I can't fill Steyn's shoes but I am hoping to be the good luck that South Africa needs: Hendricks

Beuran Hendricks is fully aware that he can't do what the injured Dale Steyn could have done for South Africa but the left-arm pacer hopes to do his bit for the struggling Proteas in the ongoing World Cup.

Hendricks, who has played just two ODIs, has been drafted into the South Africa side as Steyn's replacement.

"I am not going to say I can fill his shoes because its Dale. I come here with my own set of skills and my own ambition in this competition. It's just about making sure I can fight the good fight and contribute with the set of skills that I have," said Hendricks after arriving here.

Hendricks, 28, was on his country's list of standby players but his selection still came as a shock to him, especially when he realised the reputation of the man he was replacing.

"I was just on my couch, watching TV, when I got the call. I didn't know who I was replacing but then I saw in the media that it was Dale, which is a massive blow."
"I am hoping to be the good luck the team needs. It's been a good year for me personally and for the teams I have been with this year so let's hope I can make it five (trophies) out of five."