South Africa vs India: No need for panic but our batsmen need to step up, says Test skipper Dean Elgar

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar said that he was shocked at Quinton de Kock’s sudden retirement from Test cricket but insisted that the team will take the setback in its stride and strive to level the ongoing series against India.

South Africa Test skipper Dean Elgar said that the Proteas batsmen need to take more responsibility if they are to fight their way into the Test series against India. South Africa suffered a 113-run defeat in the first Test in Pretoria and if they lose again they will concede a home series to India for the first time.

"We don't need to panic," the South Africa skipper told a virtual news conference on Sunday.