From Stubbs to Brevis: 5 talking points from Proteas' T20 squad for blockbuster India series

The Proteas are heading to India for five T20s in a blockbuster series that runs from 9-19 June. 

It is their first action since last month's Test series against Bangladesh on home soil, and on Tuesday, Cricket South Africa announced a 16-man squad for the tour. 

Temba Bavuma continues as captain, Tristan Stubbs is called up, Anrich Nortje returns and, following months of uncertainty surrounding head coach Mark Boucher, this is an opportunity for South African cricket to put its focus firmly back on the field. 

Here, we highlight FIVE talking points to emerge from the latest Proteas squad.

1. Stubbs breaks through

Easily the biggest talking point from the announcement was the inclusion of 21-year-old Tristan Stubbs, who is called up to a Proteas squad for the first time. 

Having impressed in the CSA T20 Challenge earlier in the year - he finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the competition with 283 in 7 innings - Stubbs is already in India, having landed a late IPL gig with the Mumbai Indians.

A hard-hitter with a vast arsenal of shot-making ability, Stubbs is an exciting talent who has used the domestic platform to catch the attention of the national brains-trust. 

His game time could be limited in India - the likes of Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller will be expected to command top-order positions - but the five-match series allows Boucher an opportunity to rotate. 

The T20 World Cup is set for Australia later this year, and Stubbs now has an opportunity to make a play for that squad. 

2. Nortje bolsters pace attack 

It will be so comforting for Proteas followers to see Anrich Nortje's name back on the squad list. 

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