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South Africa skipper Dean Elgar ahead of a training session at Lord's. (Source: Twitter)

South Africa captain Dean Elgar insists that he wants to be the best as South Africa prepare to face England in the first Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Wednesday (August 17). The clash at the ‘Home of Cricket’ marks the start of what is a three-match Test series, one the tourists will be aiming to win to consolidate their position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship rankings.

The Proteas are also presently ranked third in the world behind Australia and India in red-ball cricket and skipper Elgar has expressed his desire for them to reach the top. “I didn’t take this job thinking that we would just be mid-table and not playing our best cricket,” he told the media at the pre-match media briefing on Tuesday. “It’s always been my goal and my ambition (to be the best). 

“I’ve experienced us being world number one twice and the feeling is great. But I know it’s such a journey and hard work to get there. I want the young guys to experience that, I still want to experience it before I turn a chapter. But for me it’s definitely one of my biggest goals as captain. I wouldn’t be in this job if I thought we’re not capable of doing that.”

In England they come up against an opponent that has won their past four Tests, three against New Zealand and one versus India, under new coach Brendon McCullum. Their attacking style of play has drawn widespread praise, but Elgar believes the Proteas can challenge them.

Match Details

England vs South Africa, 1st Test

Venue: Lord’s, London

Date & Time: August 17 to 21 at 330 PM IST

Live Streaming and TV details: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV website and app

ENG vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes

Batters: Dean Elgar, Rassie van der Dussen, Ollie Pope

All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Keshav Maharaj

Bowlers: James Anderson, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

Captain: Joe Root

Vice-captain: Dean Elgar

ENG vs SA 1st Test Predicted 11

England: Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, James Anderson.

South Africa: Dean Elgar (c), Sarel Erwee, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje.