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Johannesburg - Kyle Verreynne paid tribute to his former franchise coach, Ashwell Prince for the patience and work he put in with him, that provided the foundation for his elevation to international cricket.
Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada and the spin of Keshav Maharaj had South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand at stumps on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand, set an imposing record target of 426, were 94 for four with Devon Conway on 60 and Tom Blundell on one. South Africa declared their second innings at 354 for nine with Verreynne not out 136, his maiden Test century. Verreynne said it was a satisfying innings that went according to plan.
A maiden Test century is always special but when your team has their back to the wall and you come up with the runs it makes it that much sweeter as Kyle Verreynne can atest.
Slotting into the test side after the shock retirement of Quinton de Kock, Kyle Verreynne had big shoes to fill in replacing a team leader, wicketkeeper and heavy hitter in the South African setup.
Johannesburg - While outsiders may have started doubting whether he was the best option in the long-term as the Proteas’ Test wicketkeeper, Kyle Verreynne, said there he had only ever received support from the senior leadership and management in the squad.
Kyle Verreynne did not feel like he was batting for his place in the team while compiling a maiden Test ton in Christchurch on Monday, but he did acknowledge that his introduction to the format has been mentally testing.
The Proteas are on the brink of victory thanks Kyle Verreynne’s maiden Test century but it was Kagiso Rabada stole the show after lunch at the Hagley Oval. IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at the highlights of day four.
Highlights were few and and far between for New Zealand on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa in Christchurch, but Will Young at least gave the hosts something to cheer.