Proteas batter Khaya Zondo says that the batters will be looking to keep their defences up ahead of the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. | Sport24news
Zondo is confident the batters will improve for next week's Boxing Day Test, as the Proteas need a win to square the three-match Test series.
"A lot of guys are new to Test cricket, so there's obviously new tricks, it's a different intensity and guys are still trying to get used to that as well. But it's all about really focusing on the ball, put all your soul and might and giving it your best shot.Zondo played only his third Test for his country in Brisbane, and most like his teammates is inexperienced at the highest level.
"I think that will probably be the main thing, if they can't get you out, then you've got half a chance of scoring runs."Resident rugby writer Rob Houwing gives you his expert views on what's going on between the poles.Zondo, who scored 0 and 36 in the first Test, has been stalwart for the Dolphins, producing more than 6000 first-class runs, which include 13 first-class centuries.
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