Former South Africa batsman Ashwell Prince said he is very excited for the three-match Test series between the Proteas and England in the upcoming all-format tour of the visitors to the United Kingdom, starting with three ODIs from July 19.
The Tests between England and South Africa will be played at Lord’s, Old Trafford and The Oval.
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South Africa will have a great job of stopping the ‘bazzball’ juggernaut in Test cricket, with England adopting a new, aggressive approach to cricket, resulting in a chasing record of 277, 299, 296 against New Zealand. 378 have been victimized. against India.
He said, ‘The Test series I am looking forward to the most. Of course, this is my favorite format of the game, but the Test series in England is something really special. And it’s really going to be something more like the way England is playing their new brand of cricket. For me, the question is, can the Proteas make them doubt their new playing style? IOL quoted Prince as saying.
Asked whether South Africa would start playing Tests in the baysball approach set by England, Prince commented, “I don’t think so, I don’t believe so. Teams often play in a way that is reflected in the personalities of their leaders.” I don’t think the Proteas, led by Dean Elgar, are suddenly going to play “bazzball”. He plays his cricket in a certain way that has brought him personal success.”
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“Also, the way I know coach Mark Boucher is that he will support his team to deal with any situation and encourage his players to absorb the pressure. Don’t beat yourself out, rather be patient. go through difficult times. Absolutely determined, this is the boucher I know.”
Prince, who has played 66 Tests for South Africa, feels Elgar and Co should continue to play their style of play, which is to find a way to win irrespective of the circumstances. “I think the South African way is to find a way, whatever the situation. And maybe people would call it conservative.”
“But, when South Africa had to chase down 400 first to win a Test match, we did it. And we needed to block two days to save a Test, we did it. So, yes, whatever the situation, our approach is to be adaptable.”
South Africa will be without the services of Test vice-captain and white-ball captain Temba Bavuma for the entire tour of England. Bavuma is still recovering from an elbow injury during the fourth T20 International India Rajkot In June, Prince did a well-deserved job of leadership in white-ball cricket by backing left-handed batsman David Miller and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj.
“I think he has a great record in 50-over cricket. He bats for 50 overs at the right pace. For this he does not need to hit the ball out of the ground like in T20. I don’t fully know about Temba’s influence in the dressing room, but there are experienced players like David Miller and Keshav Maharaj who can play the role of captain.”
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