http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AB-de-Villiers-c887 happy to be keeping wickets – Cricket News Update
Geared up for the upcoming Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Allan-Robert-Border-c43726 de Villiers, has expressed that he can cope with the additional responsibilities of keeping wickets.
South Africa’s ace wicketkeeper/batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 earlier this year, as the seasoned campaigner was struck by a dislodged bail during a tour match.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thami-Tsolekile-c2662, the cricketer from Cape Town was drafted into the squad as a replacement; however, the team management decided to hand over the gloves to De Villiers, in their bid to play seven specialist batsmen to strengthen their
batting line-up.
The 28-year-old cricketer kept wickets in South Africa’s recent tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 as well and did not look at the peak of his fitness during the later stages of the competition, which is the reason why De Villiers was rested for the
T20 series against the Black Caps, although he is the captain of the limited-over formats.
The cricketer from Pretoria admits that it was not easy for him to concentrate on batting as well keeping at the same time, but the stylish batsman believes that he is able to manage the workload now.
“At first it was tough but I've got into a nice rhythm now,” he said. “Now I feel I understand what my role is. I spend time on keeping and batting in training and I don't feel tired after a day's play. I don't feel tired after a Test
match. It's more a mental thing than anything else.”
While talking about the forthcoming first Test of the two-match series against the Kiwis, De Villiers mentioned that his side loves playing at Cape Town and are confident about beating http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BB-McCullum-c1129 and company.
“Playing at Newlands is as special as they come and I'll enjoy this New Year's Test even more," de Villiers added. “We've got a good sense of confidence when we play there. It's almost like we just free up and express ourselves.”
The first Test begins from January 2, 2013, at the Newlands, with the hosts starting the series as clear favourites.
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