South Africa announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, with Aiden Markram appointed as captain, who will lead the side for the first time in an ICC event.
The squad includes usual selections David Miller, Reeza Hendricks and Heinrich Klaasen, with the return of Anrich Nortje and Quinton de Kock, both of whom have been dropped from Cricket South Africa's central contract list. Ryan Rickelton and Otniel Baartman have impressed in the SA20 league to earn their maiden T20I call-ups.
South Africa's bowling line-up includes big names like Kagiso Rabada with support from Marco Jensen and Gerald Coetzee and spinners like Bjorn Fortuyn, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi have also made their names in the team.
Aiden Markram has been appointed captain of the South Africa T20 World Cup squad, who will lead the team for the first time in an ICC event.
Temba Bavuma was earlier the captain of the team in the T20 World Cup in 2022.
| Player Name | Age | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | 29 years | Opening Batter |
| Quinton de Kock | 31 years | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Reeza Hendricks | 34 years | Opening Batter |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 32 years | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| David Miller | 34 years | Middle order Batter |
| Tristan Stubbs | 23 years | Batter |
| Ryan Rickelton | 27 years | Batter |
| Anrich Nortje | 30 years | Bowler |
| Keshav Maharaj | 34 years | Bowler |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 34 years | Bowler |
| Marco Jansen | 23 years | Bowling Allrounder |
| Kagiso Rabada | 28 years | Bowler |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 29 years | Bowler |
| Gerald Coetzee | 23 years | Bowler |
| Ottniel Baartman | 31 years | Bowler |
| Nandre Burger (Travelling reserve) | 28 years | Bowler |
| Lungi Ngidi (Travelling reserve) | 28 years | Bowler |
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