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South African batsman Hashim Amla has been named as the Cricket World® Player Of The Week after his unbeaten 253 during the opening Test against India in Nagpur.
Amla's career-best effort, which saw him occupy the crease for 473 deliveries and enabled South Africa to score 558 for six before declaring to put India under massive pressure.
Amla stroked 22 fours during his innings and put on a record third-wicket stand in India of 340 with Jacques Kallis, who made 173.
Other contenders for the weekly award included Shaun Tait, Kallis, and Daniel Vettori.
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