Senuran Muthusamy reached his first Test century after years of uncertainty following a disappointing debut series against India in 2019, contributing 109 runs from 192 deliveries during South Africa's 489 all out in Guwahati. The left-handed spinner formed a crucial 97-run partnership with Marco Jansen while batting seventh, helping establish a commanding total in the second Test.
The 31-year-old admitted he questioned whether international cricket remained within reach after managing minimal impact during his initial appearances on the subcontinent. His recent resurgence brought 11 wickets and 106 runs during a drawn series in Pakistan, earning player of the series honors.
Muthusamy acknowledged the challenges spinning all-rounders face in South African conditions but embraced opportunities abroad. The visitors' spin trio confronts a difficult task removing Indian batsmen on a pitch offering substantial scoring potential as South Africa pursues their first series victory in India since 2000.
The 31-year-old admitted he questioned whether international cricket remained within reach after managing minimal impact during his initial appearances on the subcontinent. His recent resurgence brought 11 wickets and 106 runs during a drawn series in Pakistan, earning player of the series honors.
Muthusamy acknowledged the challenges spinning all-rounders face in South African conditions but embraced opportunities abroad. The visitors' spin trio confronts a difficult task removing Indian batsmen on a pitch offering substantial scoring potential as South Africa pursues their first series victory in India since 2000.
