Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says Tristan Stubbs’ mentality, besides his natural stroke-making ability, is something that sets him apart from from his peers.
Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince pictured at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka where the first Test against Bangladesh will be played. Picture: Zabed Hasnain Chowdhury / NurPhoto via AFPhas been given a lot more responsibility up the order in the various formats instead of coming in down the order to try and finish games with his powerful hitting at the back end.
After Amla played his final Test match — against Sri Lanka in February 2019 — the Proteas have tried no less than eight players at first drop. That excludes left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who came in as a night watchman in one of the Tests. “His selection in that position is a positive one from Shukri, it’s the way he loves to play his cricket,” Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince told“Stubbs is somebody who can transform the game, he can counter attack when the team is under pressure and someone with a good enough technique to handle the new ball.
Let’s get behind our boys as they prepare to bring their best against Bangladesh! 🏏!]>🇿!]>🇦!]>🔥“I’m a big fan of his mentality and that’s why I think he is going to be a big player for South Africa,” Prince said. “It’s that mentality that impresses me. Yes, he is a big guy and an aggressive batsman, but everything is born in his mind.”
“Back in the day it was occupying the crease for as long as possible, wear the bowlers down. But the game has moved on. People are coming in and imposing themselves on the game, and Stubbs is a player that can do that.” Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie shared a record 415-run stand in the final Test in Chattogram, while Dale Steyn took 14 wickets to win the Test by an innings and 205 runs.Headed to Bangladesh for a Test series showdown! 🏏!]>💥“Obviously tours aren’t as long as they used to be. You have one warm-up game when you get there, and then it’s into the business,” Prince said.
Prince revealed that the Proteas had a long meeting with former Proteas coach Russell Domingo about what sort of conditions will greet them on tour.
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