Duminy looking for 'bigger performances'

It’s fair to say that JP Duminy’s international career is ticking over like the engine in a reliable family car.
Having made of the great centuries in Proteas’ history in just his second test match and then fetching and eye-popping $950 000 in the second IPL auction, it’s also fair to say that he had a lot to live up to. Actually, far too much.

Now, however, he carries an air of authority with him when he walks to the crease. There is a strong sense that he can be relied upon, that he will not let anybody down.
He is not and never has been prone to making ‘big’ or outlandish statements, and he’s certainly never taken anything for granted, but there is an undeniable sense that he wants - and expects – more from his game.
“I’m happy with where I am,” he says not entirely convincingly. “The last two or three months have been pretty good. I would have liked some bigger performances but you’re not always going to get the chance to play the longer innings and to stamp your authority on a game, but the time will come. And when it does, I’ll just have to make sure I’m ready to take it,” Duminy says.
It didn’t help his cause batting at a lowly No 7 during the test series against England but, with ‘floating’ middle order system preferred by coach Gary Kirsten and captain AB de Villiers, Duminy will get as many chances as anyone to bat up the order and produce the game changing innings of which he is undoubtedly capable.
“I’ve played quite a few games now and I’m part of an experienced team. I’m certainly ready to take on the added responsibility of being a senior player. Things won’t always go my way but, hopefully, experience will hold me in good stead when it matters most.”
“We have enough talent in this squad to go all the way but we’ll have to keep thinking on our feet and adapting to conditions and the match situation,” Duminy says.
He may not wish to be compared to a flash sports car, but you certainly get the impression he’d like to trade the family car in for an upmarket 4x4.