Thought I'll never get to play for England, says cricketer Malan

Dawid Malan

England hero Dawid Malan feared that he would never get the chance to grace the international arena. Malan produced a match-winning performance in the T20 Series decider against South Africa on Sunday - his 78 from 44 balls making him England's highest-ever scorer on T20 debut.

"I didn't think this day would come," Malan said. "I actually had a chat about two-and-a-half months ago with Adam Voges after the North vs South games which I contributed really well to. He gave me a few tips as he was in the same position with regards to Test cricket in Australia.

He was a late bloomer so he told me what he did. Fortunately I was given another chance and I took it," he added.