SA vs IND | Twitter in ecstasy as a wave of salutes and bows commend Dean Elgar’s tenacity in Centurion
Test cricket is often regarded as the ultimate format of the Gentleman’s game and it hardly falls shy of portraying characters that often gain eyeballs for the virtues on display. Dean Elgar trailed a similar path in Centurion that led the crowd honouring him with a standing ovation.
After ending Day 2 on an unbeaten 140, the former South Africa captain started from where he left. After a brisk period of respect against morning condition, Elgar caressed his strokes to quickly reach the 150 runs mark. A double ton seemed inevitable halfway through the session before a minute error led to him giving away his wicket to Shardul Thakur in the 95th over.
The 36-year-old ended up with a faint glove off a back of a length delivery outside the leg stump to wicketkeeper, KL Rahul, in the fifth delivery of the 95th over. The southpaw could have left the negative line delivery but rather went chasing at in a poor fashion. Although Elgar decided to review the decision, a spark was vivid via Ultraedge, resulting in his departure
A sigh of agony was spotted in Elgar’s face but it was soon masked by a shower of standing ovation that rose to the delight of an auspicious knock from the local boy. Irrespective of the nationality, the spectators stood up in applause as the veteran raised his bat as trudged off the field.
Very well played
— Virat Sharma (@ViratSharm39743) December 28, 2023
Its an out
— Virat Sharma (@ViratSharm39743) December 28, 2023
Lot of applause
— Virat Sharma (@ViratSharm39743) December 28, 2023
Lord Shadul got him
Only Lord shadul Thakur can get DEAN ELGAR
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) December 28, 2023
Well played DEAN..You took the match from India hand 👏👏#AUSvPAK #INDvSA #Dhoni #SENA #BBL13 #DeanElgar #BabarAzam #Shami #Abdullah #Prasidh #CricketTwitterpic.twitter.com/NgtH41A8gc
Its not easy
Lmao, costed India 185 runs. 😂 You wanted Elgar to get out at zero ?? Is it that easy ??😅
— Abinash Gogoi (@RoyceDaMajor69) December 28, 2023
Take a bow
TAKE A BOW, DEAN ELGAR...!!!
— Subhan Amjad (@SubhanAmjad85) December 28, 2023
185 (287) with 28 fours - a great marathon show by Elgar in his farewell series. A superb innings against India at his home ground.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/uKIroIp7OW
Another knock
dean elgar has played another knock of the highest quality. as he’s done consistently throughout his career despite batting in tough conditions and situations but always remained under the radar.
— 𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒂 (@apricotlassi) December 28, 2023
Great Innings
A great innings from Dean Elgar comes to an end !! 185 from him,superb innings from him in his farewell match.
— ishaan (@ixxcric) December 28, 2023
Everyone on their feet and applauding the innings 👏🏻#INDvsSA | #DeanElgar | #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/ZGxGMmYNI7
Finally
Finally the end of Dean Elgar 😭 #INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvsIND #SAvINDpic.twitter.com/4gdW8CxaNH
— Savlon Bhoi (@First_follow_me) December 28, 2023
High quality runs
185 of the very high quality runs from Dean Elgar on a tough pitch at Centurion.
— MA (@coverpoint_) December 28, 2023
Played!