Frylinck called-up to Proteas squad for T20s
The burly all-rounder has reaped the rewards of all the hard work for the Dolphins with a national call-up.
HOLLYWOODBETS Dolphins all-rounder Rob Frylinck has been called up to the Proteas squad for the upcoming two-match T20I series against Bangladesh starting on Thursday, 26 October in Bloemfontein.
The 33-year-old Westville Boys’ High old boy has been a stalwart member of the Dolphins set-up playing every single game of last season. His extended run in the side saw him claim two prestigious franchise records – best First Class bowling figures (14/62) and fastest List-A fifty (54 off 20 balls).
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Frylinck has become a strong figure throughout first class cricket in South Africa following his many years of service to the game. Last season, he took 26 wickets at an average of 17 in the Sunfoil Series and bowled more overs than any of his Dolphins teammates. He said he was honoured to get his first call-up.
“I have had a long career and it became a case of never worrying about gaining higher honours.
“So with that in mind, the call-up initially came as a shock but when it sunk in it was such an amazing feeling,” said Frylinck.
It was a busy winter period for Frylinck who spent a portion of his off-season playing in the Caribbean Premier League for the Trinbago Knight Riders following the withdrawal of Hashim Amla.
Being involved in an international competition like that the CPL was beneficial to his chances of gaining higher honours.
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“Playing in the CPL didn’t do my chances of selection any harm, it probably helped my cause. With that said, I think I would put my selection down to how I performed last season and what I was lucky enough to achieve.
“I have always backed myself to be good enough and now we can hopefully see,” an elated Frylinck added.
To be able to showcase his skills on the international stage is something that he is relishing ahead of the two match series with the Tigers.
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