Miller wants to finish on high by winning 2027 ODI World Cup

South African batting stalwart David Miller wants to end his career on a high by winning next year’s ODI World Cup, calling it a “goal” he hopes to achieve in front of the home fans. The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October-November next year and will feature a revamped format comprising a preliminary stage, group stage, Super 7 and knockout rounds.

Miller, 37, who has featured in several domestic franchise leagues, including the IPL, also said he takes pride in his role as a middle-order batter who comes in to finish games.

“Yeah, I am really looking forward to it (2027 World Cup). For me, it’s a goal that I want to achieve. I would love to finish off late in my career with a trophy,” Miller said.

“So, for me, it’s a goal that I would love to be a part of that World Cup team. It’s something that is never guaranteed, and I’ll definitely, from now until then, be focused on aiming to make that team and to contribute the best I can. “Obviously, it will be very special, being at home in front of our fans, and in a place that I’ve played for so many years. So, it would be fantastic to be a part of that team,” he added.

Miller said batting in the middle order and staying until the end to finish games required a certain mastery, something he has relished throughout his career.

“Probably the fact that I’ve made a career by batting in the middle order and finishing games, that would be something I’m most proud of. It’s something that takes a long time to kind of conquer and master.

“I’m still learning all the time, but at least I’ve had a long career in that department, and I’ve really enjoyed going about chasing innings, especially,” he added.