Quick bowler Anrich Nortje has made his long-awaited return to the Proteas T20I squad for December’s five-match collection in India.
The 32-year-old final performed for the nationwide facet within the 2024 T20 World Cup closing and has been sidelined since, making his recall a significant enhance forward of subsequent yr’s world showpiece – additionally in India.
Temba Bavuma will captain the ODI facet for 3 matches from 30 November to six December, whereas Aiden Markram resumes the T20I captaincy for the collection beginning 9 December.
Batsman Rubin Hermann, who debuted towards Pakistan earlier this month, retains his place within the ODI squad.
“The T20I collection is a vital alternative for us to finalise our squad forward of subsequent yr’s World Cup,” mentioned Proteas coach Shukri Conrad. “Getting readability on combos and roles now could be essential.”
With Kagiso Rabada sidelined, Conrad mentioned the tour once more highlights the depth South Africa has constructed.
“As we noticed within the first Check win over India, this group has depth. Each time somebody is unavailable, it opens the door for an additional participant to face up.”
On Nortje’s comeback, Conrad added: “It’s actually good to welcome Anrich again after he missed earlier excursions by harm. We all know precisely what he brings.”
Proteas ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Prenelan Subrayen.
Proteas T20I squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs.
India vs Proteas white-ball fixtures:
Sunday, 30 November: 1st ODI, Ranchi
Wednesday, 3 December: 2nd ODI, Raipur
Saturday, 6 December: third ODI, Visakhapatnam
Tuesday, 9 December: 1st T20I, Cuttack
Thursday, 11 December: 2nd T20I, New Chandigarh
Sunday, 14 December: third T20I, Dharamsala
Wednesday, 17 December: 4th T20I, Lucknow
Friday, 19 December: fifth T20I, Ahmedabad
Picture: Philip Brown/Gallo Photos
