All-rounder Marco Jansen and quick bowler Gerald Coetzee are again within the Take a look at squad for the primary time since final summer time’s collection in opposition to India.
South Africa’s Take a look at group coach, Shukri Conrad, has named a 14-player squad for the upcoming two-match Take a look at collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, beginning in Durban later this month.
Temba Bavuma will captain the group after being cleared for choice following a health take a look at on Monday. He has totally recovered from the left elbow harm that dominated him out of the current Take a look at tour of Bangladesh.
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Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee return to Take a look at squad
All-rounder Marco Jansen and quick bowler Gerald Coetzee are again within the Take a look at squad for the primary time since final summer time’s collection in opposition to India.
“It’s additionally pleasing to welcome again Marco and Gerald to the Take a look at aspect. Each have labored extremely laborious throughout their conditioning programmes, and it’s nice to see them again within the fold, able to contribute to the group,” Shukri Conrad mentioned.
The tempo assault for South Africa’s upcoming Take a look at collection in opposition to Sri Lanka will function Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, and Wiaan Mulder. Rabada is a key determine within the quick bowling unit, whereas Paterson and Mulder full the tempo lineup.
Within the spin division, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy have been named as the 2 frontline spinners for the collection. Maharaj is a seasoned left-arm spinner, whereas Muthusamy provides depth to the spin choices.
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South Africa are aiming for his or her first-ever World Take a look at Championship (WTC) ultimate look and must win all 4 dwelling Checks – two in opposition to Sri Lanka and two in opposition to Pakistan – to ensure a spot within the ultimate. Nonetheless, they might nonetheless make it with three wins out of 4, relying on outcomes elsewhere.
The 2-Take a look at collection will start in Durban on November 27, with the groups then shifting to Gqeberha for the second Take a look at beginning on December 5.
South Africa squad for Take a look at collection in opposition to Sri Lanka
Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton and Kyle Verreynne
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