
Entering the era of calm
South Africa’s new Test captain is well equipped for the job, and will lead the Proteas with zen-like focus.
South Africa’s new Test captain is well equipped for the job, and will lead the Proteas with zen-like focus.
I have had my say in SA Cricket magazine about on-field sledging, and now I want to cover the off-field banter. There was a lot of big talk during the Test series against Australia, mostly by Graeme Smith and Michael Clarke.
JP Duminy’s contributions to the Proteas Test side in recent series should not be discounted.
Ever since Hashim Amla threw his wide-brimmed hat into the ring, to succeed Graeme Smith as Proteas Test captain, the outcome was expected.