London, June 10 (UNI) With a place in the final on the line, South Africa have opted for bold, calculated changes, dropping seasoned seamer Dane Paterson in favour of Lungi Ngidi and promoting Wiaan Mulder to a more prominent role in the line-up.
Skipper Temba Bavuma described the selection call as one of the toughest the team has faced, highlighting tactical reasons behind the decision.
“It was probably one of the tougher decisions that have been made,” Bavuma said. “We’ve seen what Patto did for us at the end of last season. But from a tactical point of view, there’s a little bit more pace from Lungi. He is taller as well.”