Proteas will stick to basics in table-topping clash with India, says De Kock

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South Africa are not allowing the magnitude of their World Cup game against India to place them under excessive pressure.

Quinton de Kock has smashed four centuries at the World Cup in India. Picture: Matthew Lewis/ICC/Getty ImagesThe Proteas will face the unbeaten hosts in Kolkata tomorrow, and though both sides will already be looking ahead to the semi-finals, the result of the match could be significant.would not only give them another major confidence boost, but it should ensure they finish among the top two on the log, which would see them avoiding title favourites India in the semi-finals.

He admitted there was a slim chance, but the 30-year-old opener insisted he was unlikely to change his mind.“There have been one or two words said to me that I should think about it but I don’t think it’s going to happen. “There are some good youngsters coming through and they will probably take my spot as soon as I leave.”

 

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