India finished on pole position in Group A, winning all four of their matches. They played only one match at the Narendra Modi Stadium and that was their most recent match against the Netherlands. On the other hand, South Africa topped Group D and also registered four wins from as many matches.
“We are fortunate that we played a few matches in Ahmedabad, which was very nice, because now we have two more scheduled,” Bosch told India Today.
“We have had the luxury of assessing the conditions and drawing up game plans for the future. The planning will now be focused on individuals rather than a team perspective and as a team that is how we want to operate,” added the son of former Proteas pacer, the late Tertius Bosch.
Bosch recognized the destructive nature of the Indian batting line-up. He refused to consider any particular batsman as a threat and said their focus would be on winning over the entire batting unit.
“I think their entire batting lineup is pretty destructive. So that’s going to apply to all of them. All of their hitters. I’m not going to single anyone out,” Bosch added.
Bosch said it is a privilege for him to be part of a squad that consists of a plethora of world-class fast bowlers.
“It’s a privilege to be in a team with such incredible fast bowlers. There’s still Anrich Nortje in the squad. It’s a luxury, but it comes with its responsibilities. The standards between the entire bowling line-up are really high,” he said.
“It’s definitely not fun. But I think it’s a privilege” – Corbin Bosch on bowling at the death
The 31-year-old bowling all-rounder from Durban added that the group thrives on collective success rather than individual milestones.
“It’s something that we feed off each other well. I think this is the first time we’re all playing as a collective, so it’s still learning how we operate as a unit. But we’ve done a fantastic job so far and there’s no added pressure. It’s exciting because, like I said, you have the luxury of seeing some of the best fast bowlers in the world,” Bosch said.
Bosch has made a name for himself by bowling in the back of the innings when batters are trying to score as many runs as possible. While the right-arm seamer admitted that bowling at the death is a challenge, it is also worth it if bowlers can execute their plans.
“It’s definitely not fun. But I think it’s a privilege. Pressure is a privilege. It’s one of those skills that if you master it, you can go very far. I’m just privileged to be part of this setup and anything I can do for the team, I’m happy to raise my hand and do it. It’s also something I’ve been doing for a long time,” Bosch said.
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