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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Lack of exposure to UK conditions behind series loss, says Proteas captain Dean Elgar
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.
Boucher stumped by Proteas' batting woes: 'We can't hide away from it'
Proteas coach Mark Boucher was not happy with South Africa's batting effort following their Test series loss against England.
Zak Crawley, Alex Lees propel England towards victory in third Test against South Africa
Both batsmen came into the Test under scrutiny following a poor series, but Crawley raced to 57 from 44 balls with some dominant strokes, and Lees is unbeaten on 32. The latter was dropped off the first ball of the innings by Marco Jansen at fourth slip, a regulation chance from the bowling of Kagiso Rabada, and England used that good fortune to propel themselves towards a series victory.
Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory in third test
LONDON: Openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley steered England to the brink of victory over South Africa in the decisive third test at The Oval as the home side reached 97 without loss chasing a modest 130 before bad light intervened on the fourth day on Sunday (Sep 11).
Proteas look to 'go out with an aggressive mindset' with England series defeat looming
The situation is dire as South Africa is on the cusp of suffering a crushing Test series defeat in the third and final Test against England at The Oval.
Zak Crawley shines at last to leave England on brink of Test series victory
Zak Crawley ended a disappointing summer with a flourish as England moved to the brink of a Test series victory over South Africa at the Oval on Sunday.