Proteas to send full-strength squad to Champions Trophy
Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy on Monday.
The tournament will be played in Pakistan from 19 February.
ODI captain Temba Bavuma will lead the full-strength squad, which includes 10 players who competed in the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, where South Africa reached the semi-finals.
Batters Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs, along with all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, have been selected for their first senior 50-over ICC tournament.
Anrich Nortje, who missed out on the World Cup due to injury, makes his return.
The fast bowler has made a full recovery from a left toe injury and is joined by fellow seamer Lungi Ngidi, who has also returned to action following a groin injury.
South Africa has been drawn in Group B, with their opening fixture against Afghanistan on 21 February in Karachi.
Bavuma’s side will then travel to Rawalpindi to take on Australia on 25 February before returning to Karachi for their final group stage match against England on 1 March.
“This squad boasts a wealth of experience, with many players having consistently performed in high-pressure situations. That kind of experience is invaluable in a tournament like this,” Walter said.
“We’ve managed to maintain the core group of our 2023 World Cup squad whilst adding fresh talent.
“Our recent performances at ICC events show that we’re capable of reaching the latter stages of global tournaments. We’re eager to take the next step and go even further in pursuit of the coveted silverware.”
South Africa squad:
Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Tony de Zorzi (World Sports Betting Western Province), Marco Jansen (Renault North West Dragons), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Dafabet Warriors), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), and Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions).
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