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Cape Town - Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar says that he is "very proud and extremely honoured" to be a part of the Proteas 50 Test club.
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Elgar became the 20th player to have played a half-century of Tests for South Africa in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
He joined fellow South African greats, which include team-mates Faf du Plessis (53*), Vernon Philander (55*), Dale Steyn (87*) and Hashim Amla (118*).
Elgar did not captalise on the big occasion in Galle - only making 8 and 4 - as the Proteas were thrashed by 278 runs.
The 31-year-old took to Twitter on Wednesday to thank fans and family on a "very special moment" in his career.
"Having the opportunity to wear the Green and Gold is a very Proud and extremely Honouring moment in a SA Cricketers’ life but to join the 50 Test Club is a very special moment for me. Very humbled by the support shown by friends, family and fans," wrote Elgar.
"It’s been an absolute pleasure serving @OfficialCSA and the mighty Proteas," he added.
Since making his debut in 2012 for the Proteas, Elgar has scored 3 206, made 11 centuries with an average of 41.63 and has taken 14 wickets as a part-time spinner.
Elgar's next assignment will be to bat the Proteas to victory as they trail the Sri Lankans 1-0 in their two-match Test series.
The second Test is scheduled to get under way in Colombo on Friday (06:30 SA time).
Having the opportunity to wear the Green and Gold is a very Proud and extremely Honouring moment in a SA Cricketers’ life but to join the 50 Test Club is a very special moment for me. Very humbled by the support shown by friends, family and fans.
— Dean Elgar (@deanelgar) July 18, 2018
(2/2) Sponsors play an important part in my career as well. So massive thanks has to go out to @KookaburraCkt for many years of kit. @PUMASouthAfrica and @GysssaGys for their big role played and to @TocoLifting and @Jonty1968 for always being on my side.
— Dean Elgar (@deanelgar) July 18, 2018
(3/3) @RudyProjectSA and @asgsport for the best eyewear and years of support. And also to Bidvest McCarthy Volkswagen Wonderboom for their role played in my life. It’s been an absolute pleasure serving @OfficialCSA and the mighty Proteas ?????? pic.twitter.com/mUkm9IbY3U
— Dean Elgar (@deanelgar) July 18, 2018
Let's take some time to celebrate a special milestone for @deanelgar who is playing his 50th Test match for South Africa. It's been #nonstop grit, determination, passion and drive from this special man. Congratulations Dean, may you have more to celebrate! #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/1BmIhgKHyT
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) July 14, 2018
