South Africa vs India 3rd Test, Day 2: 5 things we learnt from the day

#3 Hashim Amla does a Steven Smith

Amla covered up his tendency to drive away from the body with a shuffle movement

The most interesting part of Hashim Amla's innings was his uncharacteristic, Steven Smith-like shuffle across the stumps to cover for the swing and seam movement. With a rejigged trigger movement, Amla not only put the Indian seamers off but also accounted for his tendency to waft at wide balls.

The bearded warrior stood tall as South Africa's middle-order succumbed to the guile of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. The altered technique combined with good hand-eye coordination ensured that Amla was on top of the bowlers throughout his knock. A deserved half-century ensured that South Africa weren't totally out of the contest at any stage.