Thriving Elgar loving the challenge of captaincy: 'We're in a very special place'
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar says that he has enjoyed his reign as Test captain thus far following their 332-run victory over Bangladesh at St George's Park.
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'Not fair' for IPL players to make easy return: 'The guys have made a massive statement'
Proteas Test skipper Dean Elgar believes that the several South Africans, who opted to play in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), should not expect to walk into the team following his side's Test series triumph against Bangladesh.
SA replaces two Covid infected players in 2nd Test against Bangladesh, first time in international cricket
Sarel Erwee and Wiaan Mulder were replaced by Khaya Zondo and Glenton Stuurman in the playing eleven of the second Test against Bangladesh after testing positive for the virus on Monday. Erwee and Mulder were tested on Monday morning, the fourth day of the Test, and returned positive results. "Khaya Zondo will make his Test debut on Day 4 of the 2nd #BetwayTest against Bangladesh after Sarel Erwee and Wiaan Mulder tested positive for Covid-19," a Cricket South Africa tweet said. "The pair replaced with Zondo and Glenton Stuurman."
ICC World Test Championship Table Update: South Africa Consolidate Second Spot After Win Against Bangladesh In 2nd Test
South Africa have consolidated the second spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table after registering a victory in the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth. Keshav Maharaj returned with seven wickets in the final innings as the Proteas registered an emphatic 332-run win. On the other hand, Bangladesh are at the ninth position in the standings. South Africa have 60 points while Bangladesh have 12 points.
South Africa coach Mark Boucher admits off-field issues 'tough'
Mark Boucher admitted on Monday that the reality of an impending disciplinary hearing had been difficult for him to handle. Boucher faces charges related to racial discrimination which could result in his dismissal by Cricket South Africa. He will attend a hearing chaired by a senior advocate next month.
South Africa Head Coach Mark Boucher Admits Off-Field Issues "Tough"
South African cricket head coach Mark Boucher admitted on Monday that the reality of an impending disciplinary hearing had been difficult for him to handle. Boucher faces charges related to racial discrimination which could result in his dismissal by Cricket South Africa. He will attend a hearing chaired by a senior advocate next month. "It's been tough," said Boucher after South Africa completed a 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Monday.
Cricket-South Africa's Elgar delighted with test side's rapid improvement
GQEBERHA, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa test captain Dean Elgar believes his team have improved beyond most expectations after they completed a comfortable 2-0 home series win over Bangladesh that was played without six of their first team regulars.
South Africa's Elgar delighted with test side's rapid improvement
GQEBERHA, South Africa : South Africa test captain Dean Elgar believes his team have improved beyond most expectations after they completed a comfortable 2-0 home series win over Bangladesh that was played without six of their first team regulars.