Newlands' adopted son Ryan Rickelon ready for his new Proteas role in crucial third Test

Ryan Rickelton, adopted son of Newlands, is set to make his mark in the Proteas' crucial third Test. Though born on the Highveld and shaping his cricket career for the Lions, Rickelton has cultivated a profound attachment to Newlands, where he scored a personal best of 259 in just ten hours during the New Year. With a decade of success at Newlands, including centuries in three first-class matches, the player feels a sense of comfort returning to his familiar grounds.

As he transitions to the Proteas' middle order, Rickelton acknowledges the challenge of opening the batting and aims to emulate the patience of seasoned players like Aiden Markram. By drawing strength from his Newlands experiences, Rickelton seeks to bolster the Proteas' defense, potentially replacing the sidelined Anrich Nortje.