Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the squad for the upcoming limited-overs series against the West Indies, comprising three ODIs and five T20 Internationals. The T20I team will be led by Aiden Markram, who will take over from former T20I captain Temba Bavuma. Markram has previous leadership experience, having captained South Africa at Under-19 level as well as at provincial and franchise level. Bavuma, who recently resigned from the role, will continue to be a part of the national team setup.
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Several notable selections have been made, including DP World Lions’ Bjorn Fortuyn and all-rounder Sisanda Magala, who have been included in both the T20I and ODI squads. Additionally, four uncapped players have been named in the ODI squad, including Gerald Coetzee from ITEC Knights, Tony De Zorzi from Six Gun Grill Western Province, and Dafabet Warriors batsman Tristan Stubbs. Ryan Rickelton, who was the leading run-scorer in the ODI Cup, has also been included in the ODI squad.
Several players have been rested for the first and second ODIs, including fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada. Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe expressed confidence in Markram’s appointment and praised Bavuma for his two years of service as T20I captain. Head coach Rob Walter spoke about the high confidence in the team after the recent win against England and expressed his excitement about the new additions to the squad. He also praised Markram’s appointment as T20I captain, noting his familiarity with the team and leadership qualities.
The team remains the same for the first two ODIs, while some changes have been made in the team for the third ODI. There are also a few changes in the T20I squad, with Six Gun Grill Western Province’s Wayne Parnell named. Overall, the squad represents a mix of experienced players and talented newcomers, with a focus on building depth in South African cricket. The series against the West Indies provides the team with an opportunity to continue their recent success and develop further
South Africa’s 1st and 2nd ODI squads against West Indies
Temba Bavuma (Captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony De Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Bjorn Fortuyn (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions) ) Lions), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Viaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Lijad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).
Proteas squad for third ODI against West Indies
Temba Bavuma (Captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony De Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Bjorn Fortuyn (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions) ) Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Viaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), Lizad Williams ( Momentum) Guna Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).
Proteas T20 squad against West Indies
Aiden Markram (Captain, Momentum Multiply Titans), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Bjorn Fortuyn (DP World Lions), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Henrik Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Sisanda Magala (DP World Lions), David Miller (HollywoodBets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (DafaBet Warriors), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Riley Rossouw (ITEC Knights), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors).
JP Duminy has been appointed as the full-time white-ball batting coach. The 38-year-old most recently coached the Paarl Royals in the SA20 league and the Paarl Rocks provincial team this season. He also enjoyed a flourishing playing career for the Proteas, earning a combined 280 limited-overs caps, during which he became the third-leading run-scorer in T20Is for South Africa.