JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday announced the South Africa A (SA ‘A’) squads for the India A tour of South Africa beginning next week.
SA ‘A’ will play two four-day matches against India A at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom and at Willowmoore Park in Benoni starting from 11 and 26 December respectively.
The first match, which will be led by former SA U19 captain Bryce Parsons, has afforded the opportunity to test the depth of the talent pool within CSA’s pipeline structures.
The captain of the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers, Jean du Plessis, was rightfully rewarded for his fine form with the bat this season and will play in the first four-day match.
Meanwhile, the second match will see the return of several Test capped players, including Zubayr Hamza, Duanne Olivier, Ryan Rickelton, and Khaya Zondo, along with Proteas spinner Bjorn Fortuin.
Matthew Breetzke, who is currently with the Proteas T20 International squad against India, will captain the side.
South Africa A squad against India A – 1st Four-day Match
Bryce Parsons (captain, Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Eathan Bosch (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Junaid Dawood (DP World Lions), Jean du Plessis (Six Gun Grill Gardens Route Badgers), Rubin Hermann (North West Dragons), Connor Esterhuizen (DP World Lions), Evan Jones (DP World Lions), Kurtlyn Mannikam (AET Tuskers), Odirile Modimokoane (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Hlompho Modimokoane (North West Dragons), Siya Plaatjie (Dafabet Warriors), Cameron Shekleton (AET Tuskers) and Yaseen Valli (AET Tuskers).
South Africa A tour against India A Itinerary
11 – 14 December at 10:00
South Africa A vs India A at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom
26 – 29 December at 10:00
South Africa A vs India A at Willowmoore Park in Benoni
