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IOL News
19 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Rassie van der Dussen: The Proteas' reliable leader ready to shine
Rassie van der Dussen, at 36, is revitalised as captain for the T20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, showcasing his reliability and mentorship skills in limited-overs cricket. Picture: Asif Hassan/AFP An example of his dependability came most recently in South Africa's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand, in Lahore, in March. With the Kiwis posting a mammoth 362, the chase was always going to be a mountain to climb for the Proteas. Throughout his career, the top-order batsman has seldom stolen too many headlines while being a reliable run-scorer for whichever team he represents. Though Van der Dussen hasn't officially retired from Test cricket, he's on a white-ball contract with Cricket SA as he has chosen to focus on the more lucrative limited-overs formats. At 36, Rassie van der Dussen is certainly much closer to the end of his Proteas career than the start, but being handed the captaincy role for the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe has given the elder statesman something of a new lease on life. Van der Dussen's The Bright Light in Proteas' Struggles in Limited Overs Cricket Although David Miller top-scored with 100 off 67 after the result was beyond the Proteas, Van der Dussen was the next best with 69 from 66 balls batting at three. Though he was well-supported by skipper Temba Bavuma (56 from 71), the middle order failed to keep up with the scoring rate. It's knocks like those that have seen Van der Dussen average an impressive 50 in One-Day Internationals as he's scored 17 50s and six tons. Of course, ultimate glory has eluded the Proteas in limited overs with the exception of the Champions Trophy in 1998, and Van der Dussen had been forced to deal with plenty of disappointment. 'It's so important to learn how to deal with disappointment in sport, generally, but more so I think in cricket,' said Van der Dussen. 'Because you can be the year of the wonder and get literally zero the next day. You know being chosen in teams and not being chosen in teams, it's so important to teach kids the skills to deal with failure and success and try and keep neutral. 'I ask myself am I doing enough, am I giving myself the best chance at success, am I fit enough? Am I training enough?' Van der Dussen seems to already be filling a mentorship role, and it would be easy to see him in a coaching position once he hangs up his willow with his philosophical approach to the game. 'It's easy to say okay I didn't make a team because of this, or I didn't make a team because the coach doesn't like me or he likes the other guy more. 'I think it's being really honest with yourself and as a coach as well being honest with the player, but knowing that comes from a caring place and really trying to use that disappointment as a feel to burn, because you want to be successful in the end. 'It's easier said than done, we've all been in that position where it feels like, it almost feels like your life is ending in a sense, for us cricketers if you don't get chosen for a team, or whatever.' @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Van der Dussen to lead new-look South Africa in T20 tri series
Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday. Regular captain Aiden Markram and several key players have been rested for the series to help manage their workload, coach Shukri Conrad said in a statement shared by the CSA. Conrad said it would be the start of South Africa's preparations for next year's T20 World Cup in February-March. World Test Championship winners South Africa will also try out new players in the two-match red-ball series against Zimbabwe, starting Saturday, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder said. Keshav Maharaj, who will lead the test team against Zimbabwe with Temba Bavuma absent due to injury, will also miss the T20 series along with Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. Uncapped batter and wicketkeeper Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who is in the squad for the Zimbabwe test series, has also been called up for the tri-series, while Corbin Bosch, Rubin Hermann and Senuran Muthusamy have got their first international call-ups. "With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates space for these players to step in and show what they can offer, and bring them into contention for World Cup selection," Conrad added. The T20 tournament, hosted at the Harare Sports Club, will kick off with a match between Zimbabwe and South Africa on July 14, with the final set for July 26. South Africa squad: Rassie van der Dussen (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-Van der Dussen to lead new-look South Africa in T20 tri series
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Semi Final - South Africa v New Zealand - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan - March 5, 2025 South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen in action fielding REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo (Reuters) -Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday. Regular captain Aiden Markram and several key players have been rested for the series to help manage their workload, coach Shukri Conrad said in a statement shared by the CSA. Conrad said it would be the start of South Africa's preparations for next year's T20 World Cup in February-March. World Test Championship winners South Africa will also try out new players in the two-match red-ball series against Zimbabwe, starting Saturday, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder said. Keshav Maharaj, who will lead the test team against Zimbabwe with Temba Bavuma absent due to injury, will also miss the T20 series along with Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. Uncapped batter and wicketkeeper Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who is in the squad for the Zimbabwe test series, has also been called up for the tri-series, while Corbin Bosch, Rubin Hermann and Senuran Muthusamy have got their first international call-ups. "With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates space for these players to step in and show what they can offer, and bring them into contention for World Cup selection," Conrad added. The T20 tournament, hosted at the Harare Sports Club, will kick off with a match between Zimbabwe and South Africa on July 14, with the final set for July 26. South Africa squad: Rassie van der Dussen (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane (Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Reuters
6 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Van der Dussen to lead new-look South Africa in T20 tri series
June 26 (Reuters) - Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday. Regular captain Aiden Markram and several key players have been rested for the series to help manage their workload, coach Shukri Conrad said in a statement shared by the CSA. Conrad said it would be the start of South Africa's preparations for next year's T20 World Cup in February-March. World Test Championship winners South Africa will also try out new players in the two-match red-ball series against Zimbabwe, starting Saturday, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder said. Keshav Maharaj, who will lead the test team against Zimbabwe with Temba Bavuma absent due to injury, will also miss the T20 series along with Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. Uncapped batter and wicketkeeper Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who is in the squad for the Zimbabwe test series, has also been called up for the tri-series, while Corbin Bosch, Rubin Hermann and Senuran Muthusamy have got their first international call-ups. "With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates space for these players to step in and show what they can offer, and bring them into contention for World Cup selection," Conrad added. The T20 tournament, hosted at the Harare Sports Club, will kick off with a match between Zimbabwe and South Africa on July 14, with the final set for July 26. South Africa squad: Rassie van der Dussen (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Rassie van der Dussen to lead South Africa's T20I squad for tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand
South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen celebrates after scoring fifty during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. AP/PTI South Africa has named Rassie van der Dussen , who has played 50 T20 Internationals, as captain of their T20I squad that includes four uncapped players - Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, and Senuran Muthusamy - for the tri-series against hosts Zimbabwe and New Zealand, set to take place in Harare from 14 - 26 July. The new faces earned their spots following impressive domestic performances, particularly in the SA20 tournament. Pretorius dominated the 2025 SA20 edition as the leading run-scorer, accumulating 397 runs with a strike rate of 166. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rubin Hermann also showed his prowess with 333 runs at an average of 41.43. Bosch, who has previously represented the Proteas in ODIs and Tests, contributed significantly to MI Cape Town's SA20 victory this year, while Muthusamy strengthens the team's spin-bowling all-rounder options. The squad welcomes back Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, and Gerald Coetzee after their injury recoveries, joining Lungi Ngidi and emerging fast bowler Kwena Maphaka in the bowling department. "With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates opportunities for others to step in and show what they can offer," said head coach Shukri Conrad, who will oversee his first T20I series since becoming the all-format coach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now "This is a chance for us to build depth and see how these players cope with international demands," Conrad added. Watching Test cricket in England: Ticket prices, food options, museum and all about Headingley The squad will begin their preparations with a two-day camp in Pretoria on July 9 before heading to Harare on July 11. The series marks the beginning of South Africa's preparations for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Squad: Rassie van der Dussen as captain, along with Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Andile Simelane. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
