Paul Adams Tipping Schalk Engelbrecht And Nqaba Peter To Be The Future Of Sa Spinners

Keshav Maharaj is 35-years-old. So too is Dane Piedt.

These were the last two specialist spinners to feature in the Proteas Test side, along with 31-year-old all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy.

The leading bowler in the CSA Four-Day series last season was 38-year-old Shaun von Berg, followed closely by 31-year-old Prenalyn Subrayen. And while theres a common belief that spinners have only truly mastered their craft once they have reached their 30s, the advanced ages of the countrys leading spin bowlers may well pose a problem in the near future.

It is for this reason that Cricket South Africa bowling lead Paul Adams is hoping the upcoming South Africa A tour to the West Indies will unearth a new generation of spinners in the country.

Along with stalwarts Subrayen and Bjorn Fortuin, the touring party also includes Lions leg-spinner Nqaba Peter and Titans offie Schalk Engelbrecht.