Looks like Team India has got themselves a new fan after their impressive all-round showing in the 2 World Cup matches so far. Albie Morkel, the out-of-favour South African all rounder, has showered praises on Indian players saying “India on their day will blow most teams away and that is what happened at the MCG.”


Prod him on South Africa’s tendency of choking at big-ticket encounters and Morkel can’t see a definite reason for it. “It is difficult to pinpoint exactly why this has been the case. You need your senior players to stand up in big games and India have been very good in this regard”, said Morkel.

However, the all rounder feels all is not lost and South Africa still have every chance to make it to the semis. Morkel feels that South Africa will definitely bounce back but should be prepared to face stiff competition from Australia, New Zealand and India, the three best teams worthy of the semis berth at World Cup 2015.