The Proteas squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup has been named. The tournament will be played in Australia and start next month.
All-rounder Wayne Parnell has been included in the 15-man squad ahead of fellow left-armer Marco Jansen.
Batsman Rassie van der Dussen has been excluded. Van der Dussen has been sidelined by a finger injury.
Batsman Temba Bavuma has returned from injury to captain the squad.
SA T20 World Cup squad
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Quinton de Kock
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Aiden Markram
- David Miller
- Lungi Ngidi
- Anrich Nortje
- Kagiso Rabada
- Rilee Rossouw
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Wayne Parnell
Travelling reserves
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Marco Jansen
- Andile Phehlukwayo
Notable exclusions
- Rassie van der Dussen (injured)
- Janneman Malan
- George Linde
- Wiaan Mulder
- Lizaad Williams
What Cricket South Africa convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang said
“This has been a really tough squad to select, simply because we had so many players in excellent form over the past few months and performing at a level that made the selectors sit up and notice them,” said Mpitsang.
“Someone like Tristan Stubbs, who was not in the frame a year ago, has done incredibly well to force his way into the mix based on his performances. His selection should be an inspiration for every young player out there.
“We are also delighted to welcome back our captain Temba Bavuma from injury and we have no doubt his return will further galvanise the team.
“This group of players showed off their brilliant skill and talent when they overcame England in England recently. These sort of performances only bode well for us heading to the T20 World Cup.
“Overall we are delighted with mix of players that have been chosen and look forward to watching them represent the country in Australia.”
What director of cricket Enoch Nkwe said
“I would like to congratulate all the players who have made the final cut for the World Cup – every single one of them deserve their place on the plane to Australia,” added Nkwe.
“The squad covers all bases and provides us with multiple options in every area – whether it batting or bowling. I am confident this group will make South Africans proud when they begin their campaign next month.”
Proteas’ opposition at 2022 T20 World Cup
The 2022 T20 World Cup will start on 16 October and end on 23 November.
South Africa have been pooled with Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and two qualifiers in group two.
Group one comprises Australia, New Zealand, England, Afghanistan and two qualifiers.
Proteas’ T20 World Cup history
South Africa have never won the T20 World Cup. They reached the semi-finals in 2009 and 2014. Australia are the reigning T20 World Cup champions, after beating New Zealand in the 2021 final.
The West Indies have the most T20 World Cup titles. They won the tournament in 2012 and 2016. England, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka have won the T20 World Cup once each.
