This Proteas team can go all the way

• Published date: 07 May 2024
• Publication title: Herald, The (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)

Walter knows a strike bowler capable of revving it up to 150km/h is weapon capable of striking trepidation into the hearts of opponents

Much will also depend on old hand Quinton de Kock who was in sublime form at the ODI World Cup in 2023.

If Nortje and De Kock fire in the batting and bowling departments, and their teammates also come to the party, the Proteas will be strong contenders.

Nortje, who asked not to be considered for a national contract, played three matches for the Warriors in the domestic T20 Challenge before flying to India for the IPL.

SA face Sri Lanka in their opening match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island, New York, on June 3.

The Proteas will also play Bangladesh and the Netherlands in New York and wrap up the group phase against Nepal in St Vincent.

Ottniel Baartman, who will be making his World Cup debut, is a player...