Proteas can make the most of Miller's veteran status in World Cup year: That David Miller is in the midst of a hair-regrowth programme provides an illustration of his seniority and longevity in the Proteas team, which he wants Temba Bavuma to use as…
Insisting his follicle rebirth is different to that of Proteas great Jacques Kallis — “his is an artificial pitch, this is my real hair,” Miller chirped — the-34 year-old said he was secure in his “veteran status” and desperate to pitch in where he can to help South Africa achieve a goal that has been beyond the reach of predecessors.
With just under three months to go, the 50-over showpiece is still a long way off and for Miller and a dozen of his Proteas colleagues, some important cricket awaits in the next few weeks in T20 leagues in North America, where they will get the chance to shake off the cobwebs after a few weeks' rest.
“We all have a vulnerable spot and it's about getting all of that out, talking about it and making sure we are all on the same page. It is a great opportunity to do something we have never done, it’s an exciting challenge to go there and express ourselves and just do as well as we can.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Home World Cup dream over as Junior Boks outclassed by Ireland | SportA game but ultimately outclassed SA Under-20 side finally saw an end to their spluttering run through the World Rugby Under-20 Championship, losing 31-12 to Ireland in Athlone on Sunday in a defeat that eliminated the hosts from the semi-final stages.
Read more »
Road to 2023 World Cup: Springbok attacking evolution takes shape as All Blacks loom | SportThe Springboks' embracing of a varied ball-in-hand game against Australia pointed to measured development that will be put to the Test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. | Sport24news
Read more »
AfriForum wants probe of Netball SA race targets, sexual assault response – weeks before World Cup | News24Lobby group AfriForum wants Sascoc to investigate complaints it has received about Netball SA, as players prepare for the Vitality Netball World Cup which starts on 28 July in Cape Town. | itchybyte
Read more »
Wallabies: We’ll win World Cup under EddieQuade Cooper expects Australia to be among the title contenders in France, despite a heavy loss to the world-champion Springboks in Eddie Jones’ first game back in charge.
Read more »
Player revolt and missing stars hurt Spain's World Cup title bidThe Spanish national football team, La Roja, will still be a threat in the Women's World Cup in July, but with several players protesting against the Spanish football federation and coach Jorge Wilda, the team is undoubtedly weaker.
Read more »
Libbok focused on the present and not thinking about the World Cup | The CitizenSpringbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is fully focused on the present and is not thinking about whether he will make the squad for the 🏆WorldCup, despite an impressive showing in the team’s thumping win over the Wallabies over the past weekend.🏉 Full story➡️
Read more »