South Africa played terrible shots: Boucher critical despite Stubbs' brilliance

South Africa's batting coach, Mark Boucher, has criticized his team's shot selection after they were bowled out for 159 in their first innings against England in the first Test at Lord's.

Boucher said that the batsmen had played "terrible shots" and that they had "given their wickets away". He added that the team needed to learn to be more patient and disciplined at the crease.

South Africa were bowled out for 159 in their first innings after winning the toss and electing to bat. England then reached 116-3 at the close of play on the first day, with Joe Root unbeaten on 64.

Boucher said that he was disappointed with the way his team had batted. "We played some terrible shots," he said. "We gave our wickets away. We need to learn to be more patient and disciplined at the crease."

Boucher singled out Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen for criticism. Elgar was out for 12 after playing a loose drive at a wide ball, while Petersen was out for 14 after edging a ball that was too close to him.

"Dean played a terrible shot," said Boucher. "He chased a wide ball and got out. Keegan also played a poor shot. He edged a ball that was too close to him."

Boucher said that the team needed to improve their shot selection if they wanted to win the Test match.

"We need to be more patient and disciplined at the crease," he said. "We need to learn to play the ball on its merits and not try to hit every ball for four.

England will resume their first innings on day two on 116-3. South Africa will need to take early wickets if they want to get back into the match.