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Dean Elgar describes Indian pitches for South Africa’s last tour in 2015 as “a farce”
'PROBABLY MY BEST'
“Every hundred for your country is special and emotional but I’d like to think it was probably my best for South Africa, especially in such conditions and against the powerhouse of India, the best team in the world,” Elgar said.
“It was very good to contribute today and make a difference to the team and the test match – we always knew it was going to be hard work against quality bowlers on a wearing pitch,” Elgar said after the days play.
“I’m a different cricketer to the one who toured here four years ago,” he said in explaining his success against the spinners. “I’ve played a lot of cricket around the world and concentrating on spin has been a big part of that. It’s good to know I’m still developing and improving as a cricketer.”
“As far as attacking is concerned, it’s about identifying your strengths and hitting the right balls in the right areas, but your defensive game needs to be in good shape first.”
Elgar described the pitches for SA’s last tour in 2015 as “a farce” but heaped praise on fellow centurion de Kock with who he shared a record sixth-wicket stand of 164.
“Quinny was absolutely brilliant – he’s a bit of a genius with the bat, to be honest. I’ve known him a long time as a cricketer and a person and he has so much to contribute to the team.”
Captain Faf du Plessis came to the crease at 63-4 after Temba Bavuma (18) had been trapped lbw by a nip-backer from Ishant Sharma inside the first hour and he added 115 with Elgar during a fighting innings of 55 from 103 balls with eight fours and another slog-swept six.
But an Ashwin offspinner was turned off the full face of the bat into the hands of Pujara at leg gully and South Africa were 178-5.
https://www.supersport.com/cricket/...1004_Elgar_Du_Plessis_dig_in_for_South_Africa
India vs South Africa | Can't Compare Preps With 2015's Wickets Which Were a Farce: Dean Elgar
R. Ashwin might have finished with another five-wicket haul while Ravindra Jadeja became the fastest left-arm bowler to pick 200 wickets in Test matches, but the third day of the first Test between India and South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium belonged to Proteas opener Dean Elgar.
Elgar smashed a brilliant 287-ball 160 on a wicket that not only provided Ashwin and Jadeja with turn, but the odd ball also jumped after hitting the crack.
Elgar was going great guns till he tried to slog sweep Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara took a fantastic catch to give the spinner his 200th Test wicket in the post tea session of the third day.
Speaking at the end of the day's play, Elgar said that it is really tough to bat in Indian conditions and he learnt from the experience he had on his last tour with the team.
"It's good to contribute once again. Playing in India is very tough. The last time I was here, I was very inexperienced. In those four years, I have grown a lot as a cricketer. I have played county cricket, which has helped," he pointed.
Asked on what he tried differently this time round, Elgar said: " If you want to use the last series against India in India. Don't think we should use those wickets because that was a farce. You need to defend well against spinners, because then you give yourself the best chance of attacking. County cricket with Surrey has helped a lot. Playing spin is something I have been conscious of, and you will face a lot of spin when coming to India. (Hitting the ball in the air) I think you have to find your strengths. That's a strength of mine, and thankfully it worked out in this game. Implementing those, and obviously on this wicket, which has played well."
Elgar also praised T20I captain Quinton de Kock for putting up a quality show and hitting a century. "I am extremely happy for Quinny. He's a bit of a genius in the way he goes about it. It's not a surprise he's got a 100 here. I think this is the start of a great career for Quinny," he said.
https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/...ts-which-were-a-farce-dean-elgar-2333971.html
'PROBABLY MY BEST'
“Every hundred for your country is special and emotional but I’d like to think it was probably my best for South Africa, especially in such conditions and against the powerhouse of India, the best team in the world,” Elgar said.
“It was very good to contribute today and make a difference to the team and the test match – we always knew it was going to be hard work against quality bowlers on a wearing pitch,” Elgar said after the days play.
“I’m a different cricketer to the one who toured here four years ago,” he said in explaining his success against the spinners. “I’ve played a lot of cricket around the world and concentrating on spin has been a big part of that. It’s good to know I’m still developing and improving as a cricketer.”
“As far as attacking is concerned, it’s about identifying your strengths and hitting the right balls in the right areas, but your defensive game needs to be in good shape first.”
Elgar described the pitches for SA’s last tour in 2015 as “a farce” but heaped praise on fellow centurion de Kock with who he shared a record sixth-wicket stand of 164.
“Quinny was absolutely brilliant – he’s a bit of a genius with the bat, to be honest. I’ve known him a long time as a cricketer and a person and he has so much to contribute to the team.”
Captain Faf du Plessis came to the crease at 63-4 after Temba Bavuma (18) had been trapped lbw by a nip-backer from Ishant Sharma inside the first hour and he added 115 with Elgar during a fighting innings of 55 from 103 balls with eight fours and another slog-swept six.
But an Ashwin offspinner was turned off the full face of the bat into the hands of Pujara at leg gully and South Africa were 178-5.
https://www.supersport.com/cricket/...1004_Elgar_Du_Plessis_dig_in_for_South_Africa
India vs South Africa | Can't Compare Preps With 2015's Wickets Which Were a Farce: Dean Elgar
R. Ashwin might have finished with another five-wicket haul while Ravindra Jadeja became the fastest left-arm bowler to pick 200 wickets in Test matches, but the third day of the first Test between India and South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium belonged to Proteas opener Dean Elgar.
Elgar smashed a brilliant 287-ball 160 on a wicket that not only provided Ashwin and Jadeja with turn, but the odd ball also jumped after hitting the crack.
Elgar was going great guns till he tried to slog sweep Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara took a fantastic catch to give the spinner his 200th Test wicket in the post tea session of the third day.
Speaking at the end of the day's play, Elgar said that it is really tough to bat in Indian conditions and he learnt from the experience he had on his last tour with the team.
"It's good to contribute once again. Playing in India is very tough. The last time I was here, I was very inexperienced. In those four years, I have grown a lot as a cricketer. I have played county cricket, which has helped," he pointed.
Asked on what he tried differently this time round, Elgar said: " If you want to use the last series against India in India. Don't think we should use those wickets because that was a farce. You need to defend well against spinners, because then you give yourself the best chance of attacking. County cricket with Surrey has helped a lot. Playing spin is something I have been conscious of, and you will face a lot of spin when coming to India. (Hitting the ball in the air) I think you have to find your strengths. That's a strength of mine, and thankfully it worked out in this game. Implementing those, and obviously on this wicket, which has played well."
Elgar also praised T20I captain Quinton de Kock for putting up a quality show and hitting a century. "I am extremely happy for Quinny. He's a bit of a genius in the way he goes about it. It's not a surprise he's got a 100 here. I think this is the start of a great career for Quinny," he said.
https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/...ts-which-were-a-farce-dean-elgar-2333971.html
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. It's another matter that Pakistani bowlers were not exploiting it properly . 
