DFA Sports Reporter Danie van der Lith is speaking to our Northern Cape Heat Cricket team with the intention of introducing them to our readers. Today he’s speaking to Bafana Mahlangu
Bafana ‘Baf’ Mahlangu
32 years old, born in Pretoria
Usual slots in batting order: Opening
What other sports do you enjoy aside from cricket? Squash
Was cricket always your game? Yes cricket was always my game
Batter, bowler, or all-rounder? Batter
What is your happiest cricket memory? Batting with AB de Villiers. He came in at No.3. I wasn’t sure what to tell him about the bowlers. Watching him bat from the other side, he scored a hundred before I even got to 50
Do you model yourself after a famous cricketer? DJ Bravo-fear of failure and looks to enjoy every moment on the field, regardless of the result
Your biggest sporting hero outside of cricket? Michael Phelps
Favourite series: The Originals
What do you prefer: net practice, fielding practice or gym work? Net practice
Hamburger, pizza, or fried chicken? Pizza
Favourite fielding position? Weirdly enough short leg
Least favourite place to field? Slip/gully I have a terrible catching technique don’t want to break my fingers
In your opinion, name the best international cricket team. England
Is there a quote that keeps you going when times get tough? The lesson you struggle with will repeat itself until you learn from it. Your past you doesn’t need you but your future you does.
