'Lot of people had written us off after first Test' - Coach Mark Boucher lauds South Africa for series win against India

In the thrilling three-match Test series between South Africa and India, the Dean Elgar-led side managed to make a spectacular comeback, and won the third Test in an emphatic manner. The fact that they were trailing by 1-0 earlier on makes this series victory even more special.

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After losing the Centurion Test, several cricket pundits and experts felt that the visitors would go on to clinch the series. However, the hosts ensured that doesn't happen, and won yet another series against India at home. Thus, their head coach Mark Boucher was impressed with his team.

He mentioned the fact that not many gave them a chance of bouncing back to win the second and third Test. The former wicketkeeper-batter also praised the Proteas captain and vice-captain Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma and thus, said that he wasn't shocked with the result.

This Indian team is probably the best Test team in world cricket: Mark Boucher

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"A lot of people, including the media, had written us off after day one of the first Test. It's been great. It doesn't surprise me, because you've got Dean as well who is that sort of character and he led from the front. You've got Temba as the vice-captain who is the same fighter with that spirit in him. So you've got two leaders like that who the guys are going to follow," said Mark Boucher to the reporters after the series win over India.

The 45-year-old then spoke about how strong India are as a team in the longest format of the game. Hence, he said that this series couldn't be taken for granted. Last but not the least, he spoke about the nervousness and tension in the dressing room during the game.

"To come back after losing the first day badly to then compete in the first Test, and then to win the second and third Tests... This Indian team is probably the best team in world cricket Test-wise at the moment. This is something that our boys certainly won't take for granted. It was quite a nervous day for the changing room. As a coach, you actually have your hands tied behind your back and you can't go out there and change the game at all," he said.