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South Africa Adjusts T20 World Cup Squad
South Africa's cricket team had to make some changes to their squad for the T20 World Cup.
Two players, Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira, got hurt and can't play.
So, the team brought in Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs to replace them.
Another player, David Miller, also got hurt, but they're not sure yet if he can play in the tournament.
South Africa will start their matches in the T20 World Cup against Canada on February 9th.
They are in Group D and will also play against Afghanistan, New Zealand, and the UAE.
The team will assemble on January 23 and depart for India on February 1.
Former all-rounder Chris Morris commented on the injuries, saying it's unfortunate but part of the intense schedule.
He praised the performances of players like Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, and George Linde, highlighting their importance for the team's success.
Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira ruled out of South Africa's T20 World Cup squad due to injuries.
Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs named as replacements for the injured players.
David Miller's availability for the T20 World Cup is subject to a fitness test after an adductor muscle injury.
South Africa begins their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada on February 9 in Ahmedabad.
The Proteas are in Group D and will also face Afghanistan, New Zealand, and the UAE in the group stage.
- Who
- South Africa's T20 World Cup squad
- What
- Changes due to injuries, replacements announced
- Where
- Tournament in India and Sri Lanka, South Africa's first match in Ahmedabad
- When
- Changes announced on January 22, tournament starts February 7
- Why
- Injuries to Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis
Key facts
- Injured Players
- Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis
- Replacements
- Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Rubin Hermann (for West Indies series)
- Group
- Group D
- First Match
- Canada on February 9
- Other Group Matches
- Afghanistan (February 11), New Zealand (February 14), UAE (February 18)
- Tournament Dates
- February 7 to March 8
- Tournament Hosts
- India and Sri Lanka
Timeline
Cheteshwar Pujara's public comments on Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the India squad for the England Tests sparked discussions about the selection process.
Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the India squad for the England Tests led to discussions about the selection process, which might have influenced the South African selectors' decision to include Donovan Ferreira in their T20 squad.
Donovan Ferreira's inclusion in the South African T20 squad for the series against England was announced, making him available for selection in the T20 World Cup squad.
Donovan Ferreira's shoulder fracture in the SA20 tournament led to his unavailability for the T20 World Cup.
South Africa replaced injured players De Zorzi and Ferreira with Rickelton and Stubbs for the T20 World Cup.
Quotes
Rob Walter
New Zealand head coach
“We’re all gutted for Adam. He’d worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament and was looking back to his best in his eight games for the Eastern Cape Sunrisers. It’s unfortunate timing for Adam, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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