As the 2022-23 domestic season has carried on, there have been many young players putting together groundbreaking contributions. This has been an ongoing trend with several batters in both divisions, and one of the players to keenly look out for is none other than the Warriors opener Jordan Hermann.

The 20-year-old southpaw is fresh from an unbeaten 187 against Boland just two weeks ago. And that was the knock that not only laid down the platform but also helped to hunt down a mammoth 4th-innings target of 370. His rapid rise in the domestic scene has generated plenty of buzz about a potential Test call-up in the foreseeable future.

It wasn’t always so easy for Hermann, though. He spent last year on the fringes of the Titans side – his home team – and opted for a change in scenery for this season. It was a change for the better, as maximizing game time was a priority.

“It’s always been a dream to play for the Titans, and I learned a lot from the guys there,” said Hermann to Cricket Fanatics Magazine. “But if you compare the conditions at SuperSport Park to St. George’s, you’ll learn a lot more about your batting, especially playing tougher and longer innings. It’s not as free-flowing as it is at Centurion. Plus there’s the opportunity to play more games.”

The fact that Hermann has adjusted well to a different environment and adapted his game is definitely a testament to his maturity. Stepping out of his comfort zone may or may not be the most straightforward call to make, but in his case, it’s already paid dividends.

And despite the gradual paradigm shift with youngsters gravitating towards the short formats, Hermann has asserted his unwavering commitment to the 4-day game. Batting for long periods of time is not only something he takes very seriously, but it’s also something that he dearly cherishes.

“I think it’s more mental than anything else. I barely played games in the long format when I was at school, and the enjoyment of batting is always so thrilling for me. Playing the situation is the best way to describe it. White-ball cricket is what I’ve played a lot more frequently, but red-ball is fun because that’s where I can bat the longest.”

You can watch the whole 40 min interview right here.