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Cape Town - Hashim Amla became the eighth South African to play 100 Tests as the Proteas take on Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at the Wanderers on Thursday.
Prior to the Proteas stepping out to bat, Amla was presented with a Proteas shirt and hat to mark his 100th Test.
Amla joins Jacques Kallis, Mark Boucher, Graeme Smith, Shaun Pollock, AB de Villiers, Gary Kirsten and Makhaya Ntini in the '100 club'.
Amla, who made his Proteas Test debut in 2004 against India, has an average of 49.45 with 25 centuries and 31 fifties in 99 Tests.
Leading up to Amla's 100th Test, tributes have been pouring in with the likes of Australian skipper Steve Smith, former Australian captain Michael Clarke, former England batsman Kevin Pietersen and All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams.
On day one of the third Test at the Wanderers, it was no different, as Twitter exploded with well wishes and congratulatory messages for the 'Mighty Hash':
Congrats @amlahash wonderful achievement bud.... wishing you lots of success https://t.co/rTpBNwkOjH
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) January 11, 2017
Can't believe he's playing his 100th Test tomorrow @amlahash. Such a privilege watching your milestones along the way and the ?? too ????
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) January 11, 2017
Wishing the legend that is @amlahash all the best in his 100th test match starting tomorrow. What a player and human being! #superstar??
— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) January 11, 2017
All the best in your 100th Test Match @amlahash fitting that it's at the bullring @HighveldLions ??????!!!
— Geoffrey Toyana (@Geoff_Cricket) January 11, 2017
Also to hash for his 100th test..congrats boi??
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) January 11, 2017
100 not out* #SilentWarrior #PureClass #RealLegend @amlahash
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) January 12, 2017
Congratulations on your ?? test @amlahash A try legend of South Africa. Nothing but love???? #mightyHash
— IG: Beuran_H13 (@Beuran_H13) January 12, 2017
Congrats @amlahash on a massive milestone. Been a pleasure watching you over the years. Wish you all the best in your 100th test ??
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) January 12, 2017
Many congrats &good luck @amlahash in your 100th Test. A great role model and ambassador for South Africa! #Hash100 @OfficialCSA #whitewash
— Jon Kent (@JonKent23) January 12, 2017
To a great S African on and off the field. I have loved watching you tear attacks apart in your amazing way. Congrats ??tests @amlahash
— adam bacher (@adabwm) January 12, 2017
Congratulations to @amlahash playing his 100th Test match today #SAvSL One of the best !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 12, 2017
Here's wishing @amlahash all the best in this his 100th Test match at the Wanderers. What a wonderful player and an even better human being.
— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) January 11, 2017
Congratulations to @amlahash on his ?? test match , leader and role model to us ??????
— Andile Phehlukwayo (@andileluck19) January 12, 2017
Congrats to my ex batting partner @amlahash on your achievement today. What a legend you are @OfficialCSA ??
— vaughn van jaarsveld (@vaughnvj) January 12, 2017
.@amlahash Congratulations Hashim on your 100th Test for South Africa! #ProteaFire #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/zJQAbcMb2V
— Sport24News (@Sport24news) January 12, 2017
