NEW DELHI: David Miller, the dynamic South African batsman, addressed the speculation surrounding his future in T20I cricket after the Proteas suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final.
Despite the team’s loss to India by a narrow margin of 7 runs, Miller assured fans that he remains committed to representing his country in the shortest format of the game.
In the days following the final, social media was abuzz with rumours suggesting that Miller had decided to retire from T20I cricket. However, the left-handed powerhouse quickly dismissed these claims, stating unequivocally that he has no intention of stepping away from the format.
Miller’s clarification brings relief to Proteas supporters who have come to rely on his explosive batting performances, reported ANI.
“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,” Miller wrote in his Instagram story.
Earlier, Miller expressed his disappointment following the team’s defeat against India in the ICC T20 World Cup final on Saturday in Barbados. The loss was particularly challenging for Miller to accept, as he described it as a “tough pill to swallow”.
In the crucial final over, with South Africa requiring 16 runs from the last six deliveries, Miller attempted to hit a big shot to keep his team’s hopes alive. Unfortunately for him, Suryakumar Yadav, positioned near the boundary, took a stunning catch to dismiss Miller for 21 runs, shifting the momentum decisively in India’s favor.
India’s seven-run victory secured their second ICC T20 World Cup title, leaving the South African team to reflect on a missed opportunity.
Miller’s dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match, as his presence at the crease could have potentially altered the outcome had he remained unbeaten.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Miller wrote, “I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 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.”
In nine matches, he accumulated a total of 169 runs, maintaining an average of 28.16 and an impressive strike rate of 102.42.
Despite the team’s loss to India by a narrow margin of 7 runs, Miller assured fans that he remains committed to representing his country in the shortest format of the game.
In the days following the final, social media was abuzz with rumours suggesting that Miller had decided to retire from T20I cricket. However, the left-handed powerhouse quickly dismissed these claims, stating unequivocally that he has no intention of stepping away from the format.
Miller’s clarification brings relief to Proteas supporters who have come to rely on his explosive batting performances, reported ANI.
“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,” Miller wrote in his Instagram story.
Earlier, Miller expressed his disappointment following the team’s defeat against India in the ICC T20 World Cup final on Saturday in Barbados. The loss was particularly challenging for Miller to accept, as he described it as a “tough pill to swallow”.
In the crucial final over, with South Africa requiring 16 runs from the last six deliveries, Miller attempted to hit a big shot to keep his team’s hopes alive. Unfortunately for him, Suryakumar Yadav, positioned near the boundary, took a stunning catch to dismiss Miller for 21 runs, shifting the momentum decisively in India’s favor.
India’s seven-run victory secured their second ICC T20 World Cup title, leaving the South African team to reflect on a missed opportunity.
Miller’s dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match, as his presence at the crease could have potentially altered the outcome had he remained unbeaten.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Miller wrote, “I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 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.”
In nine matches, he accumulated a total of 169 runs, maintaining an average of 28.16 and an impressive strike rate of 102.42.
