Temba Bavuma to guide South Africa’s 15-man squad for ODI World Cup 2023

South Africa have introduced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which shall be led by their common ODI skipper Temba Bavuma.

Gerald Coetzee, a right-arm pacer who made his worldwide debut earlier this 12 months, is a notable identify in South Africa’s World Cup lineup. Coetzee has taken 5 wickets in two one-day worldwide appearances, together with a three-wicket haul on his debut.

Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Rassie van der Dussen are among the many skilled batters within the group. Star wicketkeeper-batter de Kock additionally made headlines by asserting his retirement from ODI cricket after the World Cup.

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Kagiso Rabada will lead the tempo assault, which can embrace Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi, amongst different fast-bowling abilities. Because the event is being held in India, spinners are anticipated to play an necessary position because of the beneficial subcontinental circumstances.

South Africa has two excellent spinners, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, each of whom are well-suited for this position. Rob Walter, the Protea Men’s white-ball head coach, mirrored on the pondering behind the World Cup squad choice.

“It’s great having a mix of experienced players and players who will be competing in their first 50-over World Cup – you get that sort of exuberance of excitement to be doing something for the first time.

“Similar to the extent of expertise, we have now endeavoured to curate a well-balanced group of gamers and ability, that may enable us to successfully adapt to the circumstances in India.

“Under the leadership of Temba and the senior group, I have the utmost faith this squad will make South Africa proud.”

CSA’s Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe, additionally shared his ideas on the squad announcement: “The World Cup is the pinnacle for every player, no matter what the sport is. As a boy it is something you dream of and I’m sure these players will be all be feeling extremely proud today.

“I want to congratulate all of them on their choice and I’m certain they are going to characterize the Proteas badge with distinction and honour. We have little question they are going to give every part in India and do their greatest to attempt to convey the trophy house.”

South Africa World Cup 2023 Squad:

Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen.

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Sep 5, 2023