South Africa announce squad for Tests and T20Is against India
South Africa have announced the Test and T20I squads for the series against India starting next month. India play three T20Is against SA starting September 15. That will be followed by three Tests starting from October 2 onwards. Faf du Plessis is set to lead the 15-member Test team. Quinton de Kock has been given the charge to captain in T20Is. Here's more.
South Africa's T20I squad: Quinton de Kock (c), Rassie van der Dussen (vc), Temba Bavuma, Junior Dala, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jon-Jon Smuts.
With the ICC World T20 set to be held next year, the Proteas need to build a side that can go and mark an impression. After a disastrous show in the ICC World Cup 2019, SA will want to prepare hard for the World T20. SA will want to use the experience of De Kock and see how he fares as skipper against India,
SA are keen to look at all the options in T20Is. "The T20 Series gives us the last chance to have a look at our leadership and batting options as the next edition of the WT20 is now little more than a year away which is why we have gone with an inexperienced leadership group," said CSA Acting Director of Cricket, Corrie van Zyl.
Here's South Africa's Test squad: Faf du Plessis (captain), Temba Bavuma (vc), Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock, Dean Elgar, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Vernon Philander, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Rudi Second.
SA have named three newcomers in the Test team to face India. "All three newcomers to the Test side have more than earned their spurs through impressive performances in last season's Four-Day Franchise competition," Corrie van Zyl said. With the ICC Test Championship on, it will be a massive moment for both teams to go and give a strong account of themselves.
