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South Africa Go Pace Heavy for T20 World Cup in India and ...

Next month, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad named a 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with South Africa drawn in Group D and starting on February 9 in Ahmedabad.
Convenor Patrick Moroney said 'big calls' were made, and Cricket South Africa believe selected players with recent India tour experience will handle subcontinent pitches effectively.
Notably, seven players received maiden T20 World Cup call‑ups, including Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, and Jason Smith, while Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Reeza Hendricks were omitted.
South Africa have only three T20Is to prepare, hosting West Indies from 27-31 January with a squad containing two frontline spinners and relying on paceman Anrich Nortje.
Expect debate over omissions as selectors made massive decisions, with Jason Smith’s strike‑rate of 128.30 and unbeaten 68 off 19 in November underpinning his maiden T20 World Cup call‑up, sparking discussion among fans and pundits.

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South Africa go pace heavy for T20 World Cup in India and ...

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Quinton de Kock returns to Proteas squad for T20 World Cup, leaving out Rickelton and Stubbs

Proteas Convenor Selector Patrick Moroney reveals the squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, highlighting the selection of experienced players Quinton de Kock and David Miller over younger talents Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs.

3 months ago·South Africa

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Proteas gamble on pace for T20 World Cup assault

South Africa have chosen a squad with only two front-line spinners for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

3 months ago·City of Perth, Australia

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South Africa name 15-Man squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Markram to lead

Young fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and top-order batter Jason Smith are among the notable inclusions, while batters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have missed out on selection.

3 months ago

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Proteas squad named for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The South African men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for next month's ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

3 months ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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South Africa Unveils T20 World Cup 2026 Squad; Markram Named Captain

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. South Africa on Friday unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with Aiden Markram to lead Proteas in the tournament. Sports News | South Africa Unveils T20 World Cup 2026 Squad; Markram Named Captain.

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