South Africa have included spinner Keshav Maharaj and seamer Sisanda Magala of their World Cup squad after the pair overcame health issues.
Wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has additionally introduced he’ll retire from the format after the event.
Coach Rob Walter included solely seven gamers with previous World Cup expertise as South Africa search to carry a trophy that has eluded them in typically weird circumstances since they made their debut in 1992.
The squad might be captained by batter Temba Bavuma, with Maharaj overcoming a ruptured Achilles. He performed for the primary time since March in South Africa’s five-wicket Twenty20 worldwide loss to Australia on Sunday.
Magala had been laid low by a knee harm and missed that collection, however his intelligent change of tempo and guile with the ball might be an asset on Indian wickets.
Experienced allrounder Wayne Parnell is a notable absentee however has been scuffling with a shoulder harm, whereas younger batters Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs haven’t been chosen.
South Africa go into the event with two frontline spinners in Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, although batter Aiden Markram is a greater than helpful third 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,” Walter stated.
“Similar to the level of experience, we have endeavoured to curate a well-balanced group of players and skill that will allow us to effectively adapt to the conditions in India.”
The 30-year-old de Kock, who has already retired from Test cricket, confirmed he won’t play ODIs past the World Cup.
“We understand his decision to step back from ODI cricket and we want to thank him for his service over the years,” South Africa’s director of cricket Enoch Nkwe stated.
“We wish him well for the future but still look forward to seeing him represent the Proteas in T20 cricket.”
The workforce start their marketing campaign towards Sri Lanka on October 7.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (capt), 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.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
