South African pacer Lungi Ngidi has made a return to the national side after recovering from a calf injury. He is part of the squads for the upcoming series against Afghanistan and Ireland in the UAE, starting on September 18 in Sharjah. The tour features three ODIs against Afghanistan, followed by two T20Is and three ODIs against Ireland in Abu Dhabi, beginning September 27.
Maiden Call-Ups for Jason Smith, Nqaba Peter, and Amdile Simelane
All-rounder Jason Smith, leg-spinner Nqaba Peter, and 21-year-old all-rounder Amdile Simelane have earned their first ODI call-ups for South Africa. Peter and Smith made their T20I debuts earlier in 2024, while Simelane has been recognized for his potential following impressive performances during the South Africa Emerging Tour to Zimbabwe and against Sri Lanka A.
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Head coach Rob Walter emphasized the importance of these tours in exposing young and fringe players to international cricket. He highlighted the need to expand South Africa’s talent pool in preparation for major ICC tournaments, including the 2027 World Cup.
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South Africa ODI squad against Afghanistan:
Temba Bavuma (C), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams.
South Africa T20I squad against Ireland:
Aiden Markram (C), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams.
South Africa ODI squad against Ireland:
Temba Bavuma (C), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams.
South Africa will fly to the UAE on September 14 to prepare for the series.
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