‘Choking’ becoming a generational thing

We've used the word "chokers" so freely in South African cricket that it's become an overused term which makes people cringe.

- Wesley Botton

And I never liked the word in the first place. As many times as we have failed to win major trophies, it hardly seems fair to compare one generation to another, and it seems a bit silly to suggest that teams have felt pressure due to the shortfalls of previous teams with completely different players.

For the first time, however, I am really starting to think that this pressure is being carried over generations, and for the first time in ages, I have to call the Proteas chokers.

With an incredibly strong batting line-up and a well-rounded bowling unit, the SA team had a real chance of securing the Champions Trophy title in Pakistan this week.