Cricket South Africa’s National Selection Panel has confirmed the 15-player Proteas squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in the subcontinent from November 14 to 26.
Test captain Temba Bavuma makes his return after missing the recent series against Pakistan due to a left calf injury.
The side consists of three frontline spinners – Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy – while Kagiso Rabada leads the pace attack alongside all-rounders Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder.
The first Test will begin on November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, followed by the second Test from November 22 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, where his first Test match will take place.
Head coach Shukri Conrad said:
“We have retained most of the squad that competed in the two-match series against Pakistan. Those players showed real character and fought hard to come from behind and draw that series.”
“We anticipate a similar challenge in India, and many of the players who have stood their ground under these conditions will be vital to us again.
“Pakistan was a team effort and India will demand the same. Every player has a role to play to ensure we remain competitive in what is always a difficult place to tour.”
Proteas Test Squad vs India
Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.
Luminaires (SAST)
November 14–18, 6am SAST – India vs South Africa, Eden Gardens, Calcutta
November 22-26, 6am SAST – India vs South Africa, ACA Stadium, Guwahati
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