Life has indeed come a full circle for Senuran Muthusamy. In 2019, during a forgettable debut series in India when he got just two wickets in two Tests, the South African all-rounder reckoned that his career was as good as over.

“My journey’s been unique. Got a taste of international cricket in 2019 in India, debuted here, went back into the wilderness a little bit. Like you say, cricket is such a journey that you just try to take it one day at a time. You try not to think too far ahead.