Not only can they win the upcoming T20 World up, but Aiden Markram believes the Proteas can go on to win more global titles.
If they can end the deepest drought in South African sport, the skipper hopes it will trigger a string of trophies.current national squad
The SA team are aiming to secure the nation’s first major global senior cricket title at the showpiece tournament starting in the West Indies and the United States this weekend, with their first match scheduled to be played against Sri Lanka on Monday.Markram, however, felt they had the ability to end the deepest drought in South African sport, which he hoped would trigger a string of titles in upcoming seasons.
“It’s a World Cup so it’s a really high level of cricket, but I think this group has now been together for quite a few years, and we’ve shown through many performances that we’re able to beat the best in the world,” the skipper said.“So I’m quietly confident this team has what it takes to win the World Cup, and once we’re able to get that first elusive one, I think potentially quite a few could follow after that.
“They say bowlers win you competitions and batters win you games, but I think you have to sort of puzzle everything together to win a World Cup,” he said. “But our bowlers are going to be tested. Guys are coming hard now with the bat, and I think if your bowlers have your skills and plans in place you can get one step ahead of the rest.”
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