Six uncapped players named in new-look Proteas squad for Tri-Nation ODI series in Pakistan
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has named an initial 12-player squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation ODI series against hosts Pakistan and New Zealand.
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Star Pacer's Injury Puts South Africa's Champion Trophy Squad In Jeopardy
South Africa's bowling resources have taken another blow, with Gerald Coetzee, anticipated to replace Anrich Nortje in the Champions Trophy squad, missing the Joburg Super Kings' (JSK) SA20 match against Pretoria Capitals. Coetzee is dealing with a hamstring issue and is casting doubt over his participation in the tournament for the coming weeks. ESPNcricinfo reported that his fitness is being closely monitored. Although no official explanation was provided for his absence, Coetzee had only recently returned from injury. Given the conditions on the ground, which favour his pace-bowling strengths, he was expected to feature in the playing XI.
Fit-again Nortje returns as Proteas name 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy
The Proteas on Monday confirmed a 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March.
South Africa names experienced squad for Champions Trophy
CAPE TOWN : South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023.
JP Duminy Steps Down As South Africa's White-Ball Batting Coach Due To Personal Reasons
Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has stepped down from his role as the national white-ball batting coach, citing personal reasons. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed his decision in an official statement, announcing that Duminy's departure was based on a mutual agreement effective immediately. “Cricket South Africa (CSA) announces that JP Duminy has stepped down from his role as the white-ball batting coach with immediate effect, following a mutual agreement with CSA based on personal reasons,” said CSA in an official statement.
Klaasen steps in to captain Proteas in T20 series against Pakistan
Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter on Wednesday named a 15-man squad for this month's three-match home T20I series against Pakistan.
Heinrich Klaasen To Lead South Africa During T20I Series Against Pakistan
Batter Heinrich Klaasen will lead South Africa in the three-match T20I series against Pakistan from December 10 onwards, with regular captain Aiden Markram busy in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Markram, who will feature in the second Test from December 5 onwards and has been rested due to the tight schedule between the third Test and the T20Is. Besides Markram, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Tristan Stubbs will also miss the T20I series as they are also involved in the ongoing Test series.
'Cricket Is In A Tenous Position": South Africa Coach Rob Walter Ahead Of India T20I Series
South Africa start a four-match Twenty20 international series against India at Kingsmead on Friday, just over four months after the visitors beat them in the T20 World Cup final. Both squads show significant changes from the sides that played in Barbados, where India lifted the trophy with a seven-run win. South Africa will be missing their three most successful bowlers from the World Cup campaign - fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje and left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, as well as batsman-wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.