Ranchi, Nov. 29 -- Every new white-ball cycle brings Sunday with it an opportunity, not merely for teams to correct what went wrong previously, but to rediscover what made them good in the first place.
As India step out for the first ODI against South Africa, that opportunity presents itself quite clearly. The Test defeat is behind them, the focus now on restoring rhythm and identity in a format where they have often found their stride early.
What stands out about this India side is the quiet sense of balance. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bring the familiar calm of experience, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad add the enthusiasm and strokeplay that belong to the next generation.
KL Rahul's stewardship has been measured, and in O...