'Forces you to upskill' — Corbin Bosch embraces Proteas’ all-rounder revival

The South African cricket team, the Proteas, have been successful in their return to international cricket due to their high-quality seam-bowling all-rounders. Notable players like Brian McMillan, Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock, and Lance Klusener have contributed to this success. However, the team faced a challenge in maintaining balance when the supply of these all-rounders dwindled.

Under the coaching of Shukri Conrad, the Proteas have taken a conscious decision to develop all-rounders again, with promising results from players like Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, and the young Corbin Bosch. Conrad has further tested the depth of the all-rounder pool for an upcoming Namibia white-ball series, selecting young talents Duan Jansen, Nqobani Mokoena, and Bosch's younger brother, Eathan.

Bosch has been given some time off for this series, but he is determined to stay on top of his game. He has expressed his excitement about the growing talent in South African cricket, from the SA20 and grassroots levels to franchise cricket. He believes that South Africa is known for its incredible all-rounders, and it is great to see more players stepping up.

Bosch is keen to prove himself against a top-level opponent like Australia in the upcoming series. He acknowledges the importance of all-rounders in the current South African cricket landscape and is committed to upskilling to remain a key player in the team.