South Africa Announces 15-Man Squad for Upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 South Africa has announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, led by Aiden Markram. Pacer Anrich Nortje has returned to the team after a nine-month injury layoff, while star performers from the SA20 tournament, Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman, have also made the cut. The team also includes a second-string squad for the West Indies series, with notable absentees like Lungi Ngidi and Rassie van der Dussen.
South Africa has released its 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, with Aiden Markram leading the charge as captain. The tournament will be held in the West Indies and the United States from June 14 to July 14.
Squad Announced
The squad features a mix of experienced players and rising stars. Aiden Markram, who has been in impressive form for the Proteas in T20 cricket, will lead the team. Other notable inclusions include:
West Indies Series Squad
Alongside the T20 World Cup squad, South Africa has also announced a second-string squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies. The series will be played in the Caribbean from March 28 to April 12.
The West Indies squad includes some notable absentees, such as Lungi Ngidi and Rassie van der Dussen. However, young players like Marco Jansen and Heinrich Klaasen are included in the squad.
Background and Current Events
South Africa has had a mixed record in T20 cricket in recent years. They reached the semifinals of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia but struggled in the 2023 event in India.
The Proteas will be looking to bounce back and perform well in the 2024 T20 World Cup. They have a strong squad and will be hoping to make a deep run in the tournament.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is the captain of the South African T20 World Cup squad? Aiden Markram
2. Which fast bowler has returned to the squad after a nine-month injury layoff? Anrich Nortje
3. Who is the leading run-scorer in the SA20 tournament who has been called up to the squad? Ryan Rickelton
4. When and where will the 2024 T20 World Cup be held? June 14 to July 14 in the West Indies and the United States
5. What is the significance of the second-string squad for the West Indies series? To give young players an opportunity and rest senior players for the T20 World Cup
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