''The change-room was buzzing'', Sarel Erwee on Maharaj-Jansen partnership

Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen in their knock against England on the second day

South African opener Sarel Erwee has said that the visitors dressing room was "buzzing" thanks to a defiant 72-run stand between Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen, which has handed the Proteas a match-defining 124-run 1st innings lead in the ongoing Lord's Test.

Maharaj and Jansen counterattacked the English bowlers in the final session to ensure that South Africa did not squander the advantage, which they  had threatened to do when the pair  came together.

Speaking to the reporters following a gripping day of Test cricket at Lord's, Erwee spoke about how the lower-order resistance has lifted the spirits in the change room.

"Watching that little partnership between Kesh and Marco, just gives you a bit more energy. The change-room was buzzing a bit more which was lovely to see. Guys are wanting each other to do well, that’s what our team spirit is about. We want guys to do well. We are in a good space with our team spirit and how we are pulling for each other.”

While Maharaj was eventually dismissed by Ben Stokes for a 49-ball 41, Jansen (41*) ensured he went unbeaten at the close of play.