<p><strong>Mark Boucher expects 'extra effort' against Australia – Cricket News Update</strong></p>
<p>The World No.1 One Day International (ODI) team, Australia, is currently on the tour of South Africa. The visitors had started the tour in style as they defeated the Proteas in the first T20I; however, the hosts made a sturdy comeback and took revenge in
the second T20I.</p>
<p>Now the tourists are ready to take on South Africa in the ODI series. On the other hand, South Africa have been well prepared to give a tough time to the Aussies.</p>
<p>The seasoned South African wicketkeeper, Mark Boucher, has come to exemplify the contention between Australia and South Africa. The intensity of the competition between the two countries can be judged by the persistent determination of Boucher. The wicketkeeper
is expected to play a vital part in the forthcoming ODI series.</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">"There will probably bit a little extra niggle in this series," Boucher said in Centurion. "Personally, having been out of the system for a while, in the one-day format, I am up for it."</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">The 34-year-old wicketkeeper was recalled as a substitute of AB de Villiers, who is out due to a broken finger. Boucher was overlooked for the World Cup squad and was considered to be in the twilight of his career. However, his experience
was something South Africa have missed and have now welcomed the seasoned guy once again for the most important series, along with pace-spearhead Dale Steyn and all-rounder Jacques Kallis.</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">"With the likes of Kallis, Steyn, [Ricky] Ponting, [Michael] Hussey and [Michael] Clarke, the level of cricket will be improved," Boucher said. "We have played against each other before, we know what to expect, we know it's going
to be really tough."</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">The T20Is also provide an opportunity for both teams to assess their squad's strength and check out their young players as well. With seasoned players came back to the side, there is a sense of excitement, and the real competition
will start on Wednesday, when the first ODI will get underway.</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">However, Boucher said that you cannot deny the importance and excitement of the T20 games.</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">T20Is are especially beneficial for the Aussies as their young fast bowler Patrick Cummins had a great opportunity to register his arrival and show his performance at the International platform.</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">On the other hand, the hosts are under pressure as well, they are expected to show their performance under the supervision of the legendary left-handed batsman and now Proteas coach, Gary Kirsten.</p>
<p class="x_x_x_news-body">Boucher said that Kirsten is bringing a sense of serenity in the team. He is really a calm personality. He added that sometimes teams can have coaches who get nervou,s but Kirsten is a very composed person.</p>
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