Tuesday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has officially announced the squad for the upcoming historic one-off test England.
Laura Volwardt was named the captain of the Proteas team for this important match. The Test is scheduled to begin on December 15 at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
Major changes in the South African Test squad
The squad named by CSA includes the same players who are currently part of the team a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against England. The move underscores consistency in player selection while maintaining consistency as South Africa transitions from the shortest to the longest format of the game.
However, there has been an important change in the bowling department. Right medium fast bowler Tumi Sekhukhune included in the substitute team Ayabonga Xhakawho will not be featured in the longer format setup. Sekhukhune brings versatility to the team, having played against him in the last test match India In July 2024. This change will add flexibility and depth to South Africa’s bowling arsenal ahead of the series opener.
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Experienced players are returning to the Test format
Several prominent players are returning to the longer format of the game as part of the Test squad. Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi and Chloe Tryon are three major names making a comeback after playing limited-overs cricket in recent years.
Goodall returns as a middle-order batsman after playing his last Test match against England in June 2022, while Hlubi, a reliable right-arm medium fast bowler and experienced all-rounder Tryon return after appearing in their last matches. Counter test views Australia In February 2024. Their inclusion offers valuable experience and proven skill sets that will no doubt bolster the Proteas squad as they face tough opposition in England.
South Africa Test Squad:
Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlabane, Tumi Sekhukhu
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