Cricket-Under the radar South Africa looking to surprise


FILE PHOTO:Cricket - Fourth One Day International - South Africa v Australia - SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion, South Africa - September 15, 2023 South Africa players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Cricket World Cup trophy has proven elusive for South Africa over the years, with the side earning the tag of "chokers" after a series of failures, and while they hope to spring a surprise this year they arrive in India with less expectation of success.

South Africa have genuine match-winners in their ranks, players who can light up the big stage, but whether they have a team from one-to-11 that can perform consistently in Indian conditions is the big question.

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