Guwahati, Nov. 26 -- South Africa's series triumph over India drew glowing praise from Player of the Series Simon Harmer, who credited fellow spinner Keshav Maharaj and skipper Temba Bavuma for tactical calls that shaped his defining spell in the final Test.

Harmer highlighted the impact of sharp catching from Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen in the slips, and said Bavuma's timely intervention proved decisive.

"I felt it was a left-hander's wicket from that end. Temba asked me to change - a great decision - and I'm happy it brought us wickets," he said.

He also lauded Maharaj's consistency and stature in world cricket. "Kesh's record speaks for itself.

He deserves to be the number one spinner. I'm happy to play the supporting role," Harme...