Ryan Rickelton – who is no stranger to the Proteas’ outfit – has suggested that being able to manage his personal game was one of the notable challenges after shifting between the national and domestic camps this past season.

Rickelton, who plies his trade for the Lions, has been called up to the South African squad before but was yet to make his debut before this season.

Becoming acclimatised to the environment of the national side led to various other challenges of repositioning himself between the camps.

“It brings its own challenges in a way – it is obviously nice to be with the Proteas and spend time there with a good group of players and coaches – but the only problem is when you’re not playing,” Rickelton told Cricket Fanatics Magazine.

“Then to be drafted into the Lions squad, coming in and out, has its own challenges of finding your rhythm and not having game time, which is quite difficult as a player.

“It’s been quite a learning curve with regards to that. [It’s about] trying to make sure you can stay as ready as you can, because obviously, you need to play more cricket to achieve what you want to achieve and to put your hand up.”

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