Former India cricketer Ravi Shastrihas urged India to declare even 100 runs behind South Africa's first innings total to try and set up a potential win in the second Test of the ongoing two-match series. The hosts trailed by 480 runs at Stumps on Day 2 of the Test.
His comments came after the end of the second day's play. The ex-head coach held the view that even levelling the Proteas' score of 489 may take a bit longer than expected, something which might not work in favour of the Indian team who are trailing in the series after losing the series-opening clash in Kolkata.
Up until now, there have been 33 instances when teams have declared while trailing in Test cricket. However, only three of those decisions have paid off and resulted in wins. Speaking of India, they have made four such declarations.