“I didn’t back myself as much as I should have” says HD Ackerman in a fantastic interview with Dean du Plessis. Ackerman who left his country of birth South Africa 4 years ago, now resides in Perth Western Australia where he recently accepted the job as Afghanistan’s batting coach. He talks about playing for what was then known as Western Province, now known as the Cape Cobras, his test debut in 1998, and he believes that he matured late in his career, and played his best cricket in England. He also talks about fond and happy memories in the commentary box, working along side the greats of the game.