Hashim Amla has shocked the cricketing world by quitting as captain of South Africa.
Amla announced his decision at the conclusion of the second Test between England and South Africa in Cape Town.
“I felt someone else could do a better job,” Amla said.
“The decision was not made over the last couple of days. It was made at least two weeks ago.”
Batsman An de Villiers will take over the captaincy in the remaining two matches of the four match Test series against England.
“I had chatted to a few of the guys before this so this did not come as a massive shock to them,” he said.
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