South Africa announce ODI and Test squads for the upcoming tour of India
Cricket South Africa have named their ODI and Test squad for the upcoming tour to India beginning on 16th June.
Laura Wolvaardt will lead the ODI and Test teams on this tour. The Proteas received a significant boost with the comeback of the experienced all-rounder Nondumiso Shangase and wicket-keeper Route Badgers.
Batter Tazmin Brits has been named in both the squads but her availability will be subject to fitness.
Lara Goodall, Chloe Tyron, Ayanda Hlubi are among the nationally contracted players who miss out because of injuries.
The team will gather for a pre-tour camp in Tshwane from (4 June - 8 June) before departing for India on 8 June. A three-match ODI series will kick off the tour which will be a part of the 2022-25 ICC Women’s Championship.
Squads
South Africa’s ODI squad for three-match ODI series: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marz, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker.
South Africa’s Test squad for one-off Test: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marz, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker.
Proteas Women interim head coach Dillon Du Preez commented that the team were excited for this tour, which would act as preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year.
“Everyone's excited and looking forward to the tour to India. So far, preparation has been great. We had a big focus on options against spin and it was good to see the buy-in from the team.
“We also have new management involved, so this would be a great opportunity for them to find their feet before we come back and start our preparation for the [T20] World Cup.”
Fixtures:
June 16, 2024 - Sunday, 1:30 PM, Bengaluru: 1st ODI
June 19, 2024 - Wednesday, 1:30 PM, Bengaluru: 2nd ODI
June 23, 2024 - Sunday, 1:30 PM, Bengaluru: 3rd ODI
June 28, 2024 - July 1, 2024 - Friday to Monday, 9:30 AM, Chennai: Only Test
July 5, 2024 - Friday, 7:00 PM, Chennai: 1st T20I
July 7, 2024 - Sunday, 7:00 PM, Chennai: 2nd T20I
July 9, 2024 - Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Chennai: 3rd T20I