South Africa and Australia are preparing for a highly anticipated ICC World Cup, 2023 match that will take place at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on Thursday, October 12. The match is expected to reignite their bitter rivalry. Quinton De Kock, a South African wicketkeeper-batsman, commented on Australia’s bowling plan throughout the buildup to the game, highlighting the underrated spinner prowess of all-arounder Glenn Maxwell.
South Africa, who recently squared off against the other team, mounted an incredible comeback to win the series in a dramatic 3-2 result despite falling behind 0-2 in the first games. Quinton De Kock stressed the value of appreciating Maxwell’s bowling abilities and why he performs well despite many teams underestimating him at a pre-game news conference, saying,
Then Glenn Maxwell I believe that many men underestimate him. He’s a great player, in my opinion, especially in the white-ball setting.
He maintains a strong grip. Teams underrate him, in my opinion. He must be aware of his skill as a spinner because, in my opinion, it is why he performs so well. I believe that other males don’t treat him with the respect he merits. However, that is what I have observed throughout the years.
Because of the rivalry between Australia and South Africa in the past and their competitive history, this match has a special position in the cricketing calendar. Cricket enthusiasts’ memories of the iconic Sandpaper Gate incident are a sobering reminder of the once-intense nature of their encounters. But with time, everyone has become more reasonable. The 30-year-old stated of the long-standing rivalry,
I’m not entirely sure. It simply seems like a major rivalry to me. International cricket, in my opinion, is just the way it is. Both teams are powerful and have inflated egos. Both want to win and want to defeat the other team. Thus, in my opinion, that is all there is to it.
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