5 reasons why Dean Elgar is the perfect replacement for Graeme Smith in Test cricket

#1 Solid technique with the willow

Dean Elgar has a solid technique

In order to score runs on a regular basis and in different conditions, a batsman needs to possess a sound technique. A technical glitch might look minor on the face of it, but it can lead to a batsman’s dismissal on several occasions.

With over 10,000 runs in the first-class cricket arena, he has served gracefully for the sides he has represented with the passage of time. Even in his List A and T20 career, he has an average of 42.33 and 37.20 respectively.

South Africa have quite a few cricketing assignments in the upcoming weeks and Elgar’s prowess with the bat will need to come to the fore if the Proteas have to string together decent shows.