According to Thampi, the most important thing which he learnt from the senior pacers was how to prepare his body.
Requiring 195 to win the match, Gujarat was shot out for 81 in 31.3 overs as Basil Thampi (5 for 27) and Sandeep Warrier (4 for 30) wrecked the strong rival batting line-up.
India will play three Tests, six One-Day Internationals and three T20 internationals against South Africa.
The latest pacer to come from Kerala, Thampi had a perfect IPL debut for Gujarat Lions, taking 11 wickets in 12 games with a best of 3/29 to bag the coveted 'Emerging Player 2017' award.
With star skipper Virat Kohli being rested, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad has three uncapped players - Basil Thampi, Deepak Hooda and Washington Sundar while the likes of Jaydev Unadkat and Mohammed Siraj are also low on experience.
The lanky fast bowler is currently with the Kerala team, which will face Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals beginning on December 7.
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