Former Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander, seen here on his first-class debut for Western Province against the Dolphins in the 2003/04 Four-Day Series final (then the SuperSport Series) remains a champion of the four-day game. (Image: Gallo Image)
The domestic 4-day Series scene remains close to Vernon Philander's heart despite the proliferation of white-ball cricket that's seemingly swallowed the cricketing world.
Where last month's SA20 final between the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban's Super Giants was played in front of a full house at Newlands, the ongoing Four-Day Series final between Western Province and the Lions is being played in front of a handful of fans and staff at the Wanderers.
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