South Africa Test Squad for Bangladesh Series: Nortje, De Zorzi Return From Injury
Anrich Nortje and Tony De Zorzi return from injury as South Africa keep most of the squad that beat Australia 2-1.
- Cricket South Africa announced its 15-member squad on Monday for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, with Temba Bavuma named captain.
- Following a successful 2-1 series win over Australia, the Proteas welcome back Nortje, de Zorzi, and Hamza from injury, while Lungi Ngidi remains sidelined for ongoing rehabilitation.
- Head Coach Shukri Conrad emphasized seam-bowling options, citing pace and bounce expected on Highveld surfaces at both Wanderers Stadium and SuperSport Park venues.
- The first Test begins November 15 at Wanderers in Johannesburg and runs through November 19, followed by the second match from November 23 to 27 at SuperSport in Centurion.
- Currently leading the World Test Championship standings, South Africa aims to solidify a spot in the final with another series victory against Bangladesh.
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South Africa Squad for Bangladesh Tests: Bavuma to Lead, Ngidi Out; Zorzi, Hamza, Nortje Trio Return
South Africa have named a 15-player squad for the Bangladesh Test series, with Temba Bavuma captaining and Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza and Anrich Nortje returning from injury. Lungi Ngidi misses out as rehabilitation continues
Batters De Zorzi, Hamza return to South Africa test squad
Anrich Nortje returns to South Africa squad for Bangladesh Test series - The Tribune
Fast bowler Anrich Nortje has returned to South Africa's squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh after recovering from a groin injury that ruled him out of the final two Tests of the recent ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series against Australia.
South Africa Test squad for Bangladesh series: Nortje, De Zorzi return from injury
The first Test will take place at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from 15 to 19 November, followed by the second Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion from 23 to 27 November.
South Africa make 2 changes to Australia series-winning squad for Bangladesh Tests
David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne have been left out of South Africa's 15-member squad for the Bangladesh Tests, starting November 15. Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje return after recovering from injuries.
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