The Proteas have announced three squads for September and October 2024’s limited-overs series against Afghanistan and Ireland in the United Arab Emirates.
Dolphins all-rounder Jason Smith and Lions leg-spinner Nqaba Peter have been included in the ODI squad. Dolphins all-rounder Andile Simelane, who has not been capped in international cricket yet, has also been selected. Simelane played for South Africa Emerging earlier this year.
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who has recovered from injury, has been recalled. Wicketkeeper-batsman Kyle Verreynne has been recalled, too.
“We have decided to give opportunities to some of the fringe players as well as those who have impressed in recent weeks and months,” said Proteas limited-overs coach Rob Walter.
“This has been a deliberate move from management, in line with our goal of building a wider pool of players to choose from, as we prepare for the major International Cricket Council tournaments taking place over the next 18 months, with a long-term view on the World Cup in 2027.
“There is no doubt that tours such as these offers us this unique opportunity to provide players with international exposure in differing conditions compared to what they are used to.
“I am particularly looking forward to seeing how some of the more experienced players step up, while keeping a close eye on who can grab this opportunity and become more regular within the national set-up.”
South Africa and Afghanistan will contest three ODIs in Sharjah from 18 to 22 September. The Proteas and Ireland will play two T20Is and three ODIs in Abu Dhabi from 27 September to 7 October.
South Africa squad for Afghanistan ODIs
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- Ottneil Baartman
- Nandre Burger
- Tony de Zorzi
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram
- Wiaan Mulder
- Lungi Ngidi
- Andile Phehlukwayo
- Nqaba Peter
- Andile Simelane
- Jason Smith
- Tristan Stubbs
- Kyle Verreynne
- Lizaad Williams
South Africa squad for Ireland T20Is
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- Ottneil Baartman
- Matthew Breetzke
- Nandre Burger
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Reeza Hendricks
- Patrick Kruger
- Wiaan Mulder
- Lungi Ngidi
- Nqaba Peter
- Ryan Rickelton
- Andile Simelane
- Jason Smith
- Tristan Stubbs
- Lizaad Williams
South Africa squad for Ireland ODIs
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- Ottneil Baartman
- Nandre Burger
- Tony de Zorzi
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Wiaan Mulder
- Lungi Ngidi
- Andile Phehlukwayo
- Nqaba Peter
- Ryan Rickelton
- Jason Smith
- Tristan Stubbs
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Kyle Verreynne
- Lizaad Williams