South Africa captain Dean Elgar says “all options are on the table” because the guests determine whether or not to make adjustments for the second Test in opposition to Australia beginning on Boxing Day in Melbourne.
Elgar stated on Tuesday that in-form batter Theunis de Bruyn was in rivalry for a recall after the Proteas had been crushed by six wickets on the Gabba.
Despite having one of many world’s finest fast-bowling assaults, South Africa must discover a batting unit that may publish scores which are defendable.
In their final six accomplished Test innings the Proteas have failed to succeed in 200.
Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne made a sophisticated 64 on the Gabba. Temba Bavuma (38 and 29) was gritty and fellow middle-order batter Khaya Zondo (36no) confirmed promise, nevertheless it was slim pickings.
No.3 batter Rassie van der Dussen had a tough Test and was bowled for a duck by Mitchell Starc within the second innings whereas leaving an enormous hole between bat and pad.
De Bruyn solely averages 19.45 in his 12 Tests however made a formidable 88 within the warm-up recreation in opposition to a Cricket Australia XI, and 101 for Lions in South Africa in his earlier recreation.
The 30-year-old right-hander is very regarded by Elgar and if adjustments are made to the batting order the skipper advised he was first in line.
“De Bruyn is obviously the next batter in,” Elgar stated.
“He has been in a great space. Because I am his teammate back home, I know he has got a lot of confidence. He scored runs back home and in the warm-up game as well which is great.
“I do know he’s a man who you’ll be able to herald probably who’s going to offer us that additional increase.”
Spinner Keshav Maharaj only bowled two overs at the Gabba as the match was over inside two days, but he is expected to get a lot more work at the MCG. Elgar has voiced his own preference for playing five specialist bowlers.
“The choice of the seven batters and 4 bowlers was very a lot a speaking level however I like having a specialist spinner,” Elgar stated.
“(Maharaj) offers us quite a lot of management and permits our seamers to get an additional break.
“All options are on the table going into the next one. You have to be open minded because you have to make the right decision for the specific game.”
