Proteas batter Aiden Markram has downplayed his missing out on a first Test century in his last 12 innings, emphasising his desire to contribute instead to the team's success.
The first day of the Test match between South Africa and Pakistan saw a total of 13 wickets tumble, highlighting the dominance of pace bowling on a lively pitch at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
Proteas captain Aiden Markram has insisted they will not be looking to avenge the T20 World Cup final defeat to India when they begin a four-match T20 series on Friday.
Aiden Markram is hoping to lead from the front when the Proteas take on Ireland in two T20Is in Abu Dhabi following a first-ever series loss to Afghanistan in the ODI format.
Aiden Markram wants the new players coming into the Proteas squad to learn as much as possible when the T20 series against West Indies gets underway on Friday.
The Proteas are in a strong position after day two of the second Test against the West Indies, led by a quality opening stand from Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram.