South Africa is having a torrid time in the field. Having lost the Test series to England in a humiliating manner, the side conceded defeat in the shortest format as well. Mark Boucher has admitted his current stint has already thrown quite a few challenges.
“It was tough but I knew it was going to be tough,” he said. “I don’t want to get emotional about the whole thing but you have to try to be practical and look at where we are as a team. You have to understand that there is a lot of hard work we must do.”
The Proteas’ bowling pack was impressive during the red-ball leg against the Three Lions. Kagiso Rabada was at his lethal best while Anrich Nortjé scalped 18 wickets. Apart from De Kock and a few notable contribution, the batters failed to compliment the bowlers.
“With regards to Test cricket, we are a long way off the mark and we need to work hard there, especially in our batting,” he said. “Our batting let us down during the series and the guys need to get some confidence and up their level of skill.”
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The coach had earlier hinted at the possible return of AB de Villiers. The veteran was in decent nick during the Big Bash and his upcoming form in the shortest format will answer the calls regarding his inclusion. De Villiers’ arrival will boost the current unit but for the time being, they will have to be well equipped to counter Australia.
