Proteas coach Mark Boucher has admitted the performances of the team over the first two days of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch lacked energy and had been disappointing.
The Proteas are staring down the barrel of a huge and embarrassing defeat inside three days, trailing New Zealand by 353 runs.
“It has been a tough two days and extremely disappointing, especially after the series we had against India,” Boucher said at stumps. “We lost the toss and fell behind after the first session and we have not been able to get back in the game in all departments. Our batting, bowling and fielding have been very disappointing.”
“I can’t answer for the players [and whether they are going to testify] — you know my stance on this issue and my personal stuff stays personal.The Proteas' opening partnership of Elgar and Makram have failed to impress in the past few matches, and for this series the captain was partnered with Erwee, but with no success in the opening Test.
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