In South Africa - "Hit the deck hard, don't just release the ball to swing"

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http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-india-2013-14/content/story/700725.html he Indian attack would have to get their lengths right, instead of merely relying on the bounce. "The length has to be neither forward nor backward "It has to be a length where after pitching, the height of the ball should be able to hit the knee roll of the pad and if the batsman snicks it, there is enough carry for the catch to be taken. You can't just release the ball, even if there is swing you need to hit the deck hard."

Kumble gives his experience to pacers in SA. Zaheer is fourth on the list of leading wicket-takers in South Africa, behind Kumble, Srinath and Sreesanth. In six Tests, Zaheer has 23 wickets at an average of 32.52. Kumble, the most successful Indian bowler in South Africa - with 45 wickets in 12 games - said that the spinners would have to deal with the challenge of additional bounce on the pitches and a softer, used ball.