Mandla Mashimbyi - Embracing the nerves heading into Cricket World Cup final

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Proteas coach Mandla Mashimbyi has emphasised the importance of channelling the team’s energy in the right way ahead of Sunday’s historic ICC 2025 Cricket World Cup final against India in Navi Mumbai.
Both South Africa and India are appearing in their first-ever World Cup final, and a new champion will be crowned on Sunday.
Mashimbyi told OFM Sport it’s crucial that the players stay in the moment, and that they already have processes in place to ensure this in the lead-up to the final.

31 Oct 7AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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