Do not know much of him - but I think he was at one stage in the under 19 squad. A very good batsman and keeper. Ashville Prince is bananas though - De Kock is at present in the shortened version of the game the best wicket=keeper batsman in the world- why bugger around with him as to his batting and keeping position.
Now back to Verreynne - I believe we are a batsman short in the WC line-up - the fact is the batsmen are De Kock, Markram, Du Plessis, Van der Dussen. Miller and Duminy. So who should be the extra batsman? The fact is that Amla has negatives and the unfortunate illness of his father removed him from all games where he could get over his negatives as both a batsman and fielder, The next guy was supposed to be Hendricks - but I never regarded him as an international level batsman. His recent showing borders on the ridiculous,
So where can we find another batsman - based on his actual performances with the bat and he can stand in for De Kock as keeper should it be needed - I would go with Verreynne as the remaining batsman.
The rest of the squad seems to be rather clear - Pretorius all-rounder and Rabana, Ngidi, Nortje, Steyn and Tahir. It seems that Shamsi are favoured as the second spinner = but he is really worthless.
I think it is time they start finding replacements - All of Amla, Du Plessis.Duminy and Steyn will be gone after the WC. They have been trying out some players but with mixed success - why should Verreyne not be a consideration?
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What is the excitement all about surrounding this player. Ashwill Prince reckons he should be our test wicket keeper bat at 6 with de Kock batting at 4 as a specialist bat.
Ntini is so impressed with him he has included him in his WC squad.
He says he is the new AB
The 21 year old has a first class average of 49 so that’s a start.
I saw some highlights of his 114 not out in a domestic game - he is an elegant looking bat.
So who can shed any light on him - is he that good?