Petersen proved to be a very important member of the South African crew that defeated India 2-1 in the just-concluded Check sequence.
The batter scored twin fifties in the third Examination in Cape Town and was adjudged the Player of the Match as nicely as the Player of the Collection.
“Keegan Peterson (KP). Exceptional initials (@KP24). A terrific world player in the generating. My childhood hero Gundappa Vishwanath arrives to head #SAvIND,” Shastri tweeted.
Keegan Peterson (KP). Great initials (@KP24). A excellent entire world participant in the creating. My childhood hero Gundappa Vi… https://t.co/2IHNCfBrc6
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) 1642161412000
Regarded as a person of the finest batters all through his period, the right-handed Viswanath, who played 91 Tests and 25 ODIs for India, possessed supple wrists which he used to excellent influence in participating in square cuts. The 28-yr-aged Petersen is also equally wristy.
Shastri also claimed ‘KP’ was a wonderful original, referring to the previous England skipper Kevin Pietersen, one particular of the most captivating batters.
Petersen finished the a few-match series with 276 operates in six innings, such as three important half-centuries.
