Hashim Amla resigned as South Africa Test captain following the draw against England at Newlands on Wednesday.

The prolific batsman has come in for criticism following the first-Test defeat against Alastair Cook's side at Kingsmead last week, which came after a 3-0 series loss in India.

Amla returned to form by scoring a magnificent 201 in Cape Town, but opted to relinquish his role as skipper after stumps on day five of the second Test in the four-match series.

The 32-year-old was appointed as Test captain in June 2014 following Graeme Smith's retirement.