JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – Seven Check gamers have been named in a powerful 15-man South Africa ‘A’ squad to face West Indies ‘A’ in a three-match, four-day collection bowling off right here later this month.
Batsmen Keegan Petersen, Tony de Zorzi, and Zubayr Hamza, together with quick bowlers Duanne Olivier, Dane Patterson, and Hardus Viljoen and off-spinner Dane Piedt, will type the nucleus of the squad led by Neil Model, a left-arm spinning all-rounder who’s with out Check expertise.
Skilled first-class batsman David Bedingham, rising batting star Ruan de Swardt, seasoned gloveman Clyde Fortuin, and inexperienced fast-bowling all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana have been known as up for the primary time.
“We’ve chosen a mix of skilled campaigners and promising skills for upcoming South Africa ‘A’ tour towards West Indies ‘A,’” mentioned Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad.
“This tour holds immense significance as it is going to permit gamers to show their capabilities as we put together for the worldwide season forward and construct depth inside our red-ball pipeline.
“The squad was chosen with the two-match Check collection towards New Zealand in thoughts and options gamers who boast worldwide expertise and a few which have garnered wonderful performances domestically over the past couple of seasons.
“Neil Model will captain the aspect as he possesses that toughness and resilience that we’re at all times after. Aside from being a gap batter, he has lots to supply, and we’re excited to indicate what he’s about at this stage.”
West Indies ‘A’ are but to call their squad for the tour, which is able to run from November 21 to December 8 and see matches being performed at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, Buffalo Park in East London, and Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
SQUAD – Neil Model (captain), David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Tony de Zorzi, Clyde Fortuin, Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Patterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Hardus Viljoen, Khaya Zondo.
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