South Africa have named a 16-man squad for December 2025’s Over-40 T20 World Cup in Pakistan.
The squad includes Western Province duo Werner Moolman and Jaco Castle, who won the inaugural Over-40 World Cup title in 2024.
Western Province Over-40 team-mates Sohail Imran, Martin van der Merwe and William Hantam has also been selected.
The squad was selected after May 2025’s over-40 inter-provincial tournament in Port Elizabeth.
Spinner Yasser Ditta has been named South Africa Over-40 captain. His vice-captain is all-rounder Johan Fourie.
Fourie, Hantam, the Lions’ Khaalid Moothosamy and Border’s Lundi Mbane are among the former first-class cricketers in the South Africa Over-40 squad.
“This selection honours continuity, celebrates regional representation and sets a formidable tone for South Africa’s participation in this historic event,” read a statement from the Veterans Cricket Association of South Africa.
“The International Masters Cricket Over-40 T20 World Cup brings together elite veteran players from across the globe, showcasing skill, camaraderie and the enduring passion for cricket.
“Teams from Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Canada, United States of America, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia will be participating.
“Looking ahead, the Proteas Veterans will also prepare for the IMC Over-40 World Cup to be held in Barbados, West Indies, in 2026. This prestigious event will build on the momentum of South Africa’s 2024 triumph and offer another opportunity to showcase the depth, unity and excellence of our veterans cricket programme.”
South Africa Over-40 squad
- Yasser Ditta (captain)
- Johan Fourie (vice-captain)
- Khaalid Moothosamy
- Enock Makamo
- Werner Moolman
- Jaco Castle
- Sohail Imran
- William Hantam
- Martin van der Merwe
- Brett Els
- Lundi Mbane
- Ryan Reeves
- Stephan Joubert
- Reinhardt Strydom
- Piet Botha
- Nathaniel Howard
- Ashley Lombard (non-travelling reserve)
- Duncan Miller (non-travelling reserve)
- Nathan Jones (non-travelling reserve)