“Very imposing character, checks all the boxes,” Shukri Conrad said of Tristan Stubbs’ potential effect in Tests.

Earlier this year, Tristan Stubbs made his Test debut against India, however he was unable to leave an impression as he only managed four runs. There were questions about whether the flashy batsman, who is well-known for his aggressive batting in white-ball cricket, could succeed in Test cricket. However, head coach Shukri Conrad is optimistic and believes he will perform well in the forthcoming two-match series against the West Indies.

Conrad affirmed that Tristan Stubbs would bat third and that the squad would give him enough runs to establish his worth.

He claimed that the child have an intimidating character and all the necessary qualities to succeed in the game’s longest format. Conrad said that the 23-year-old’s powerful body language and lack of shyness when facing the unfamiliar ball will be advantages for him in the format.

Tristan Stubbs is noteworthy for having participated in 18 first-class matches and scoring 1205 runs at a 50.20 average. Conrad stated that he is confident in Stubbs and believes he will succeed because of his strong technique and mentality.

“It will be a terrific run for Tristan in that role. His mentality and approach, in my opinion, point to a very qualified candidate for that position. And I’m going to run with him hard. He said at a virtual press conference, “I’d be surprised if we didn’t back him throughout the rest of the cycle.”

“Whether it’s in the first or second test match, I’m very confident he’ll perform well, but I think we have a good one for the future in the South African setup.” I know Tristan Stubbs checks all those boxes because you’ll be facing the new ball most of the time. He’s also a really commanding figure—a large, robust, muscular boy. And that’s really kind of me. Conrad continued, “I like that we will impose guys with strong body language and a positive aura at the top of the order.”

On August 7, South Africa will kick off their series against the West Indies, and both sides will be desperate to win considering how low they are currently ranked in the World Test Championship. South Africa is now ranked sixth, while the hosts are at the bottom of the rankings.