Proteas coach Russell Domingo says his side still have room for improvement despite reclaiming the number one spot in the ICC Test rankings.
South Africa claimed a 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka and subsequently reclaimed the top spot on the rankings.
“The test side has now regained the number-one test ranking, but we know we’re not the finished article,” Domingo said at the team’s arrival back in South Africa on Tuesday.
“There’s still a lot of work to do and a lot of tinkering to the side trying to find the right combination of players going forward. There will be one or two opportunities for some other players to make an impact. While we are No 1 in the world, we’re still a long way off from where we need to be.
“But winning a test series in Sri Lanka is something the players will cherish and be proud of for a very long time.”
It was the first series in charge for new captain Hashim Amla and Domingo lauded the leadership of the new skipper.
Before the series, South Africa had won just two tests from 10 attempts in Sri Lanka since 1993.
“Twenty-one years was a long time since we had success in Sri Lanka,” Domingo said.
“The way Hashim led his troops in his first series was testament to the type of leader he’s going to be. He was able to get the best out of his players in tough conditions. They withstood serious pressure on the final day of the series, and Hashim’s calming influence on the team was outstanding.”
