South African cricket captain Rassie Van der Dussen has demonstrated a mature attitude after being excluded from the squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies next month.

Ahead of their series against the West Indies, Van der Dussen expressed a team-oriented perspective, emphasizing his commitment to supporting the younger players and helping them prepare for the global event.

“I don’t feel like I need to prove anything. It’s pretty standard what I’m about as a cricketer,” Van der Dussen said.

Recognizing the competitive nature of squad selections, the newly appointed skipper emphasized the coach's duty to assemble a lineup that optimizes the team's chances.

“Yes, the coach has to pick a World Cup squad and there are only 15 guys who can go. He has to come up with combinations to give us the best chance as a squad and as a country. And that’s what it’s all about," he said.

“I’m not in a situation where I haven’t played a lot of international cricket in the T20s ... being a captain, yes that is a new challenge for me. From my side, I need to help the guys get ready for the World Cup to put in a performance," he added.