Didn't expect to play Test cricket, says George Linde after 4-133

Updated On: 21 October, 2019 08:00 AM IST | Ranchi | AFP

Linde got Rahane caught behind in the morning session and then hurt the middle order with the wickets of Wriddhiman Saha, for 24, and Ravindra Jadeja, for 51

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SA's George Linde celebrates dismissing India's Ravindra Jadeja with teammates on the second day of the third Test at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) Stadium in Ranchi yesterday. Pic/AFP

Ranchi: South Africa spinner George Linde said he learnt his lessons during India's 497 for nine declared as he claimed four wickets on debut in the third Test yesterday. Linde returned figures of 4-133 with his left-arm spin, providing some support to paceman Kagiso Rabada who had put the hosts in early trouble at 39 for three on Day One. "I didn't expect to play Test cricket.

So when I got the call-up I was quite nervous but luckily I had a few days to just settle," the Cape Town-born Linde told reporters. "Today few lessons learnt, especially at the end, but I will take the four wickets on debut." Rohit Sharma, who made 212 - his maiden Test double ton and Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 115, put on 267 for the fourth wicket before Linde broke through.