Mark Boucher mulling over retirement – Cricket News Update
South Africa’s finest wicket-keeper in Tests, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c749 may very well be the last tour for the veteran wicket-keeper,
before he bids adieu to the game that he has served for almost fifteen years.
The 35-year-old said that his body can’t bear the burden of international cricket and has started his retirement process.
In an interview to Espncricinfo, Boucher said, “I would like to go England and then start a process of trying to get another keeper involved. I think I've still got a lot to offer in that department. My body is getting a little sore, to be honest. The back
is starting to play up a bit. If I can manage myself form-wise and it all goes to plan, then after England I will probably look at my career and my retirement.”
As per the Future Tour Programme, South Africa is to play England in an away series during the months of July-August. The series comprises of three Tests, five ODI’s and three T20Is.
Boucher, who made his Test debut in 1997 and has played 144 Test matches for the Proteas, is very excited to play his last series in England. The 35-year-old concludes that it is very hard to keep wickets in England however, he is optimistic that his experience
of playing in those conditions will come in handy.
He said, “I am pretty well-equipped mentally for what's going to happen. Even the English keepers will tell you that in England you will drop the odd ball. You just have to try and hold on to the catches, because it does move around there a lot.”
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 will have to find a replacement for Boucher in due time and the experienced wicket-keeper is willing to groom whoever succeeds him.
Boucher has already started grooming http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cape-Cobras-c776, in the South African domestic league. The 35-year-old sees a lot of promise in the youngster and thinks that with proper monitoring he can be
an asset for the team.
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