South Africa head coach Rob Walter was in for a rude shock after finding out that there was only one attendee for the pre-match press conference. As per ESPNCricinfo, Walter joked about an ’empty hall’ on being asked about the side’s semi-final clash against Afghanistan. The Proteas will take on the underdogs in semi-final 1 of the T20 Wold Cup in Trinidad on Wednesday.
No takers for South Africa coach’s press conference
“This is an empty hall, which is a good sign, I think It’s not really about the press but about the occasion, isn’t it,?” Walter joked on seeeing an empty room.
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The head coach advocated for the need for South Africa to embrace anxiety and excitement as they head into the semis. So far, South Africa have stayed dominant throughout the tournament, surviving scares and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. However, they will not take their semi-final opponents lightly, as Afghanistan continue to stun the world by toppling top teams.
