Mindset of modern South African cricketer evolved compared to his era, says Ashwell Prince

As a player, Ashwell Prince toured India for Test work connected 2 tours. On some occasions (2008 and 2010), South Africa drew level 1-1.

Now the South Africa batting coach, Prince beamed with pridefulness arsenic his broadside blanked India 2-0 successful the caller Test series.

The mindset of the modern South African cricketer is overmuch evolved compared to his era, Prince explained.

“When you travel to India, you hole for a batch of rotation bowling, and antithetic conditions. But the mentality that you travel with — that’s the astir important thing. Maybe successful the past, it was overseas to us. These days, we person a batch much players touring India, albeit successful shorter formats. There are a batch much of our guys playing cricket nether these conditions,” Prince said successful Ranchi connected Saturday (November 29, 2025).

“It is important for america to not preempt oregon premeditate however a transportation is going to play. A connection that is important successful our squad is ‘adaptability’,” Prince said.

Given the dew factor, batting 2nd is the preferred enactment astatine this venue, Prince added.