South Africa have named the squad for next month’s T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand.
Titans pair Corbin Bosch and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, North West batsman Rubin Hermann and Warriors all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy have been included in the 14-man squad. Pretorius and Hermann have not played international cricket yet. Bosch and Muthusamy haven’t debuted at T20I level.
Western Province duo George Linde and Nandre Burger have also been selected.
“This T20I tri-series marks the start of our preparation for next year’s T20 World Cup. With several senior players rested as part of their workload management, it creates space for these players to step in and show what they can offer, and bring them into contention for World Cup selection,” said Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad.
“Lhuan-dre and Rubin have been rewarded for their outstanding domestic form in the SA20 and we’re excited to see how they adapt to the demands of international cricket.
“We know what Corbin has to offer at this level and we are keen to see how his Test and ODI skills will translate to the T20I arena.
“Having three quality spin options gives us a great deal of variety, especially in conditions like Harare. Senuran has been impressive in the domestic set-up and his ability to contribute with the bat adds great balance to the squad.”
Batsman Rassie van der Dussen will captain the team. He captained South Africa in three T2oIs and one ODI in 2024.
“Rassie has led the side before and brings experience to the role, while providing valuable support to the younger players on this tour,” added Conrad.
South Africa will start a two-Test series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday. The Proteas’ squad for this Test series includes five uncapped players.
South Africa squad for T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe
- Rassie van der Dussen (captain, Lions)
- Corbin Bosch (Titans)
- Dewald Brevis (Titans)
- Nandre Burger (Western Province)
- Gerald Coetzee (Titans)
- Reeza Hendricks (Lions)
- Rubin Hermann (North West)
- George Linde (Western Province)
- Kwena Maphaka (Lions)
- Senuran Muthusamy (Warriors)
- Lungi Ngidi (Titans)
- Nqaba Peter (Lions)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Titans)
- Andile Simelane (Dolphins)