Miller eyes World T20 in India next year
South Africa batsman David Miller believe the Proteas can prepare for the World T20 in India next year by winning their matches in the lead-up to the tournament.
The Proteas take on New Zealand in the first of two T20 matches in Durban on Friday, and Miller knows the long-term goal is ultimately the world event next year.
But with the surfaces in South Africa and India vastly different to each other, what exactly can one learn from the two matches against the Black Caps?
Miller thinks winning as much as possible in the build-up to the tournament will help with confidence no matter how different the conditions are.
The left-handed Miller said: "Everyone long term is really thinking of that (World T20) because it's a dream for a lot of people growing up playing cricket to get to a World Cup.
"I think everyone will have that at the back of their minds, but in saying that I think we're going to have to focus hard on this series.
"It's two completely different surfaces – India and South Africa – so we just want to really knuckle down and try win a lot of games leading up to that World Cup and be really high on confidence."
The second T20 will take place on Sunday at Centurion. The sides will then contest three ODIs.
Latest
-
Sri LankaT20 World Cup result: Sri Lanka top their group in style
Sri Lanka thumped the Dutch and roll on to a meeting with Bangladesh on Sunday.
-
T20 World CupTwenty20 World Cup talking points ahead of England’s opener against West Indies
There is debate about England’s final XI.
-
T20 World CupEngland have to be able to adapt to go all the way at T20 World Cup – Eoin Morgan
Two-thirds of England’s party have featured in a World Cup final and so know what is required to go deep into a tournament.
-
T20 World CupNamibia coach hails ‘dream come true’ after dramatic win seals Super 12 spot
Pierre De Bruyn’s side reached the main draw of a global tournament for the first time.
-
T20 World CupSufyan Mehmood reflects on Oman cricket’s incredible journey
From dirt tracks and stony outfields to the ICC T20 World Cup, the incredible journey of Sufyaan Mehmood.
-
NewsEdgbaston will host the postponed England vs India Test in July
The Old Trafford Test was called off due to Covid-19 concerns.
-
T20 World CupNamibia reach Super 12 stage as Gerhard Erasmus ends Ireland’s T20 World Cup
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus struck an unbeaten half-century in the low-scoring thriller.
-
T20 World CupICC T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs the Netherlands – Scoreboard
Follow Sri Lanka vs Netherlands live.
-
T20 World CupWest Indies carry the potential to be champions or blowouts
Which West Indies will turn up?
-
