South Africa announce squads for multi-format series against India; Temba Bavuma dropped from ODIs

For the upcoming multi-format series against India, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced their men’s squads for the Test, One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats. The notable exclusion from the ODI squad is Temba Bavuma, who led the Proteas side in the recently-concluded World Cup.

Bavuma’s recent form in ODIs has been under scrutiny, leading the selectors to make a bold decision in favour of Reeza Hendricks, who impressed with his performances in limited opportunities.

So now, Aiden Markram will captain South Africa in both T20Is and ODIs, while the Test squad will be led by Bavuma.

South Africa are scheduled to play three T20Is, three ODIs and 2 Tests against India from December 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

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South Africa’s squad for India T20Is

Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is), Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams

South Africa’s squad for India ODIs

Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams

South Africa’s squad for India Tests

Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne

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