England’s latest opening partner for Alastair Cook offered a breezy cameo which will carry out little to persuade his doubters that he is a credible long-term optionA dead-rubber it may be,but the fourth Test has been a chance for players in imperfect sides to further their claims for long-term selection. Two days gone and it is a couple among the domestic side’s uncertain few that have taken it. Their wicketkeeper, Quinton de Kock, and was the latest,following Stephen Cook’s maiden Test century on the first day with one of his own, biffing the wearied English seamers and spinner Moeen Ali to all corners of a busy and buoyant Centurion Park for an unbeaten 129 from 128 balls. Related: England’s Alastair Cook leads resistance after South Africa assume control Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com