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Former Proteas cricketer Jonty Rhodes is going to visit Pakistan to attend Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches, reports The News International.

The Proteas cricket legend confirmed his visit to the PSLT20.Com by saying, “I was in Pakistan in 2015 and 2016, so I am looking forward to going back,” said Rhodes.

“What I have seen (in the HBL PSL) will certainly go a long way to ensuring that Pakistan cricket stays at the top and remains very competitive for a long time because these young players have real skills,” he added.  However, Rhodes played 52 Tests and 245 ODIs for South Africa and has passed his fielding skills and techniques to players around the world.

 “It’s been interesting because the wickets here (in the UAE) have been slow. The pace bowlers are able to dominate and they are young pace bowlers. It’s a great opportunity for young players as they are spending time in the field and in the nets, and with the foreign coaching staff.“I have done the IPL and the PSL. I have not been to Caribbean or the Big Bash, not even in South Africa. The difference here is that there are no home and away stadiums, which is a pity,” said Rhodes.

The fielding maestro also pointed out that the fielding has improved with the advent of leagues especially that of the Pakistan national team. “T20 cricket has certainly shown that fielding is an important element. I really loved my time in the field. I had a coaching job in fielding for some nine years and the interesting thing, because traditionalists are critical of the T20 cricket, is that skills of all the players, especially in fielding, have improved. At times, there are so many T20 matches that come down to the last ball or last over, so the runs you save in the field make a certain difference. Pakistan certainly have some individuals who are good fielders,” he said.