By CricketCountry Staff
Fanie de Villiers JR, son of former South African pacer is in India to get accustomed to the wickets in the subcontinent.
Published: Aug 27, 2012, 05:33 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 27, 2012, 05:33 PM (IST)
Fanie de Villiers Jr doesn’t want to be compared with his father Fanie de Villiers (above)© Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Jaipur: Aug 27, 2012
Fanie de Villiers JR, son of former South African pacer is in India to get accustomed to the wickets in the subcontinent.
“I’m learning a lot about Indian wickets. They are completely different from that of South Africa,” de Villiers Jr. said.
“My father (Fanie de Villiers senior) has told me to get used to the Indian conditions, because he feels that’s the most difficult task for an overseas bowler. I am following his advice,” he added.
Fanie admitted that he is accustomed to bowling on the bouncy track in South Africa and admitted that the experience of bowling in India has been great.
“I’m accustomed to the wickets of South Africa, but it’s actually difficult to adjust to Indian wickets. I’m practising regularly at the Jaipur Cricket Academy to get accustomed to the Indian wickets. It’s a great feeling,”
Fanie wants to move out of his father’s shadow and carve a name for himself.
“Dad is a legend, but I will have to start on my own. I couldn’t play cricket for nearly two years due to a wrist injury. So, it’s a new challenge for me,” the 18-year old was quoted as saying by The Times of India.
“There will be comparisons, but I should not pay heed to those comments. My job is to perform better and don the South Africa jersey soon,” he added.
Having completed his schooling from waterkloof where former players like Jonty Rhodes and Pat Symcox trained cricketers, Fanie admits that he has learnt a lot from observing these cricketers.
“Having seen them from close quarters, I know what it takes to leave a mark on the field. These cricketers taught me that,” he concluded.
