With the replacement of Mark Boucher there is going to
be a big change in South Africa’s squad that was announced for the Test series
in England. The wicketkeeper-batsman will be replaced by the Lions wicketkeeper,
Thami Tsolekile. It is thought that Tsolekile may not be selected for the first
Test starting from July 19 as South Africa coach, Gary Kirsten, is likely to
use AB de Villiers behind the wicket.
Due to Boucher's retirement from cricket, Tsolekile's inclusion
in the squad was very important. Boucher took retirement from cricket because
of his serious eye injury that he picked during the tour match against Somerset
in Taunton. He had to go under surgery for a scratched eyeball after being
struck by a bail.
The 31-year-old player Tsolekile has so far played three
Tests for South Africa after making debut in 2004, when Boucher was ruled out
of the team. Playing five innings, he scored only 47 runs at an average of 9.40.
After Boucher made his comeback in the national team, he was dropped.
Tsolekile began his first-class career in 1999 and in
his 13-year career he has played 132 first-class matches and scored 4559 runs
at an average of 29.03. He has always been selected as an alternative
wicketkeeper in the squad for years and due to Boucher’s permanence in South Africa’s
plans, he did not get any opportunity to play in the main squad.
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