Why Andile Phehlukwayo loves bowling at the death
Phehlukwayo defended 15 runs in the final over to help the Proteas beat Pakistan on Sunday
It is not often that a bowler says he enjoys bowling at the death but Andile Phehlukwayo is a different breed. He is the go-to man for the Proteas to wrap up matches and on Sunday at the Wanderers he defended 15 runs in the final over to help SA to a seven-run win and an unassailable 2-0 series lead. More importantly‚ Phehlukwayo is well aware that death bowling is not just a team effort‚ and it does not always come off. “I always land up in those situations and I really do enjoy them‚” he said. “Sometimes it won’t go your way and you’ll be criticised. Sometimes things will go your way and it’s really nice when it does. When it doesn’t‚ you need to pick your head up‚ go back to the training ground and remember the times it went well for you,” he said. “You also learn from the team that bowled first when you assess the conditions, but it’s important you learn from the team that bowls first. It’s an important factor. “All the guys bowled well and Chris Morris’s over was very important...
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