Despite their batting and bowling units performing consistently, the defending champions\u2019 fielding has emerged as an area of concern heading into the knockout rounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The hosts have been sloppy in the field during the group stage, dropping nine catches in four matches, which is the second-highest among the 20 teams. Only the Ireland cricket team has recorded more dropped catches (10), while the Namibia national cricket team is third with six.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Responding to questions about whether catching is becoming a worry at this stage of the tournament, Morkel acknowledged the importance of sharpening up in the field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a valid question. One thing that we work hard on is our fielding. We know the importance of the catches, wherever we can cut down angles to stop the twos, to stop any boundaries,\u201d Morkel said in the press conference ahead of the South Africa clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut catching is definitely going to play a big part now in the business end of the tournament. Unfortunately, no catch is an easy catch, and the boys are putting the yards in and catching a lot of balls,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a valid question. One thing that we work hard on is our fielding. We know the importance of the catches, wherever we can cut down angles to stop the twos, to stop any boundaries,\u201d Morkel said in the press conference ahead of the South Africa clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, India is coming to the Super 8s while remaining unbeaten in the group stage, and they will look to continue the momentum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n