http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hashim-Mahomed-Amla-c62024 acknowledges AB de Villiers as the right man to lead South Africa
The stylish Proteas batsman, Hashim Amla, has endorsed Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) recent decision to appoint http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AB-de-Villiers-c887 as the national side’s limited-overs skipper.
While Graeme Smith retained his position as Test captain, the governing body of South African cricket appointment de Villiers as the One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 skipper.
Amla and de Villiers were the two strongest contenders for the post, and the wicket-keeper batsman eventually won the race.
De Villiers' appointment has been greatly appreciated among the cricketing circles, including the former Proteas coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Raymond-Vernon-Jennings-c84386, who recently termed the decision as 'great move'.
The new skipper, in his own words, had never aimed for the post. He shared that he always considered his individual performance over taking care of team affairs.
After joining the national ODI side in 2005, de Villiers has taken part in 119 ODIs and collected 4523 runs at a fabulous average of 45.68.
He has also been impressive with his energetic work behind the stumps and has 86 catches to his credit.
Amla, who was appointed as de Villiers’ deputy, expressed his full support for the new skipper and hoped that AB will be able to bring South Africa's sinking boat ashore.
"De Villiers was a better candidate because I don`t believe I would have been the right guy for it, since it is a huge responsibility. I prefer as far as possible to stay out of the limelight and that`s why the vice-captain position suits me better," shared
Amla.
Wishing de Villiers the best of luck for his captaincy stint, the vice-captain dismissed the notion that he refused the captaincy offer before the wicketkeeper batsman was approached.
The Player of the Year 2010, Amla, also anticipated that the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, scheduled later this year.
Cricket http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GC-Smith-c1473, stepped down shortly afterwards and the cricketing authorities went on a hunt for a new skipper and coaching staff.
The plan appears to be coming together now that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hamisi-Abdallah-c61368 have come aboard.
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