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Player fatigue a concern for the Proteas

───   MORGAN PIEK 15:05 Mon, 28 Jan 2019

Player fatigue a concern for the Proteas | News Article
Faf du Plessis - Cricinfo

Player fatigue is a major concern for the Proteas ahead of Wednesday series-deciding fifth and final One-Day International against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town.


While it is highly unlikely that the Proteas will change anything to their squad for the game in the Mother City, fresh faces can be expected the series of three T20 Internationals.

The captain, Faf du Plessis, admitted that there are tired players in the squad, and they will have to find the right balance for the final game.

"That's in the back of my mind when I can see that some of the guys are tired, mentally and physically.

"It's a balancing act, we've got a big game that's coming up but it's really important that we also make sure that we have guys getting enough game time as well.

"I think we're going to try and rest the Test squad players for the T20s. 

"Right now, I can see that there are a few tired bodies on the field and that's a concern."

Wednesday’s fifth and final ODI begins at 13:00.

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