Jansen is an allround gem

Any coach can see the value in an all-rounder, and South Africa has had the benefit of some incredible players over the years who can juggle multiple roles on the field.

- Wesley Botton

The latest generation of Proteas have been waiting for some time for that place to be filled, but Marco Jansen has now grown into the role, and he offers real value as both a bowler and a batter.

His career-best return of 11/86 in the first Test against Sri Lanka last week proved again how important he is as a frontline bowler in the Proteas attack.

Jansen can be equally useful with the bat, however, and is more than capable of carrying the lower order.