Temba Bavuma to chat with David Miller about latter’s T20I role: He has performed exceedingly well in IPL
India Today
David Miller was among the standout batters for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said that he would have a chat with David Miller regarding the latter’s role in the national T20 team. Bavuma’s comments came after the Proteas named their squad for their upcoming T20I series against India.
Miller hasn’t been consistent for his national team for quite some time, but he was exceptional while playing for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. In 16 matches, Miller scored 481 runs at an average of 68.71 and a strike rate of 142.72 with two half-centuries to his name.
"He has performed exceedingly well in the IPL. Whatever feelings of insecurity he had are gone now. We will have a conversation. He is an important member of the team. If he feels he can add more value higher up the order, it is a conversation to have," Bavuma was quoted as saying to the reporters.
Bavuma also talked about preparations for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup in Australia. The captain said that South Africa are yet to get together a proper squad, but the decent form of players in T20 leagues is likely to help them.
"The important thing is to prepare for the World Cup. The guys need to be in a competitive space. And the India series will be an important part of the competitive process, even if the conditions will be different in Australia," he stated.
"We haven’t got together as a team but the rest of the (non-IPL players) have had good sessions. We will arrive a bit early to get familiarised. With multiple formats (this season), it will be important to manage the workload, especially the bowlers," Bavuma added.
