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

#3 Consistency being his strength

Dean Elgar has strengthened his position in the national team with the passage of time

Cricket is a dynamic sport with consistent performances being a crucial element of the game. While the competition is cut throat, there’s hardly any room for complacency. Despite the rivalry, Dean Elgar has strengthened his position in the national team with the passage of time.

In 38 Test matches, Elgar has notched up 8 centuries and 8 half-centuries, which have manifested the consistency level of the Welkom-born player. Often, he perished for low scores, but he didn’t allow them to bog him down.

Provided he replicates the quality of cricket he has displayed till now for South Africa in the upcoming years, he can be deemed to be one of the greats to have played the game for South Africa at the highest level.