South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says his quick and livid Test tempo quartet will relish bowling in Australia and has given a clue as to how they’ll attempt to unsettle Marnus Labuschagne.
The Proteas play Australia on the Gabba within the first of three Tests from December 17 and boast a deadly foursome of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen of their quick bowling arsenal.
Rabada, who has taken 257 Test wickets, was one of many stars of the 2016-17 sequence in Australia, which the Proteas received 2-1.
Elgar mentioned Australia was a “great place for fast bowlers” who executed their abilities and hit the proper areas on the pitch.
He mentioned his quartet “all bring something different to the table”.
“Kagiso’s career speaks for itself and we know what Nortje does with regards to bringing the heat,” Elgar advised reporters.
“Also (Nortje’s) skillset is up there so he can balance two different game plans if he has to. Ngidi has the skillset where if the ball swings around he is the one bowler who is going to get the swing.
“Jansen additionally brings lots of tempo and bounce. He’s six foot-plus and the tallest member inside our bowling ranks. They all convey one thing distinctive, which is sweet to have.
“When you come to Australia you want to have that skill and you want to have the balance with regards to the raw pace they bring to the attack.”
Dismissing South African-born Labuschagne early might be excessive on the Proteas’ want checklist in Brisbane after he scored 204 and 104no within the first Test in opposition to the West Indies in Perth.
Elgar fired an early shot throughout the bow on the in-form Australian No.3.
“Top of off with the odd bouncer seems to be a good indicator,” Elgar grinned when requested the way to get Labuschagne out.
“He is one of the form batters in the world and I am sure there is going to be a little bit of extra spice knowing he is ex-South African as well. He is a human being and is also prone to fail as well, which hopefully plays into our hands.”
Labuschagne was undone by a quick bouncer from West Indies paceman Alzarri Joseph within the second innings in Perth, top-edging the ball into his helmet and being caught on 19, solely to be reprieved by a no-ball name.
The Australians have been in pursuit of fast runs on the time, which influenced Labuschagne’s method, however he’ll little question be examined in opposition to quick bowling in Brisbane.
The Proteas have a four-day match in opposition to a Cricket Australia XI at Allan Border Field from Friday earlier than the primary Test.
None of the present squad have performed a Test on the Gabba, and Elgar mentioned these have been “exciting times” for the guests.
