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JJ Smuts
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“Italian people are very passionate, so it all comes out when we play”
“I've also just witnessed and experienced our first win against Ireland.”
“It's obviously Italy's first win against a big nation. We feel we can compete with teams like that.”
“For us, it's about being able to be in that frame of mind where we are willing to compete and to fight it out with these big teams.”
“The joy of T20 cricket is, it takes one moment of brilliance from an individual to change a game”
“I never thought I'd play a World Cup, even though I would always try and train at an international standard to make sure I'm always able to up the intensity if I need to go through the gears.”
“I didn't play loads of international cricket for South Africa but I played enough to understand what it's about.”
“And in my last few games, I did reasonably well for South Africa, so I took a lot of confidence from that into coming to play for Italy, knowing that I understand what the international scene is about.”
“I know how difficult it can be, but also realise that I'm still more than capable of contributing and performing here.”
“Every player will always feel they could have played for longer, but deep down I know South Africa has a rich history of producing really good cricketers,I'd love to have had a much longer career, but we have had some really world-class superstars.”
“South Africa always has a very competitive side so it's very easy to get in for a few games and then be out of the South African mix.”
“Playing cricket is really tough with the emotions, the adrenaline, ups and downs, so it's not as easy.”
“But I'm in constant contact with my doctor, who is very understanding. It's one of those things that I've had to deal with, but I feel like I've stayed on the good side of it for the majority of my career.”
“I am the only one with international experience, and the thing that's been so awesome about it is just how well I feel I've fitted into the side, and how they've accepted me,”
“They ask a lot of questions. They want to pick your brain. They want you to help other players and just, you know, be yourself, which I think is obviously the most important thing.”
“In the past, no one really followed rugby too much in Italy, but to see the growth has been great. The dream for Italy is to make that transition into cricket”
“In the past, no one really followed rugby too much in Italy, but to see the growth has been great.”
“The dream for Italy is to make that transition into cricket, so it can become well known a lot quicker.”
“Obviously this World Cup plays a big role in it because we get to compete on the world stage now, which is going to be awesome”
“I definitely will, especially with the cricket plans Italy has for the next few years.”
“I think they're hoping to secure a facility this summer and build a turf wicket with multiple strips, so they can host games in Rome.”
“There's lots for Italy to look forward to as they try to become more professional, not necessarily for someone like myself but for future cricketers in Italy.”
JJ Smuts (born 1988) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: JJ Smuts has never been to Italy, but he's playing for them at the World Cup,Feb 2026,Cricinfo by Firdose
“It would be great to say we want to win all three trophies but that’s a cliche. Sometimes you can go trophy-less but still achieve the goals you set out to achieve – being consistent, playing the big moments well, helping players get in the World Cup squad – by just playing how we want to play the game”
“I know it’s a results game and you get judged by the number of trophies, but we also have to look at how the team grows.”
“For us once again [this season] we want to win trophies – because a lot of us don’t get picked in the national side – that is a driving force for us to win, because the national setup doesn’t seem to like the Warriors guys.”
“But it’s about the end goal which is for us to play a positive brand of cricket and to really grow as a cricket team.’”
“It’s been a tough winter for me personally. To win the MVP of the season last year and not get into any [national] side or SA A side at all has been tough”
“From the discussions I have had on top there, it sounds like I have had my chance there and I’m done.”
“I feel that’s a bit harsh, considering I only played eight games for the national side and three for SA A in my career. It’s a tough pill to swallow.”
“‘I still have the ambition to play there, I still believe I have a lot to offer to the side and still believe I could help South Africa win the World Cup.”
“But at the end of the day, I can’t control it – selectors have to select you before you can put performances in for the national side and its just one of the things.”
“I have to make sure I keep looking after my skill – if it comes it comes and if it doesn’t it doesn’t.”
“I would love to get an opportunity against some side to show what I can do in the ODI setup.”
“I think that I am a slightly better player in the one-day setup than in the T20 setup. If you look at my stats in the last few years it would probably prove that as well. It would be really nice to be back in the mix, with all the performances”
“I have put in over the last number of years. But I can only control what I can and leave the rest up to selectors.’”
JJ Smuts (born 1988) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I still believe I could help SA win the World Cup’ , Jan 2019,SA cricket Mag by Writer