Hashim Amla will not bat in a competitive match before the World Cup which starts in England in May. The SA stalwart‚ who has been trying to balance his playing schedule with being with his critically ill father‚ on Saturday pulled out of the Cobras’ remaining games this season. But he has committed himself to the World Cup cause. “I have opted not to make myself available for selection for the Cobras for the remainder of the T20 Challenge‚” Amla was quoted as saying. “I express my sincere gratitude to the Cobras coaching staff and team for the game time over the last three weeks‚ given the circumstances. Ultimately‚ I want to use the remaining time before the World Cup to fine-tune my batting and prepare for the tournament.” The Cobras played their last league match against the Dolphins at Kingsmead on Sunday. Currently second on the log‚ the Western Cape team are assured of a semifinal on Wednesday or Thursday and — having lost only three of their nine — will be confident of ...
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