South Africa have struggled to win ICC events over the years, but they will get a chance to turn things around in the ongoing ODI World Cup in India. Proteas will face Sri Lanka in the main event opener on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
South Africa has faced challenges over the years, including bad weather and heavy defeats, especially in important matches in mega-events, which resulted in the team being eliminated from major events. Because of this, South Africa have always missed out on the coveted championship spot at ICC events, although they have reached the semi-finals in four of their eight World Cup appearances.
When speaking about South Africa’s performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Themba Bavuma feels that South Africa has certain characteristics beyond the team and is confident in their ability to perform well in major tournaments. He said he is looking forward to taking on the challenge. The ongoing World Cup is beyond that.
“I’ve used this a few times. But I haven’t heard anything from the team. I think some people think it applies to this team and some people think it doesn’t apply to this team.
“The beliefs that develop among players are important. I am only bringing this up to ensure that we don’t push the issue further. If there is a problem, address it and You have to make sure in your head how you are going to handle it,” Bavuma said.
“But again, it’s always within the team, within the group, and you just accept that the players who have to come won’t experience it.” That can only last for so long. We will do what we have to do,” Themba Bavuma added.
South Africa will make every effort to shed its undesirable ‘stranglehold’ reputation for not progressing beyond the knockout stages of ICC competitions. You have lost your nerve and calm in stressful situations in the past. However, they will strive to do better this year and hope to cross the finish line in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Heinrich Klaasen Has Been A Part Of Our Group For A Number Of Years – Temba Bavuma
Themba Bavuma believes that strong hitter Heinrich Claassen is an important player for the team in the white-ball format and contributes at the top of the order for Quinton de Oder. There is. Kok, Rassie van der Dussen and himself have been helping middle-order batsmen perform at their best in ODI cricket.
“Klaasen is walking down on water the way he is batting. He is a big player for us. He has been a part of our group for a number of years and he has truly shown why there has been so much faith in backing his ability,” Bavuma further added.
“He comes in and marshals that middle-order of our batting and I guess his success is largely due to the platform that he gets from the guys who come in at the top of the order whether be Quinton (de Kock), myself or Rassie (Van der Dussen) in the top three.
“I think it’s important that those guys do their job so that guys like Klassen, David (Miller), Aiden (Markram) can go out and do what we expect them to do,” Temba Bavuma further maintained.
South Africa has one of the best batting line-ups in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 in India. Players like Quinton de Kock, Themba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller form the top six batsmen, who are capable of destroying any tough opponent in the tournament. I can demonstrate my strength.
