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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Shukri Conrad\u2019s candid nature has proved beneficial for an inexperienced Proteas Test team, according to Enoch Nkwe, pushing the side into contention for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.<\/p>\n

Conrad has overseen a mini-revival for the Test side despite a limited schedule which was further inhibited when he wasn\u2019t able to pick nationally contracted players for the two-match series in New Zealand earlier this year because of the SA20.<\/p>\n

Having predictably lost that series, the feeling was the Proteas were out of contention for a place in the WTC final at Lord\u2019s in June next year. Series wins in the West Indies followed by a 2-0 triumph in Bangladesh quickly made the Proteas favourites to earn a top two spot on the WTC points table.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s calm, he gets straight to the point,\u201d Nkwe, Cricket SA director of cricket, said of Conrad. \u201cHe sets a clear direction for individuals and also for the team. He works well with youngsters, which is not to say he doesn\u2019t work well with experienced guys, he does, but he enjoys the blend of experience and inexperience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though Conrad\u2019s forthright nature can rub some the wrong way and has led to friction with administrators, when he was a provincial coach, and even some players, as was the case with former captain Dean Elgar, there are others who appreciate his candour.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing I have enjoyed is him creating an environment where everyone can express themselves,\u201d said Nkwe.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve been free-spirited. It\u2019s not easy for many players, whether inexperienced or experienced, to go to Bangladesh and express themselves. You\u2019ve seen how Bedingham went about his business and his backing of Stubbs, despite a lot of criticism, is an example of something he does well. Once he brings you on board he will back you up until a point, where he can have a discussion to say \u2018take time off, here\u2019s a plan for you to come back\u2019.<\/p>\n

He backs every individual, and he makes sure he lets them know about it. Hence you see players who play for him really express themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stubbs\u2019 selection to bat in the No 3 position was a surprise for many. Though players have transitioned between the limited overs formats and Test cricket, it was putting Stubbs in at No 3, historically the most important spot in the batting order, that didn\u2019t go down well with traditionalists<\/p>\n

While the sample size remains small, Stubbs has shown he has the mental capacity to carry the responsibility of the position and the technique to move between defending and attacking. Since moving to No 3 in the series against West Indies, he has played on most slow tracks and on the quicker surfaces he will encounter at home, it will be interesting to see how he adapts in the four Tests SA play this summer.<\/p>\n

Victory in all four matches \u2014 two against Sri Lanka and two against Pakistan \u2014 would confirm the Proteas a place in the top two on the WTC log, securing them a berth for Lord\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Conrad was wary of looking too far ahead after the success in Bangladesh, saying the players would focus solely on Durban, where the first Test against Sri Lanka starts on November 27.<\/p>\n

Nkwe has sensed a renewed enthusiasm for the five-day game. \u201cI was at the CEOs’ conference on the day they beat Bangladesh in that second Test and you could feel the energy around the room. People are so excited about the performance of our Test team.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully down the line we can add more Test cricket. Someone such as KG Rabada continuously knocks on my door asking \u2018when are we getting more Test cricket?’<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are mindful of the next generation of cricketers who are coming through \u2014 Stubbs, Brevis, De Zorzi, even young Maphaka \u2014 they want Test cricket, they want to play the toughest format and we want to do everything we can to allow them to do that,\u201d said Nkwe.<\/p>\n

*Nandre Burger won\u2019t play any more this season because of a lumbar stress fracture, CSA confirmed. The 29-year-old left arm fast bowler, who made his international debut last summer, is in the first phase of a rehabilitation programme. Depending on his progress, he could be sidelined for up to six months.<\/p>\n

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