'It was a little bit pathetic': Graeme Smith slams Faf du Plessis for bringing proxy-captain Temba Bavuma during toss

After losing the toss twice to India, South African skipper Faf du Plessis brought in a proxy-captain to call the toss in the third Test in Ranchi. 

Temba Bavuma accompanied du Plessis to call the toss, but luck still did not favour the captain.

Virat Kohli won the toss on the third consecutive occasion and was seen laughing as he opted to bat again.

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Former South African captain Graeme Smith, however, was not happy with the decision.

"It was a quirky moment but for me, it was a little bit pathetic," Graeme Smith told Star Sports.

"It just shows the mindset of the South African side. I didn't enjoy seeing that. I would rather see the South Africa captain stand there, own his position."

Smith added that the team management should focus on their game.

"You know, they are looking at the wrong places for the reasons they have lost the game. Unfortunately, they haven't played well enough. Yes, winning the toss in the sub-continent is a nice thing to do but if you play well enough, you can still compete," said the former Proteas captain.

South Africa have already lost the series but will be aiming to seal a victory and open their account in the World Test Championship. 

The side made five changes in the XI for the final Test, which also saw the first game of the series for pacer Lungi Ngidi