Dean Elgar

Elgar predicts strong domestic season

Titans batsman Dean Elgar is expecting a strong and intense start to the 4-Day Franchise Series when the new season kicks off in a little under two weeks.

Captaincy comes naturally to me – Elgar

Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar openly says he will consider taking up the role as new Test captain should CSA present him with the opportunity.

Proteas struggled with basics – Elgar

Opening batsman Dean Elgar says the Proteas struggled to gain consistency in the recent Test series against England, which was convincingly won by Joe Root’s men.

Watch: Elgar on grinding it out on the PE pitch

Proteas opener Dean Elgar spoke before the start of play on Saturday about the challenges the Proteas will face to get something from the third Test match between South Africa and England in Port Elizabeth.

Elgar on playing in England

Daniel Gallan catches up with Dean Elgar, who is currently plying his trade with English county Surrey.

Elgar named Proteas stand-in captain

Dean Elgar will captain the Proteas in the final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers, while Pieter Malan will be on standby as an Aiden Markram replacement.

Fortune was on our side – Elgar

Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar admits that luck played its part in the Proteas’ six-wicket win against Pakistan in the Centurion Boxing Day Test.

Elgar: ‘They need to triple my salary’

Proteas batsman Dean Elgar joked that he deserves a raise in pay for the punishment he receives as an opening batter.

Pace the key against Pakistan – Elgar

Dean Elgar believes the pace and bounce at Centurion will hassle Pakistan as the players make their final preparations for the first Test on Boxing Day.