MUMBAI: Aiden Markram admits that it took him time to understand the nuances of batting in the ODIs. But now that he has learnt the grammar, backed by clear thinking, he is revelling in the newfound joy and South Africa are benefiting from it.
Once touted as the ‘Next Big Thing’ in South African cricket, especially after he captained them to their only Under-19 World Cup title in 2014, Markram—who made his ODI debut in 2017—took his time to settle. He was shuffled up and down the batting line-up, given captaincy when he wasn’t ready which affected him mentally.
