Cricket
Rain wins the two-test series between Bangladesh and SA─── 10:10 Mon, 03 Aug 2015
The two-test series between Bangladesh and South Africa has ended in a draw after the second test in Mirpur was washed out.
The Test was called-off after a third straight day of rain forced the disappointing finish to the tour in which the Proteas were thoroughly tested.
The first Test in Chittagong also ended in a draw after it too was rained out.
The Proteas however retain their number one test status while the Bangladeshi’s remain in 9th, but narrow the gap on the eighth placed West Indies.
Dane Vilas, who made his debut, said he would like another crack at test cricket.
"As a debutant, and I’m sure others before me will agree, you want to get that first wicket, run or catch under the belt.
"To get that first catch is a relief after the anticipation of waiting for it.
"Luckily I took my first one then another one after that, thanks to Dean and JP for helping me out. There was huge elation and hopefully many more to come.”
He added that he would like to represent South Africa in all three formats of the game and that competition is healthy.
"The guys are very good, we enjoy each other’s company.
"The space we have in the change room is quite big so nobody is on top of each other. We spend quite a lot of time at the hotel watching movies and bonding, we even have our own Bangladesh premier league of table tennis going on at the team room at the hotel.
"There is obviously some frustration because we are here to play cricket and we want to play cricket, but the mood in the camp is good.”
The Proteas return home now and will welcome the Black Caps of New Zealand who will be coming over for a five-match One-Day International Series which start on 14 August at Kingsmead in Durban.
Morgan Piek / OFM News
