Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced their men’s squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against West Indies. Currently, both sides are involved in the two-match Test series, in which the hosts are leading 1-0 with one match left to be played.
Aiden Markram has been appointed as the new T20I captain of the Proteas, taking over from Temba Bavuma, who stepped down from the position last month and has also been dropped from the T20I outfit. Markram, who has captained South Africa at the Under-19 level, recently led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural SA20 title.
For the ODI leg that will start on March 16, South Africa have rested the fast bowling duo of Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada, but they will return for the following three T20Is. Similarly, pacer Gerald Coetzee and batters Tony de Zorzi, along with Tristan Stubbs, have earned their maiden ODI call-ups.
“I would like to congratulate Aiden on his appointment as captain of the Proteas T20I team. Leadership is extremely familiar to him, having successfully led on so many levels. He is a player that inspires confidence, and he has all the qualities to succeed in the role. We have no doubt will help take South Africa to the next level,” said CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe in a media release.
“At the same time, we would like to thank Temba for filling the position so aptly over the past two years. He has done a commendable job during this period and now has a new role to fulfil within the national set-up,” added Nkwe.
South Africa squad for the first two ODIs: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Phehlukwayo,Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen.
South Africa squad for the third ODI: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen.
South Africa T20I squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.
