Marco Jansen relishing Proteas leadership role after Rabada and Ngidi blows
With 32 ODI's under his belt, Jansen is the most experienced pace bowler in the national squad.
Marco Jansen, the most experienced pace bowler in the Proteas squad, is eagerly anticipating his new leadership role as the team prepares for a three-match ODI series against Australia, set to begin in Durban on Thursday. Following the announcement of the squad, Jansen took note of the loss of two key bowlers, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, who are both set to miss the series due to injury.
Additionally, Ottneil Baartman and young Nqobani Mokoena are also unable to participate. This has left Jansen as the team's most experienced pace bowler, with just nine ODI appearances under his belt, and he faces the daunting task of rallying an inexperienced pace attack that includes his twin brother Duan, Nqobani Mokoena, and Kwena Maphaka.
Jansen expressed his excitement at taking on this new responsibility, stating that it is a significant role for him and he is eager to prove himself. He emphasized the need for the Proteas to match Australia's intensity and not allow them to dominate from the start. The series will see the teams clash at Kingsmead, Wanderers, and JB Marks Oval.
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