u00a0However, the wicket-keeper batsman says past results won't count when the ICC flagship event begins next month in the Indian sub-continent since there are many contenders for the title.

"The tournament is something completely different and each of the teams starts on an equal footing, irrespective of their recent results," he said.

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Van Wyk is aware that he may not feature in the playing XI regularly since experienced Jacques Kallis will return to side after recovering from his injury but is still in positive frame of mind.

"Jacques is the kind of player that no team can afford to leave out. Of course I don't wish injury or poor form on any of my team-mates, but it's a long tournament and anything is possible," he said.

"I don't care where I have to walk out in the batting order, and whether I have to stand behind the wickets or in the field. I have even started working on my bowling again just in case the team may need me in that role," he added.