‘Keegan Petersen CAN play!’ – South Africa batter wins high praise from AB and others for gritty knock against India
Keegan Petersen’s composed knock of 72 helped South Africa remain in the contest against India, and won him high praise in the cricketing community.
After a scrappy start at Centurion, Keegan found his groove in Johannesburg, playing a crucial role in a South Africa win. He continued his good form at Cape Town, scoring a fighting 72 against a challenging Indian bowling attack. His returns have impressed many, including a retired South Africa legend.
The long and the short is Keegan Petersen CAN play! I’m very excited with the composure, skill and technique I’ve seen against one of the best attacks in the world.
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 12, 2022
Keegan Petersen will be a gun for @OfficialCSA 👌🏽 and again, M Jansen will become a very special cricketer!!!
— Henry Davids (@HenryDavids19) January 12, 2022
At 28 and with more than 100 first-class games to his name, Keegan is a known entity for quite a few in the South Africa domestic circles.
Keegan Petersen is the number 3 that people from Paarl think he is. He can score big 100s.
Kyle Verreyne is the player that Ashwell Prince says he is. He can score big runs.
Thank you for attending my talk.
— C. S Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza) January 12, 2022
His knock of 72 only added to his growing reputation as a solid presence at the top for South Africa, whose batting has suffered from a number of high-profile retirements in the last few years.
I am rapidly becoming a Keegan Petersen fan
— Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) January 13, 2022
A fantastic innings from Keegan Petersen comes to an end. It's that Bumrah angle once again. Kisses the outside edge. A stylish, fighting 72 from the new KP.#INDvSA #SAvIND India right on top now. South Africa still trail by 44.
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) January 12, 2022
Keegan Petersen is growing with each Test innings – such class!!! It's wonderful to see him gain confidence#SAvIND
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 12, 2022
In so many Test series, a team playing India uncovers a new star. Think Viv Richards, Malcolm Marshall, Waqar Younis, Brett Lee…Fred Trueman! In this one, we have Marco Jansen and, I'm certain, Keegan Petersen. #INDvSA
— Tunku Varadarajan (@tunkuv) January 12, 2022
Keegan Petersen is some player 👏🏻 #DoddaMathu #CricketTwitter #SAvIND
— ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ | Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha) January 12, 2022
Keegan Petersen is looking a player. South Africa have gone from question marks over their middle order to all of a sudden looking very solid. #SAvIND
— Ismail Mulla (@IsmailMulla) January 12, 2022
Experience matters but beyond a point performance is what should keep you going. Keegan Petersen is playing only his 6th Test match but has been so assured & compact. India have to dismiss Petersen soon if they've to conquer the final frontier
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 12, 2022
His stance, the way he plays late, the way he loads his back foot, the way he tries to press forward – Keegan Petersen belongs to edicts of batsmanship or old school batting.
His coach must have ingrained it in his system.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) January 12, 2022
