South Africa’s opening match Neighbor’s debt He may announce his retirement from Test cricket after the Proteas’ upcoming two-match series against India. According to Rapport, the 36-year-old cricketer is said to not feature in the SA coach’s long-term plans Thank you Conrad.
Dean Elgar is unhappy with South African cricket
Dean Elgar, currently the leading run-scorer in the ongoing 4-day home series, has amassed an impressive 402 runs in six innings for the Titans at an average of 80.40 this season. Despite his consistent performances in domestic cricket, recent discussions between Elgar’s camp and… Cricket South Africa (CSA) They clearly left the veteran cricketer unsatisfied.
The veteran batsman is expected to lead a weak Proteas side in the two-Test series against New Zealand In February 2024, he may reconsider his position if he feels marginalized in the national team’s plans. It has been said that Elgar’s discussions with the CSA, particularly with Test coach Conrad, did not go as smoothly as expected.
Sources familiar with the matter hinted at the possibility of Elgar announcing his retirement soon. Rapport newspaper quoted an informed source as saying: “Just anticipating the news [of his retirement] To break soon.”
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Neil Brand could replace Dean Elgar in the SA Test squad
If Elgar leaves, Conrad is said to be considering it Neil Brandcaptained South Africa A, as the opening batsman for the New Zealand series. Tony De Zorzi It can be considered a brand partner at the top of the order.
When asked about Elgar’s possible retirement and the alleged tension in their relationship, coach Konrad, who replaced Elgar with… Tempa agreed As captain of the Proteas Test in February this year, he vehemently denied any knowledge of Elgar’s future plans. Conrad also refuted rumors about a strained relationship and stressed that he knew nothing about Elgar’s intentions.
While cricket fans eagerly await official statements from Elgar and Cricket South Africa, the uncertainty surrounding the left-handed batsman’s future in Test cricket adds an unexpected layer of intrigue to the Proteas’ upcoming series against India.