South Africa still in with a shot in 1st Test: Philander

Visakhapatnam, Oct 5 - South African pacer Vernon Philander said that the visitors remain in contention in their first Test against India. The Proteas ended the penultimate day of the first Test on S

Philander said that South Africa are looking to make the most of the influx of fresh ideas in the team. The Proteas are in a state of transition with senior players like AB de Villiers, Morne Morkel, Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn all retiring over the past year and a half. "When you have young and fresh ideas, the guys tend to play the way they play and you get a different perspective of where the game is moving to. You got obviously some of the older guys," he said.

"Quinny (de Kock) is obviously not so old but he is one of us now. So I think it just brings fresh energy, new energy and the guys are really enjoying it. I think a couple of years back, we were a very conservative team. These guys are playing a lot more exciting brand of cricket."

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IANS