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South Africa emerge with their WC squad, Markram to lead

Tuesday, 30-Apr-2024
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South Africa have emerged with their 15-member squad for the high-profile T20I World Cup, scheduled to be held in West Indies and USA from June 1. The most notable inclusion in the squad is Anrich Nortje, making his return to South Africa camp after nine months. Aiden Markram will be captaining South Africa team that has highly talented players.

Ottniel Baartman and Ryan Rickelton have been added to the squad after they impressed with their beautiful batting at the SA20 tournament earlier this year. 

South Africa’s batting in the middle order will consist of Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller. All of whom are extremely talented and will be a fierce force. At the top of the oder, proteas are consolidated with the availability of ever reliable Quinton de Kock

In the bowling line up, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi have been picked up as proper spinners. While, Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee are in pace department. Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi are the travelling reserves. 

South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.

Travelling reserves: Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi.

 

 

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