South Africa Announces Squad for Test Series Against Bangladesh, Welcomes Back Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje
South Africa reveals its 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, featuring key player returns.
New Delhi, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : South Africa has officially announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, set to kick off on November 15. The team sees the return of top-order batsman Tony de Zorzi, alongside fast bowler Anrich Nortje, both of whom missed the recent series against Australia.
De Zorzi was sidelined due to a hamstring injury but is now fully fit and ready to contribute. His absence was felt during the Australia series, which South Africa won 2-1. Meanwhile, Nortje suffered a groin injury during the second Test against Australia, limiting him to just 3.3 overs in the first innings. He also missed the third Test due to this injury.
Additionally, batsman Zubair Hamza has been recalled to the squad. Hamza has played eight Tests and last featured for South Africa in February 2024.
The squad for the Bangladesh series sees several changes from the team that faced Australia. Notably, David Bedingham, who played at number three, and wicketkeeper-batsman Kyle Verreynne have been dropped. Gerald Coetzee and spin-allrounder Senuran Muthusamy have also been excluded, along with Tristan Stubbs.
South Africa boasts a formidable fast bowling lineup, including Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Viyaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Dane Paterson, and Nortje. Spin options will be provided by Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj. The first Test will take place at Wanderers Stadium, followed by the second Test at SuperSport Park on November 23.
The South African squad for the Test series against Bangladesh includes: Temba Bavuma (captain), Marques Ackermann, Matthew Britzke, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Zubair Hamza, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Viyaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, and Ryan Rickelton.
