Batsmen Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of South Africa’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Ferreira and de Zorzi have been sidelined by respective shoulder and hamstring injuries.
Batsmen Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been added to the 15-man squad in the absence of Ferreira and de Zorzi.
“De Zorzi has not progressed as expected in his rehabilitation from a right hamstring muscle tear sustained during the ODI series against India last month and will not be fit in time,” read a statement from Cricket South Africa.
“As a result of his unavailability and the need for continued rehabilitation, he will miss the T20 World Cup.
“Ferreira, meanwhile, sustained a fracture of his left clavicle during the SA20 encounter between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals.
“David Miller suffered an adductor muscle injury on Monday. His availability for the T20 World Cup remains subject to the outcome of a fitness test ahead of the support period.”
The 2026 T20 World Cup will be played from 7 February to 8 March.
South Africa have been grouped with Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.
India are the reigning champions. They beat South Africa in the 2024 final.
The West Indies, India and England are the most successful teams in the history of the tournament with two titles each.
Updated Proteas squad for 2026 T20 World Cup
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- Quinton de Kock
- Tristan Stubbs
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Ryan Rickelton
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Kwena Maphaka
- Lungi Ngidi
- Jason Smith
- George Linde
- Corbin Bosch
- Anrich Nortje