Cricket team targets World Cup after SA success

Botswana emerged first out of eight countries that participated in the ICC-ACA T20 Division Two Tournament held in Benoni, South Africa. National team coach, Arjun Menon said that their motivation at the moment is to qualify for the World Cup.

"I know this is asking a lot from a small cricketing nation, but with enough preparation it is possible," he said. Menon said his team has an advantage in terms of age, as the youngest player is 16, whilst the oldest is 30 years old. "We also have strong batsmen and bowlers who are able to sustain pressure," he said.Team captain, Karabo Modise who was man of the tournament said with more games against high calibre countries, they could reach the World Cup. He, however, said it was not going to be easy as most countries in their division had professional cricketers.