Cricket Fanatics Magazine caught up with the all-rounder who is now considered by many to be the leading all-rounder in the Test team.

“It’s quite a surprise that I’m seen as the number one all-rounder [by the fans]. I feel like in Test cricket I haven’t stamped my authority.

“I’ve bowled well especially when the team needed it most and I’m happy about that but I don’t think I’ve delivered with the bat yet.

“I’ve got in nicely and faced a lot of balls. In Test cricket, you don’t get a lot of balls to score off, but I have improved a lot since my debut.’’

This is a snippet and one set of quotes from our cover story of issue 13 of Cricket Fanatics Magazine. Subscribe below for the full exclusive with Wiaan Mulder.