Proteas fast bowler Corbin Bosch is one of only two South African cricketers who will play all formats on the upcoming tour of Pakistan, the other being Dewald Brevis.
SA have a two-match Test series in Pakistan, with the opening game starting on October 12, and Bosch is in line to potentially get his first Test on the subcontinent.
For any fast bowler, playing on the subcontinent is not an easy feat.
However, Bosch has many fast bowlers in the Proteas squad who have played Test cricket in Pakistan, including Kagiso Rabada.
He will look to draw on the experience of players like Rabada to gain a better understanding of the conditions ahead.
“I haven’t chatted to [Rabada] too much yet. Obviously, we’ve got a camp coming up, so I think I’ll dive more into detail when I get to see them there,” Bosch said.
“The obvious thing is that the ball doesn’t bounce as much as it does in SA, and the ball tends to reverse swing, so obviously, trying to make use of those aspects. I think more so we’ll get to it when the camp comes around.”
Bosch has been in the Proteas set-up since earning his international debut last summer.
Coach Shukri Conrad has displayed a lot of faith in the talents and abilities of the rightarm fast bowler.
Bosch opened up about what it is like playing under a coach who backs him.
“He’s obviously given me a lot of responsibility, but backed me at the same time, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
“He’s given me the freedom to be myself and express myself in the way that I do best.
“I’m just glad that I’ve put some performances behind me. He’s been fantastic for me, and he’s led me very well. I look forward to spending more time with him, hopefully.”
Bosch has been in fine form in Test cricket from his debut during the Boxing Day match against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion last summer, when he scored a maiden fifty and took a four-wicket haul.
In his second Test, the quick took his maiden five-wicket haul, scored his maiden century against Zimbabwe and helped SA win that series 2-0.
The 31-year-old said his game was in the right place heading into the Pakistan tour.
“My game is obviously in a very good place at the moment, but there’s always room for improvement,” Bosch said.
“I think as the team we want to get over the line in the [Pakistan] Test series, but also in all formats, the ODIs and the T20s.
“It’s a big series coming up and I’m looking forward to hopefully playing a crucial part in it all.”
After the conclusion of the Test series, SA will play a three-match T20 series in Lahore from October 28-November 1 and then a three-match One-Day International series in Faisalabad from November 4-8. — SportsBoom
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