Aus vs SA – Dean Elgar wants to continue as South Africa Test captain

In post-match television interviews, Elgar was a bit more upbeat and said he was confident he would “come back” between the runs after a disappointing 2022. He has been dismissed this series: strangled leg three times in six visits to the crease.

“I can admit once, maybe twice, but the third time is something that bothers me a lot,” he said. “And it’s something different for me. Normally you have a way out and the bowlers target it. It’s obviously something new and 10 years into a Test career, it’s foreign territory to me. It is potentially something to reflect on and you can either say it’s f***ing luck or not. I’m going around it with an open mind and will take a look. It’s a little disappointing that I’ll ever Couldn’t even go through the series and when I got going I managed to run myself out, which is also a big no-no in Test cricket. All-round, it’s extremely disappointing. I’m batting really well, My build-up has been good. There have been times where I have batted poorly and I have actually performed, which is the irony about this game.”

“Maybe I feel a little low [hurt and embarrassed] Now. Those two words would have been too strong after the second game but after a lot of fighting in this game and showing some really positive signs, it’s a lot better with me.”

Dean Elgar

But he will not analyze his technique just yet. With no SA20 contract to his name, Elgar intends to push his feet through January and is targeting the second half of the domestic four-day competition, starting February 12, to make a comeback. He said, “I’m taking as much time as I want. That’s what I need at this point in time.” “There have been some talks with me and the batting coaches about potentially doing additional work, but for now, I just want to get on a plane, and go home, get some rest, have a braai and Maybe go play in the bush.” some golf. South Africans miss out on these little things when you go on a tour. I’m just going home and freaking out for a bit.”

“We are hurt and ashamed,” he said. “Those things work hand in hand at the moment.”

However, South Africa’s batting effort on the final day of the series, where they scored 255 in their first innings – their highest score in nine innings – and were 106 for 2 when stumps was called, gave Elgar some hope that things would turn out fairly well. They are not as bad as they seem.

“Maybe I feel a little low [hurt and embarrassed] Now,” he said. “Those two words would have been too strong after the second game but after a lot of fighting and showing some really positive signs in this game, it’s sitting a lot better with me. Maybe I’ve had a week to heal from the hurt and embarrassment and maybe it’s a little easier to talk about now.”

There is a strong feeling that South Africa may be forced to do a complete clean-out and reorganize their red-ball structure. At home, it seems an overhaul is in the air, and Elgar feels it coming, especially off the back of this tour. While he wants to be a part of South Africa’s Test future, for now, he just wants to make do with what has happened.

“I think you should be honest. Emotions are also a part of our DNA. We are also human beings and we are allowed to show that,” he added. “We are an extremely proud nation and we play to win. When things don’t go your way, those kinds of things run in your veins.”