Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar, the South African batsman who stood tall even as others around him were snaffled by India's bowlers in the third Test at the Wanderers, said the ball that hit him on the face was a "freak occurrence." Elgar made an unbeaten 86, giving South Africa a chance of attacking India's target of 241. But, despite taking numerous blows on the body and refusing to give his wicket away, Elgar ended up on the losing side. The opener has been praised for his resilience and grit but India's players constantly sledged him, going after his ugly style of play.