England veteran Joe Root has been impressed by the performances of young South African batsman Lhaun-dre Pretorius in the SA20.
Another England cricket star has sung the praises of young South Africa n cricketer Lhaun-dre Pretorius, following the 18-year-old’s stunning start to the 2025 edition of the SA20 league. Pretorius, who opens the batting for the Paarl Royals, smashed an impressive 37 off 20 balls in his debut at Boland Park in Paarl at the weekend and he followed that up with an equally destructive 26 off 12 balls in a defeat at Newlands on Monday night.
At the weekend, current England Test captain Ben Stokes said of Pretorius: One of the many things franchise cricket has done is give young, inexperienced, but incredibly talented players opportunities on the biggest stage against the best in the world and show off how good they are. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is doing that right now. And then on Monday night, Joe Root, a former England captain who’s opening the batting for the Royals alongside Pretorius, said: He’s good, isn’t he … he’s very good. The veteran England batter, who’s made an impressive start in his first season of the SA20 added, He’s a good lad, he’s quite quiet, but he’s got a good sense of humour, and he brings a good vibe to the dressing room. He’s got a great game. What’s so impressive for a young guy like him is that in such a big tournament he doesn’t seem overawed. He’s calm, he’s smart about how he looks at the game, and he knows his strengths. He’s a really dangerous player, good against seam and spin, and I’m sure he’s going to have a long and prosperous journey. Root also elaborated on his role as a senior in the Royals’ dressing room, saying he was more than happy to talk to anyone who wanted advice or guidance. I think there’s an obligation to play that (senior) role, and I’m always open and happy to talk cricket, to give my take on things, said Root, now 34-year-old. As a senior in the dressing room I do feel it’s one’s duty to pass on (knowledge). I was fortunate as a younger to have good seniors around and it’s now my turn to give back.
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