Seamer Ottneil Baartman has not been included in South Africa’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Baartman played for the Proteas in the 2024 T20 World Cup – and is the leading wicket-taker in the history of the SA20.
“We really need to start looking at Baartman as one of SA’s best white-ball bowlers,” wrote former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn on social media.
“He’s the highest wicket-taker in SA20, won the league twice and made a final, let me remind you. That’s a competition that has four international players (often batters) – plus all the Proteas.
“He’s number one. That’s top quality, but he’ll be sitting at home for this year’s T20 World Cup.”
South Africa squad for 2026 T20 World Cup
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- Corbin Bosch
- Dewald Brevis
- Quinton de Kock
- Tony de Zorzi
- Donovan Ferreira
- Marco Jansen
- George Linde
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kwena Maphaka
- David Miller
- Lungi Ngidi
- Anrich Nortje
- Kagiso Rabada
- Jason Smith
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.