Elgar backs Markram to fight for his spot: 'He is still too talented not to play Tests'
South Africa's batting came under massive scrutiny after a horrid performance saw them lose the three-match Test series 2-1 against England.
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England vs South Africa - Lack Of Exposure To UK Conditions Behind Series Loss: Dean Elgar
Proteas captain Dean Elgar and outgoing head coach Mark Boucher both conceded that the lack of experience played a major role in South Africa's 1-2 Test series defeat to England. The hosts sealed an emphatic nine-wicket victory in the third Test to complete an excellent come-from-behind triumph at the Kia Oval on Monday. South Africa had comfortably won the first Test by an innings and 12 runs last month, with the home side hitting back with a handsome win in the second Test which they claimed by an innings and 85 runs in Manchester.
Elgar on talented, quiet Marco Jansen: 'He has a different mentality'
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar hailed all-rounder Marco Jansen's mentality following South Africa's loss in the third Test against England at The Oval on Monday.
Elgar says 'lack of experience' led to Proteas' Test series defeat in England
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar believes that a lack of experience played a massive role as South Africa hurtled towards a Test series loss against England at the Oval.
Draw-shy Dean Elgar expects result at Oval: 'There's definitely going to be a winner'
Proteas Test skipper Dean Elgar made it clear that Thursday's third Test between South Africa and England at The Oval will produce a winner.
South Africa's Elgar ready for 'World Cup final' against England
South Africa captain Dean Elgar is treating the Test series decider against England at the Oval "like a World Cup final" as the Proteas seek to recover from a heavy defeat.
Proteas skipper backs Rickelton to fill Rassie void: 'It's his time to shine'
Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar confirmed that Ryan Rickelton will be the batter to replace Rassie van der Dussen for the third Test against England that starts at The Oval on Thursday.