Proteas’ rising star Lutho Sipamla in the hunt for wickets
Rough diamond from Port Elizabeth with an abundance of talent can develop into a world-class star
The Proteas have a rough diamond with an abundance of talent in unassuming Lutho Sipamla and he has the potential to develop into a world-class star. The 20-year-old fast bowler from Port Elizabeth made his debut in the T20 win over Pakistan at the Bullring on Sunday when he was introduced into the attack with SA’s frontline bowlers struggling. He stabilised the attack to end with figures of 23/0. The manner in which he frustrated the Pakistani top order earned him praise and he was applauded for his execution and calmness under pressure in his first match. He is due to make a second appearance in the final match at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
The Proteas are looking to complete a 3-0 series whitewash and Sipamla said while he would like to get his first wicket‚ he will not put himself under pressure on Wednesday. “I would like to take a wicket every time I bowl but they will come by doing the right things over and over again. “It is a process that will come with time‚ but ...
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