- Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar admitted his frustration regarding how the Australian attack discovered him.
- Elgar did not get going in the Test series, making just 56 runs in six innings as SA slid to a 2–0 series defeat.
- Elgar was also not happy with the bad light they had during the first two days of the Sydney test.
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar expressed his frustration at Australia’s successful plan to trap the legs that cheated the first match of the Test series against Australia.
The Proteas lost the three game series 2-0 and one of the main reasons for their loss was Elgar’s inability to get to the top of the roster.
Elgar only made 56 runs at an average of 9.33 with a top score of 26 as Australia’s plan to tie him on the side of the leg worked perfectly.
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Elgar admitted Australia’s plan was clever but was upset at how he felt the hosts’ plan undermined his form.
“I’ll take it maybe once or twice, but the third time really irritates me,” Elgar said.
“It’s something different and I think you have a way out and the bowlers are aiming for that. But this is something new and strange territory for me.”
“It’s something to reflect on. You could call it bad luck, but I’ll keep an open mind about it. However, it was frustrating that I never got to start the series.”
“When I got going, I managed to run away. There have been times when I hit worse, but I got the performances.
“Before the series, he was in good shape, so I won’t put it down to form, so maybe it’s other aspects and something new.”
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The first two days of the third and final Test included cricket, but were affected by poor light when the South Africans were playing.
Elgar congratulated the refs for handling the three controversial sacks in the game very well, but was not pleased with how the poor light issue was handled.
The third day faded away, effectively relegating the game to a draw, from where Elgar raised concerns about the safety of field crews in dimly lit settings.
“I think player safety should be the first item on the sheet when it comes to entertainment because there were times when we couldn’t see the ball,” Elgar said.
“It’s tough when you’re standing in front of the wicket and if a guy slices the ball into a ravine and hits a guy on the head, it’s not going to be good publicity for cricket.
“I’m all for ‘let’s play’ because Test cricket doesn’t get enough coverage, but there has to be common sense and sanity.
“I understand there are lights, but if you’re playing in the dark and in the rain, where do the players fit in?”
