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Rickelton Fires SA20 Century as World Cup Selection Nears, Says He’s at Peace

With South Africa’s squad due by Friday, the MI Cape Town opener says he is focused on performing in the SA20 rather than campaigning for a call-up.

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Player of the match Ryan Rickelton of MI Cape Town is interviewed during the post match presentation after their loss against Durban's Super Giants at the Newlands on Friday. Picture: Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for SA20

Overview

  • Ryan Rickelton blasted a career-best 113 off 63 balls in MI Cape Town’s SA20 opener at Newlands as his side finished 15 runs short of Durban Super Giants’ 232.
  • He said he is at peace with whatever the Proteas selectors decide for the T20 World Cup and that his focus is on helping MI Cape Town win the tournament.
  • Rickelton acknowledged a difficult white-ball stint in India and described recent months as mentally taxing, noting he has intensified his preparation and drawn confidence from playing at Newlands.
  • He was left out of South Africa’s recent T20I series against India after lean returns, including two ducks in the preceding ODI series.
  • The deadline to finalize World Cup squads falls on Friday for the February–March tournament in India and Sri Lanka, leaving his national selection unresolved.