‘End goal is to strive towards the World Cup’ - David Miller reveals his new year resolution

South Africa batter David Miller has set his eyes on the upcoming ODI World Cup and revealed his intentions to be more consistent in order to end his nation’s drought in the ICC events. The cricketer had a terrific season in 2022 and wants to continue the momentum in order to help Proteas bag their maiden World Cup trophy.

Playing 12 ODI matches for South Africa in 2022, the 33-year-old scored 289 runs at an average of 57.80. He also played some remarkable cricket in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League and helped Gujarat Titans lift the trophy in their debut season. 

However, Miller is aware of the challenges 2023 can bring and thus has already set his focus on the ultimate prize. He stated that he got some time off in December and thus, is fresh to take on the new year.

“As a sportsman you always try to be consistent. Finding out what works for you through pressure situations and trying to do that more often than not. Looking into this year, I want to make sure I am in a good mental space and be nice and clear with my plans.

I want to stay consistent, whatever team I am playing for. It is a busy international calendar but I have got some good time off in December so feeling refreshed and revitalised for the new year,” Miller was quoted as saying by India Today.

“We haven't managed to win one yet but the end goal is to strive towards the World Cup. It is one of the biggest trophies going around and we have exciting players in the white ball set up coming through. I am certainly looking forward to that World Cup. There is still time left but I have added that to my new year resolution,” the southpaw added.

It is going to be a successful product: Miller predicts SA20’s future

The inaugural season of the SA20 league is all set to begin on January 10 in Cape Town. Speaking of the same, the veteran player said that South Africa needed something like this to improve the quality of domestic cricketers. He also stated that he is hopeful that it’s going to be a successful product.

“We have been wanting to have something like this. I you look around all the leagues that are happening, it always benefits the local players, the international players coming around and playing and they get to gain experience. South Africa is a great place to play cricket with a good time zone and good weather. It is going to be a successful product,” Miller said.

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