Zaheer is crucial for India to bounce back, says Sourav

Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan will hold the key for the No. 1 Test side to bounce back in the ongoing series against South Africa, former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Friday.


"A lot will depend on the Zaheer factor to win the Durban Test. Toss will also play a crucial role in Durban. But we need to bat consistently. I strongly hope that India will bounce back," Ganguly said


Down 0-1 after the first of the three-match series, India will have to win the Durban Test beginning on Sunday to keep the series alive for the final on in Cape Town from January 2.


Ganguly, who is the chairman of the Bengal Cricket Development Committee, spoke after their mid-season review that met after their Ranji side failed to make the quarters while the U-19 side faced relegation.