South Africa would like to bury the past and also the tag of "chokers" as they get ready for the 2011 World Cup as one of the top favourites. The Proteas suffered heartbreaking losses in the previous World Cups -- in the 1992, 1999 and 2007 semi-finals, inexplicable loss to the West Indies in the 1996 quarter-final and a forgettable 2003 when they bowed out in the first round at home.
The Proteas have made a bold move by excluding experienced wicket-keeper Mark Boucher, seamer Charl Langeveldt and all-rounder Albie Morkel. The Proteas have one of the most potent pace attack, led by fiery Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel. Smith and his men will take confidence from their 3-2 ODI win over co-hosts India into the mega event.
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