There is no doubt that supporters want to back a winning team. Yet here we are again with the Proteas facing another innings defeat with only Quinton standing strong.

What has gone so badly wrong? There needs to be a lot of fresh thinking and I’m sure there will be. It’s right to start from the top. Faf must be disillusioned and it will do him no harm to be replaced as captain. I thought Vernon might be the man but I believe he will not be available.

Ingredients required: black, no more than about 26, proven skills and leadership ability. Step up to the plate whoever you may be!