2015, 2-day practice match at Mumbai

Pujara also spoke about the unheard of Rajasthan pacer Nathu Singh. “He’s a talented youngster and the most important thing is he’s quick and can still swing the ball. That’s what I observed in the nets. He’s just 20 years old and has a bright future. These sorts of games will give him a lot of confidence if he can perform well. He will learn many things and experiencing this atmosphere will help him become a better cricketer.” READ: Indian Board President XI vs South Africa 2015, 2-day practice match at Mumbai: Preview