Where was Dean Elgar born?

Dean Elgar

Why South African are called Proteas?

Its nickname derives from South Africa’s national flower, Protea cynaroides, commonly known as the “King Protea”. South Africa entered first-class and international cricket at the same time when they hosted an England cricket team in the 1888–89 season.

Is Dean Elgar left-handed?

Dean Elgar is a very determined left-handed opening-batter for South Africa, who captained the South Africa Under-19’s in Sri Lanka in 2006.

Who is Dean Elgars father?

Dean Elgar

Did Elgar marry?

Elgar’s wife, Caroline Alice Roberts, was from a good few social rungs higher than her husband. As such, with her family not wanting her to have married a total dud, she set about ‘improving’ the prospects of his career.

What does Elgar mean?

Meaning:elf spear. Elgar as a boy’s name is of Old English meaning “elf spear”.