Following on from the fine example set by Chris Rogers and Victoria, Robin Peterson will be celebrating right now after the Cape Cobras sealed an innings victory over the Warriors today and with it the Supersport Series - the South African Championship.
Their success has been down to solid batting down the order together with two outstanding bowlers. Vernon Philander took 45 wickets at 14 as well as averaging 22 with the bat, while Peterson had a very fine year too.
He averaged 35 with the bat, mostly at number eight, while adding 30 wickets at just 23 runs each. In the final match he followed first innings figures of 2-18 in 11 overs with 5-41 in 16.5 overs in the second innings.
It all augurs well for Derbyshire and I hope he retains his mojo for the imminent county season, when Rogers and Peterson can hopefully combine for a hat trick of titles.
Speaking of South Africa, a few months back I wrote that young Saffer batsman Rilee Rossouw was one to watch at 20. Earlier this week he scored 319 IN A DAY against the Titans, with 47 fours and eight sixes. Irrespective of the standard of opposition, which was far from poor, that takes some doing and is the second highest score in a day by a South African, behind Barry Richards 325 in Australia a few years back. I'd say he has potential...
Finally today, news that ex (almost) Derbyshire player Mohammad Yousuf is set to announce his retirement from all cricket following his exclusion from their national side. It is a sad loss for the game and especially for their side, not especially blessed with world class batsmen at present.
It's also one less player for county chiefs to look at for an overseas berth.
I wonder if anyone needs Venkat's number...?
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