Hashim Amla quits as South Africa skipper after rescuing England second test draw
Amla announces shock decision to resign as Proteas captain after leading his team to a draw in the second test at Newlands
Hashim Amla announced a shock decision to resign as South African captain after leading his team to a draw in the second test at Newlands on Wednesday.
I felt someone else could do a better job. The decision was not made over the last couple of days. It was made at least two weeks ago
“I felt someone else could do a better job,” Amla told journalists.
“The decision was not made over the last couple of days. It was made at least two weeks ago.”
AB de Villiers will lead South Africa in the remaining two matches of a series which England lead 1-0.
“I had chatted to a few of the guys before this so this did not come as a massive shock to them,” said Amla.
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“We have a very tight leadership team – myself, AB, Faf (du Plessis), quite a few of the senior guys. AB is very able and a brilliant captain himself.”