Because of the caliber of its players, some teams in every sport are regarded as powerhouses, but when it comes to the World Cups, they flatter to deceive. In cricket, that team is South Africa. Over the years, they have had some of the best cricket players in the world. The Proteas have produced world-beating players, including renowned hitters like Gary Kirsten and AB de Villiers, bowlers like Allan Donald and Kagiso Rabada, and all-rounders like Lance Klusener and Jacques Kallis, but they have consistently failed to perform well at major competitions.
One of the greatest all-arounders of all time, Kallis, advised the South African players to continue playing the roles they have played before to the World Cup, which is quickly approaching. The 47-year-old believed that throughout the years, South Africans have made excessive efforts to win international competitions, which has forced them to deviate from their given tasks.
The only thing that must change for South Africa to win a Cricket World Cup is for us to continue playing the style of cricket we did prior to the World Cup. We have a history of performing well in cricket before major tournaments. Something causes things to shift.
Perhaps we desire it too much. Players demanded too much, in my opinion, and you strayed from what you were supposed to be doing. Going against their roles, perhaps because they desired too much. Maintain your roles. Have faith in your mate. And just keep playing cricket the same way you have been.”
According to me, South Africa’s strength will be in our fast bowling: J. S. Kallis
There are some excellent fast bowlers in South Africa’s lineup. With their pace and accuracy, bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Anrich Nortje can dislodge any solid batting order. According to Kallis, the pacers will be crucial to the Proteas’ success. He said the pace assault had the ability to “blow away the opposition’s top order.”
“Our bowling assault is going to be South Africa’s strength, in my opinion. We have several excellent pace bowlers who can destroy the top order of the opponent. And if South Africa succeeds, if we succeed (in the tournament), I believe they will have a significant impact, he added.
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