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Proteas Women's Batter Anneke Bosch Eager for ODIs in Sri Lanka

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Proteas women's batter Anneke Bosch is looking forward to the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, where she will play against the hosts Sri Lanka and powerhouse India in a triangular series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Bosch has played just one solitary ODI against England in Potchefstroom last December and is keen to get in some longer format preparation ahead of the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bosch has been working hard with batting coach Baakier Abrahams at the recent training camp at the Cricket SA High Performance in Pretoria to replicate her match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup semifinal against Australia.
  • Bosch's key to success against the Aussies was her ability to handle the spinners on a turning track in Dubai, employing both the conventional and reverse-sweep shot to good effect.
  • Bosch is excited to play in Sri Lanka and hopes to replicate her performance in the ODIs, saying she will definitely keep utilising the sweep shot, which is effective in most conditions against most bowlers.
  • The Proteas women's team will be touring Sri Lanka for the first time, and Bosch is looking forward to the focus being on ODIs, which they haven't had in a long time.
  • Bosch has been working on applying herself well, showing intent to score, but doing it in a smart way, and has been working on being consistent in her game and gameplans.
  • The Proteas will face a challenging lineup in Sri Lanka, with both the hosts and India boasting some of the world's best spin bowlers, but Bosch is confident in her ability to handle the spinners.

Statistics:

  • 1 solitary ODI played by Bosch against England in Potchefstroom last December.
  • 31 years, the age of Bosch, who fulfilled her promise with a match-winning unbeaten 74 in the T20 World Cup semifinal against Australia.
  • 50-overs World Cup in India later this year, for which Bosch is preparing.
  • 1 recent training camp held at the Cricket SA High Performance in Pretoria for Bosch and the Proteas women's team.

Sources:

  • Zaahier Adams (no date) "Proteas Women's Batter Anneke Bosch Eager for ODIs in Sri Lanka" (no publication information)

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