Captain Aiden Markram says his move to the top of the order in the Proteas' T20I batting line-up was to accommodate "more destructive" players in the middle-order.
Proteas T20I captain Aiden Markram has urged the younger members of his squad to play without fear as the national side embark on a tour to Australia for six white-ball matches.
Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj will be the big-name Proteas in the SA20 auction after all six teams announced their pre-signed and retained players ahead of season 4.
Aiden Markram has been announced as the ICC Player of the Month for June after his second-innings century helped the Proteas win the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.
Aiden Markram believes South Africa's victory in the ICC World Test Championship Final has finally laid to rest the long-standing "chokers" tag - and hopes the Proteas' triumph can inspire a new generation to prioritise Test cricket.
Aiden Markram proved to be the Proteas' man for the "big occasion" after a scintillating unbeaten century put his team within touching distance of the World Test Championship trophy at Lord's.