Rookie South Africa batter Keegan Petersen admits the world class Indian bowling assault was by far essentially the most difficult he has confronted however mentioned he wouldn’t have wished one other solution to construct his nascent profession.
The 28-year-old was named participant of the collection after his excellent exploits with the bat in opposition to India within the three-match contest which South Africa gained 2-1.
The trendy right-hander was the highest run-scorer from both sides within the collection, amassing 276 runs at a mean of 46.00. He was the one participant to notch-up three half-centuries, recording scores of 72, 82 and 62, while his slip fielding was one other hallmark of the collection.
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“It was by far the most challenging bowling I have come across in my career, whether it’s been in first-class cricket or any form of cricket,” Petersen was quoted as saying in Cricket South Africa web site.
“It hasn’t been an easy introduction for me to international cricket, but I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way,” he defined.
“My journey’s unique and it’s my story to tell as well.”
Petersen has now performed 5 Tests for South Africa, though his earlier three innings — all in opposition to West Indies — didn’t yield too many runs.
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“It hasn’t completely sunk in yet. I still can’t explain how it feels completely despite it being two days already. Myself, my family and everyone close to us are still trying to get over it somehow. It was a challenging series against one of the best bowling attacks in the world.”
Petersen mentioned he’s proud to be part of a group that’s attempting to begin one thing new in South African cricket.
“Whether I bat in first couple of overs or whether or not I bat after 50 overs, I’m simply grateful to have the chance to be there, enjoying amongst a bunch of fellows who’re additionally attempting to begin one thing new in South African cricket.
“We are also trying to tell a new story as a team together as well.”
South Africa misplaced the primary Test by 113 runs in Centurion, earlier than storming again with successive seven-wicket victories in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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It was the largest win for the Proteas since Dean Elgar was appointed Test captain and Petersen has hailed the management of the brand new skipper.
“Deano as our captain, he’s going to, he has and he is going to achieve great things as well as a captain. He’s a brilliant leader and we wouldn’t want anyone else to lead us,” mentioned Petersen.
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“The achievement for us as a squad, we all know the chips had been down and the chances had been in opposition to us particularly after the primary sport the place we had been crushed. It wasn’t state of affairs, however we had a few robust chats after the sport methods to bounce again.
“It’s just our personalities and character as South Africans, even though we’re the underdogs, we always come back fighting. That’s just how we are and we showed that during this series. Hopefully, it carries on for years to come.”
The two groups will now transfer on to the three-match ODI leg of the tour that begins on Wednesday right here.