Maphaka passes Test exam

“That ball did not go where it was supposed to, but things like that happen for a reason.” – Kwena Maphaka on his first Test wicket.

Telford Vice / Cape Town

KWENA Maphaka had never known anything like it. His Test debut against Pakistan marked the longest time he had spent on the field in his first-class career — which is unsurprising considering the match was only his fourth at that level.

Just once in his first three games were the overs his team spent in the field across both inni...