South Africa captain Dean Elgar takes jibe at England after big win in Lord’s Test: Thought they would bat hard
India Today
Dean Elgar’s South Africa handed England their first defeat under the captaincy of Ben Stokes on Friday. The batsman credited his bowlers for a stupendous showing.
The build-up might have been about Bazball but South Africa showed that they much ahead in terms of planning and execution after they handed England a heavy defeat at Lord’s on Friday, 19 August. South Africa captain Dean Elgar did not lose a chance to take a jibe at England, stating that he thought that Bazballing England would have come hard at them on Day 2.
"Didn't think, especially waking up this morning. We thought they'd bat hard and get a big lead. When it was our turn to bowl, we had to put the ball in the right areas,” he said at the post match presentation.
The South Africa pacers were the main reason behind the visitors’ thumping win at Lord’s as the picked up 18 of the 20 English wickets spread across the two innings.
“The guys did a great job. Very grateful with a young side. I have got a great think-tank behind the scenes. Good coaches who give great advice. As things work out, with Kesh getting a few wickets. And bringing Anrich who bowls at the speed of light,” he hailed his unit.
Asked about himself, Elgar said that he is constantly looking to improve as a captain and praised his opening partner Sarl Erwee for his patient knock against the English seamers.
“I am just looking to get better as captain. (On his partnership) Having Sarel around helps. He's an experienced cricketer, and a great team-mate. He is a pretty feisty character. We'll enjoy tonight, it is Friday after all. We won't rush it, because we need to let the young guys take in the moment," Elgar concluded.
