African Sports Monthly Mar, 2015 | Page 77

Imran Tahir Age: 35 Role: Bowler ODIs: 27 Wickets: 47 Average: 21 .1 Economy: 4. 3 The Pakistani -born leg - spinner had to wait to represent his adopted country, but has made up for lost time since making his debut in 2011 and has become one of the leading short- format bowlers in the game. He often suffers the frustration of missing out when the Proteas go with an all -seam attack, but will be a key man Down Under. David Miller Age: 25 Role: Batsman ODIs: 58 Runs: 1 090 Average: 30 .2 The powerful hitter forced his way into both South African limited - over squads for the tour to the West Indies in 2010 on the back of his outstanding form for SA A against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. During the 2013 tour to Sri Lanka he established himself as the best pinch- hitter in the Protea line -up . He is also an outstanding fielder. Morne Morkel Age: 30 Role: Bowler ODIs: 87 Wickets: 148 Average: 24 .2 Economy: 4. 9 One of the tallest bowlers ever to represent SA, his lethal combination of pace and bounce and ability to swing the ball both ways means he is certain to be a handful at the global showpiece. .