Quinton’s Test retirement has further hampered South African baptism – Amla

Weakened South African batsman has been “further crippled” by the sudden retirement of the seasoned Quinton de Kock, former batsman Hashim Amla feels.

At the age of 29, de Kock called time for his test career last week, citing the need to spend more time with his family.

“The two best drummers in the middle are Temba (Bavuma) and Quinton,” Amla said. Sport24.

“Now that Quinton has left Test out of cricket, this is further hampering the batting line-up, and now more than ever, it’s essential that Temba get one higher – be it three or four, let alone play the role of strengthening. Against a recovery,” Amla said. .

Despite Kock’s retirement, Amla believed that Protea could still bounce back and defend against the record of never losing a home series against India.

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“There’s definitely a return, but it’s going to take a laser-like focus for a long time and a touch of a fortune,” Amla said.

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“(Captain) Dean (Elgar) and Aiden (Markram) are players in the class with hundreds of pedigrees, and if they get a boost, it would certainly ease their nerves and give the younger boys the confidence they need,” Amla said.

Proteas eliminated 197 and 191 at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, losing 113 races against India in the opening test.

Amla, who won more than 9,000 tests and was also the captain of South Africa, acknowledged the “fair” result in the initial test.

“The result was correct,” Amla said.

“Centurion is known to be harder to beat as the days go by. So after India won the draw, batted and scored over 300, it was up to the Protea batters to at least match that score. It was really hurt to be behind 130 runs, and in the end it was a difference.” , concluded Amla.