South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad heaped reward on debutants Nandre Burger and David Bedingham for his or her spectacular present in opposition to India within the first Take a look at in Centurion.
Burger ripped aside India’s batting line-up within the second innings and claimed 4 wickets because the guests have been bundled out for simply 131. He additionally claimed three wickets within the first innings. Bedingham appeared fluent throughout his half-century as South Africa registered a large innings and 32 runs victory within the opening Take a look at in opposition to India right here on Thursday.
Conrad mentioned that the Proteas are very humble and speak extremely of gamers from different groups however it’s excessive time they need to give credit score to their very own gamers.
“I feel it was Harsha Bhogle who requested if South Africa is producing gamers in any respect. Now we now have proven we do. This isn’t to undermine others however for much too lengthy, as a gaggle we’re so humble to speak up different gamers that we don’t give credit score to our personal gamers,” Conrad mentioned after the sport.
“Nandre is huge and Bedingham too … it’s time we begin drooling over our gamers.
“A bit like our debutants and bit like Dean, they’ve been phenomenal. Sure, we now have to do some tinkering and put succession plans in place and once we had debuts to sure guys, we be certain all components are of their favour.”
He was completely happy to indicate what high quality South Africa is manufactured from regardless that they performed solely three Exams in 2023.
“We all know what high quality facet India is however we all know what high quality facet we’re. Actual pity, we don’t play extra checks,” the pinnacle coach mentioned.
In the meantime, it was veteran Dean Elgar who laid the inspiration of South Africa’s huge triumph together with his 185-run knock and was additionally named Participant of the match.
Heaping reward on Elgar, Conrad termed him a “deserving” man of the match and mentioned retirement will need to have spurred him on to play the way in which he did.
“Possibly retirement choice was all the pieces about the way in which he performed. Dean’s report, second to Graeme (Smith) amongst opening batters. One thing we need to begin highlighting. The group first is clear.”
