Stubbs, 25, has been rated as one of the most exciting young batters in the cricketing world and has slowly become a mainstay in all formats for South Africa, as well as being a proven finisher for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But his recent lean run in T20Is meant Jason Smith was picked ahead of him for the T20 World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Despite the surprising omission, Stubbs has excelled as a captain for the very first time in the SA20 league, though his run tally stands at just 28 runs in five games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAgain, I think it's a great opportunity to shift focus. There's no doubt there'd be disappointment for him. He's been part of pretty much all formats for a period of time, and to miss out would be really disappointing for him. But I think the opportunity from a leadership standpoint is that it shifts focus onto other people and other teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt's great to see him in that leadership role. I think he's got great leadership qualities, and the leadership quality that I think stands out for me, and I know he hasn't put in major performances just yet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut he's certainly somebody who comes to mind as leading through performance. Like, follow me, I'll show you the way, and that's a great leadership quality to have. I have no doubt that he'll do some amazing stuff in this SA20,\u201d Duminy told IANS while addressing the Indian media in a virtual session facilitated by SA20 on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt's great to see him in that leadership role. I think he's got great leadership qualities, and the leadership quality that I think stands out for me, and I know he hasn't put in major performances just yet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHopefully, if an opportunity arises, we've often seen in times past where injuries occur. We've certainly seen it as a South African team as well. Obviously, there's some late-minute call-ups, and he certainly wants to give himself the best chance to make sure he's ready for that, if any,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n