BOWLS LEFT AND RIGHT
Titans rookie will keep batsmen guessing
Titans coach Mark Boucher regards slow orthodox spinner Gregory Mahlokwana as a strong prospect for the franchise
Titans coach Mark Boucher is expected to unleash highly promising 22-year-old slow orthodox spinner Gregory Mahlokwana in the opening match of the Momentum One-Day Cup against the Dolphins at SuperSport Park on Friday. Boucher regards Mahlokwana‚ who made his List-A debut in the Cricket SA provincial One-Day Challenge match for Northerns against North West in Potchefstroom last weekend‚ as a genuine prospect for the franchise. The youngster is somewhat of a peculiarity in that he bowls with both arms‚ either left-arm orthodox or off-spin. "He uses both arms‚ which is a rarity‚ and he is something special‚" said Boucher. "In the past‚ the Titans have produced international players, but we have not produced enough young players and he is one of the few young players who will be given a chance to prove themselves." On his debut against North West, Mahlokwana conceded 47 runs in his allotted 10 overs without taking a wicket, but Boucher said the spinner had a lot of time to learn. Mandl...
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