Proteas’ George Linde backs team to go far at T20 World Cup


Proteas all-rounder, George Linde, says although the team is in a tough group, they have the players to go far at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

South Africa begins their campaign at the tournament against Canada in Ahmedabad on Monday. They will also do battle against New Zealand, Afghanistan and the UAE in Group D.

Linde says the pitch and conditions will play a role in the clash.

“We’ve got a tough group and, well, I’m not sure how the wicket’s going to play, hopefully it’s spin-friendly when we bowl and when we bat it’s not and it’s nice and flat. But conditions in India is tough for the bowlers sometimes. It’s all about planning and sometimes just try and bowl your best ball,” says Linde.