The Sunfoil Dolphins and KZN Cricket recognise and honour Hashim Amla for his record breaking innings against England in the first test at the Oval.
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His innings of 311 (not out) in 13 hours of batting, facing 528 balls makes Hashim’s the leading runs scorer in a single innings in the history of Test Cricket for South Africa, going past AB de Villiers 278 scored against Pakistan in 2010.
Sunfoil Dolphins CEO, Jesse Chellan commented, “What an outstanding innings, what an amazing effort. It’s been a pleasure and joy to watch Hashim, Graeme and Jacques destroy the English attack over the past two days”.
“Hashim got to the crease in a very difficult situation on Friday evening but batted through to take apart an English attack that has been excellent this season”.
“He was patient, he was focused, he was fluent, he was unflappable, he was dominant and he has just played the greatest innings in the history of Test Cricket for South Africa. We salute you Hashim. This is a truly proud moment for Dolphins and Proteas cricket”.
President of KZNCU, Faeez Jaffar said, “Hashim has continued to be an outstanding role model. His self belief, dedication, perseverance and hard work has paid off. Despite all his achievements, being it from school level to national level, his quality of humility has stood out. He has continued to be a humble servant of the game and has not been afraid to give advice and speak his mind.
Hashim is a player who believes in being part of a team and performing for the team. It has been a pleasure seeing this young man grow into one of the finest batsmen produced in South Africa.”
Congratulations, Hashim! Here’s to many more!