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Team India's bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has highlighted the challenges of playing Test cricket in South Africa's challenging conditions. Thakur emphasized the importance of predicting the pitch conditions on the day of the match. He emphasized the need to acclimatize to South Africa's weather, particularly the altitude, to ensure optimal performance on the field. Thakur emphasized the need to play the game and judge the conditions of the pitch and ground to give his best.