Experienced batsman David Miller has revealed his Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Gujarat Titans, is upset that he will not be available for the opening match of this year’s popular T20 competition.
While the Titans are scheduled to face Chennai Super Kings on March 31, Miller will miss the game, with Cricket South Africa implementing a new rule in the national player’s contract that will ensure he is part of the SA team for the two matches against the Netherlands.
‘A bit disappointed’
“He was really tired. I mean, it’s always important to play in Ahmedabad in the opening game, so I’m a little disappointed to miss it,” said Miller after returning home this week from the Pakistan Super League, which saw him miss the first two ODI matches of the Proteas’ series against India. West.
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“So I will miss one (IPL) game, but whether anyone is disappointed or not, the process has already happened.”
‘A great honor’
Although his IPL team is not happy, Miller said he is eager to be part of the national team in the crucial match against the Netherlands, which they must win to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup in India later this year.
“To wear the green and gold is always an honor and a privilege for me,” he said, “and we have work to do in the two games against the Netherlands, so I think we have the best squad to choose from. It’s definitely a way forward.”