Proteas interim coach Maketa says he has earned the right to lead the team

As the first of three Test matches against Australia on Saturday draws closer, newly installed interim Proteas coach Malibongwe Maketa says he has earned the right to lead the team.

Maketa was put in charge of the team for this important ICC World Test Championship starting at the Gabba in Brisbane, where both teams will be looking for a winning start.

“Working at international level it is not something you get given but you have to earn it, and I would like to believe I have done that,” he said as the Proteas continued with their preparations this week.

“Working with our best players in the country and the skill t they are executing at the level they are working at for me is a goal achieved and I know this is only in the interim.