David Miller. image via Instagram @davidmillersa12
UPDATE: David Miller addresses Proteas retirement rumours
Proteas star David Miller has provided an update after rumours surfaced to suggest he was set to retire in the aftermath of the T20 World Cup.
David Miller. image via Instagram @davidmillersa12
*Note: This is an updated article on Proteas batsman David Miller
In the wake of the Proteas’ agonising T20 World Cup final defeat, there have been some rumours on social media to suggest Miller may be set to retire from T20 international cricket.
Miller had of course helped South Africa come within touching distance of a sensational victory, but in the India celebrated a famous win, while the Proteas and their fans were left heartbroken after another gut-wrenching defeat in a major tournament knockout game.
Miller is now 35-years-old, and there have been questions over whether he will have another shot at an ICC title. The big-hitting batsman has now made it clear that he remains available to South Africa.
“Contrary to some reports, I have NOT retired from T20 international cricket. I will continue to be available to play for the Proteas. The best is yet to come!”
Earlier in the week, he shared a post to Instagram in which he reflected on the tournament.
“I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired two days ago. Words don’t explain how I am feeling. One thing I do know is how proud I am of this unit. This journey was an incredible one, with highs and lows throughout the entire month. We have endured pain, but I know this team has the resilience and will keep raising the bar,” he posted in a heartfelt Instagram story.
David Miller has been through a rollercoaster ride with the Proteas
Onwards and upwards
After a result that was certainly another tough pill to swallow, Proteas captain Aiden Markram spoke about the way forward.
“Hopefully, it’s one step closer. It’s tournament cricket, it’s tough cricket, it’s not easy to win trophies,” Markram said.
“You’ve got to take your hats off to a team like India for lifting the trophy. A lot of hard work goes into it. We’d like to think we’re one step closer and hopefully moving forward we can get that first win and it can be a snowball effect of quite a few to come.”
“I think one thing that I will definitely say is how proud we are. Not just of today, the game itself, but the competition as a whole, the build-up to get here,” Markram said.
“So, in hindsight, things will still feel really good about this competition. However, just for the time being, it stings a bit, but it’s good for it to sting.
“It gives you that little bit of fire in the belly for the next time that you’re here.”
