Chris Morris not surprised by South African players’ injuries:’It is a very tight schedule,’ SA20 commentator opens up on jolts before T20 World Cup

South Africa’s former all-rounder Chris Morris has said that it is unfortunate for players to get injured before the T20 World Cup. In a conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, he said that the performance of players selected for the World Cup in the SA20 league has been good, but due to continuous matches, the risk of injury has also increased. South Africa board made two changes to World Cup squad South Africa made two changes to their T20 World Cup squad on Thursday. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been included in the team. Meanwhile, Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira were injured during SA20. Moreover, David Miller could not play the Eliminator match. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi bowled only two overs in the Qualifier, while Dewald Brevis is troubled by a finger injury. ‘It is a very tight schedule’: Chris Morris on squeezed cricket calendar Morris said that the schedule is very tight for the cricketers these days. Players play matches daily, travel, and get very little time for recovery. He added that the same situation occurs in tournaments like the IPL. In such a scenario, man management becomes most important, but it is not easy to rotate players in a team that is on a winning streak, trying to get into the playoffs. Also Read: ICC to replace Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup:How the Scottish team earned their place despite being ranked 14th? ‘One has to deal with mental fatigue oneself’: Chris Morris Morris, who is commentating in SA20, said that players have to deal with mental and physical fatigue themselves. He said, “It is tough for the body and mentally draining as well. But as a professional cricketer, you find a way to do something.” Former SA pacer praises Kagiso Rabada ahead of T20 World Cup Morris praised the performance of the players included in the World Cup team, saying that there could not be better preparation before a big tournament. He also praised fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who looks in good rhythm after returning from a rib injury. Regarding spinners, he said that their role will be important in the T20 World Cup. The pair of Keshav Maharaj and George Linde can prove effective. According to him, even on pitches favourable to batsmen, it is often the spinners who break partnerships.