Shukri Conrad outlines Proteas' strategy for T20I series against Australia
The stability of the foundations that South Africa laid in Zimbabwe last month during the Tri-Nations series against the hosts and New Zealand will be tested in the upcoming three-match T20I series in Australia.
Youngsters Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, and Kwena Maphaka were given opportunities to develop their games against established internationals.
The upcoming series Down Under will be a step up in competition, and the youngsters will get a chance to test themselves against a strong Australian side. With senior players Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada back in the mix, having missed the Zimbabwe series, the youngsters will have leaders to seek guidance from as they acclimatize to international cricket.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad told the media that they aim to use the Australia series to build on the good the team achieved in Zimbabwe.
"A valuable exercise Zimbabwe was, and then obviously to build on what were the good things in Zimbabwe. We talk in particular about the form of our two young batters, and someone like Kwena as well, to continually grow his stocks in T20 cricket," Conrad told the media on Friday.
"It's great having the experienced guys back, nice and refreshed as well. You can see these guys are raring to go. So really excited, great having the experience back.
"Obviously Aiden's leadership, and then obviously the leadership roles that someone like Kagiso plays. So really excited about the next couple of weeks. We know it's going to be a great challenge."
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