all rounder dwayne pretorius tells the secret South AfricaSuccess in the Twenty20 World Cup has been a team effort, which means they are not dependent on a few individuals ahead of their crucial Group 1 encounter against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
South Africa have relied on big-name players in past competitions, and struggled when they didn’t fire.
Pretorius believes that the significant contribution on the part of the entire team makes them more dangerous.
South Africa are likely to beat both Bangladesh and England to reach the semi-finals, but Pretorius says they are ready to perform.
“Our entire team, batting, bowling, whatever is contributing all the time. We are not counting on one or two superstars,” he told reporters on Monday.
“We are in a very good place, but we are not taking anything lightly. We need to prepare well and then when we take the field, we should bring all the intensity and passion.
“Bangladesh is a good side and very dangerous under these circumstances. I am sure everyone will do their best to do their best possible.”
Pretorius has been a stand-out with his death bowling at the end of the innings, registering figures of 3-17 in both wins over West Indies and Sri Lanka.
“Death hazards are being estimated. I’m trying to tweak my pace and length a bit, even if I have the same line,” he said.
“Keeping the batsmen guessing and trying to make sure I’m bowling in their Plan C and D instead of their Plan A.”
Bangladesh are effectively out of the competition after three consecutive losses and have also lost star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to a hamstring injury that has ruled them out of the rest of the tournament.
“Obviously the morale are down after those defeats and knowing that our chances at the World Cup are probably over,” his South African-born coach said. Russell Domingo said.
“But we will be ready to play. Mentally people will be ready for it and know it is an important stage of the competition.
“Having worked with South Africa for a long time, we know there is always a question mark about the way they play spin. Hopefully the conditions will help us a little bit.”
South Africa have relied on big-name players in past competitions, and struggled when they didn’t fire.
Pretorius believes that the significant contribution on the part of the entire team makes them more dangerous.
South Africa are likely to beat both Bangladesh and England to reach the semi-finals, but Pretorius says they are ready to perform.
“Our entire team, batting, bowling, whatever is contributing all the time. We are not counting on one or two superstars,” he told reporters on Monday.
“We are in a very good place, but we are not taking anything lightly. We need to prepare well and then when we take the field, we should bring all the intensity and passion.
“Bangladesh is a good side and very dangerous under these circumstances. I am sure everyone will do their best to do their best possible.”
Pretorius has been a stand-out with his death bowling at the end of the innings, registering figures of 3-17 in both wins over West Indies and Sri Lanka.
“Death hazards are being estimated. I’m trying to tweak my pace and length a bit, even if I have the same line,” he said.
“Keeping the batsmen guessing and trying to make sure I’m bowling in their Plan C and D instead of their Plan A.”
Bangladesh are effectively out of the competition after three consecutive losses and have also lost star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to a hamstring injury that has ruled them out of the rest of the tournament.
“Obviously the morale are down after those defeats and knowing that our chances at the World Cup are probably over,” his South African-born coach said. Russell Domingo said.
“But we will be ready to play. Mentally people will be ready for it and know it is an important stage of the competition.
“Having worked with South Africa for a long time, we know there is always a question mark about the way they play spin. Hopefully the conditions will help us a little bit.”
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