Mark Boucher, a former cricket player from South Africa, is the most recent player to voice his dissatisfaction with other players for choosing the SA20 over Test cricket. It is noteworthy that a two-game Test series between South Africa and New Zealand is scheduled to start on February 4.
For their series against New Zealand, South Africa selected a roster full of uncapped players, which was a big factor in the criticism that analysts have directed at them. Since many veterans are competing in the SA20, the Proteas named young players in their team for the New Zealand series. Mark Boucher expressed his deep disappointment at the same time and suggested that the board look into the scheduling.
I’ll tell you the truth. The reason for my tremendous disappointment is unrelated to the players. It is not your place to point the finger at the players who were chosen or the ones who were left off. Mark Boucher told SportsBoom.com, “I don’t think the scheduling is acceptable; I think CSA needs to look at it.”
“I would be really unhappy if I were New Zealand Cricket. Since there are points up for grabs in the World Test Championship, I can understand why they don’t want to withdraw as well, but I also believe that South Africa needs to take stock of its situation, examine its schedule, and figure out how to fix it.
SA20 is beneficial for general public viewing: Mark Boucher
In addition, Mark Boucher said that while the SA20 is entertaining for the general audience, it shouldn’t take precedence over international cricket. He also stated that he is not the only professional player who shares this viewpoint.
“SA20 is beneficial for general public viewing. It is highly supported, but as a former player, and I know I’m not alone, there are certainly a lot of men who would speak about it as passionately as me, we can’t have it in place of a Test series away from home against a very, very strong New Zealand squad,” Boucher said.
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