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The highly anticipated first T20 international between Aiden Markram-led South Africa and Suryakumar Yadav’s India faced an unfortunate setback as heavy rains in Durban forced the match to be called off. The South African cricket administration’s efforts to wait until the last moment went in vain as the persistent rains showed no signs of abating, leading to the cancellation of the match.
Despite the dampened start to the tour, India’s T20I squad showcased promising young talent. With the T20 World Cup 2024 on the horizon, all eyes are on the emerging players who have the potential to make a significant impact on the global stage.
Jacques Kallis identifies No. 6 batter for Team India at T20 World Cup 2024
In a noteworthy development, South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis weighed in on India’s T20 World Cup preparations, specifically identifying the ideal candidate for the crucial No. 6 batting position. Kallis expressed confidence in Rinku Singh’s ability to fulfil this role during the upcoming mega event.
Kallis’ endorsement of Rinku stems from the latter’s impressive T20 statistics, boasting a striking strike rate of 187.50. Rinku’s notable performances for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 earned him a debut call-up in the series against Ireland. The 26-year-old’s quick runs and mature approach to the game have made him a rising star in Indian cricket.
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Kallis praises young star’s cricketing prowess
Explaining his choice, Kallis commended Rinku as a “class act” and highlighted his ability to play sensible cricketing shots. The Proteas legend emphasized Rinku’s capacity to attack when needed, making him an ideal choice for the No. 6 position. Kallis expressed confidence that Rinku could solidify his place in the T20 format and contribute significantly to India’s batting lineup.
“He’s a class act. You know, as we’ve seen over the last few months, what he’s done for India. Finishing games. It’s not just silly cricket. It’s a real good cricketing shots when it needs to be. He can attack when he needs to do that towards the back end of an innings,” said Kallis on Star Sports.
“So you know the ideal batter to be batting at number six. Along with the rest, the team, that’s a formidable finishing to an innings. In case one doesn’t come off, you know, you’ve got a few others that can step up and do it. So for me, Rinku should be the number six and given a proper opportunity,” the Proteas legend added.
