Dubai: South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi wants to set the record straight against India in the upcoming World Cup, saying his team “owes one” to the Virat Kohli-led side following its ODI series loss at home.
Visitors India had sealed a comprehensive 5-1 win over South Africa last year.
The Proteas were missing some key players skipper Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock during that series and Ngidi believes a full-strength team will be able to return the favour when they clash with India on June 5 at Southampton. “I believe we owe them one,” the 23-year-old said. “I’m looking forward to India. When they came here, they had a good series against us. So in my mind, I believe we owe them one. It would be a very exciting game for me. I’m sure it will be for all the guys as well.
“They’re a great team, don’t take that away from them. But when they had a good series here, we were missing a few players. With those guys back, we’ll see how it evens out a bit,” added the 23-year-old. South Africa have never won the World Cup and Ngidi said it would be a dream come true if he can help the side to victory. “Since I started this journey in international cricket, it’s something that was always brought to my attention: that there’s a World cup coming, and am I looking to be within that squad? “And now I’m here, and there’s no turning back. Nothing but excitement going there, and it would be a dream come true to win that World Cup and bring it back to South African soil.” Protesa will open their campaign against hosts England on May 30. (PTI)
