As South Africa is scheduled to face the Netherlands at home in a two-match ODI series that is also part of the World Cup Super League, Miller, alongside other Protean players contracted to represent their respective franchises in the Indian Premier League 2023, will also miss their team’s first match at least. As March 31st and April 2nd will host the two One Day International's versus the Netherlands, Miller will at least miss the big game against Chennai but could be available for Gujarat's next match against Delhi Capitals on April 4th.
Speaking about the same ahead of Protease third ODI against the West Indies in Potchefstroom, Miller revealed upon sharing the information with Gujarat Titans about his unavailability, the management appeared very upset. However, Miller admitted that for him, it was also disappointing, but then to play for South Africa during that window means more, given what is at stake. Since South Africa is yet to punch their ticket for the 2023 World Cup, for them to qualify directly, they need to beat the Netherlands across both games.
" They were really upset. It's always a big thing playing in Ahmedabad, especially in an opening game against Chennai. I am a bit disappointed to be missing that, but to put on the green and gold has always been a huge privilege and honor. And we have got some work to do in those two games against the Netherlands, so I think having a strong team - the best squad we can pick - is definitely the way forward. I will be missing one game so, whether I'm somewhat disappointed or not, the process has taken place," Miller told reporters on Monday.
Having missed the first two One Day International against the Windies, which do not count in World Cup Super League, Miller returned for the final One-Dayer, scheduled for March 21st. After the first game got washed out, West Indies won the second match thanks to a match-winning hundred from captain Shai Hope.
The Indian Premier League 2023 is all set to kick-off from March 31, with the defending champions Gujarat Titans facing Chennai Super Kings in the tournament opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Indian Premier League will be played in a home-and-away format for the first time since the 2019 edition.
This year, a total of 12 Indian cities will host 74 matches. The host cities of Indian Premier League 2023 are Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Mohali, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Dharmasala and Guwahati.
Tickets are already available on Paytm Insider for the tournament opener -- Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings on March 31.
Paytm Insider is the official ticketing partner for the Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow SuperGiants.
While tickets for Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals are available on BookMyShow.
Tickets for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s home matches are available on their official website. Although the line-up for the playoffs is now decided, the order in which the three teams finish is yet to be seen. MI currently leads the table, but a win for the Delhi Capitals.
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