On Tuesday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) formally introduced the squad for the upcoming historic one-off Check towards England.
Laura Wolvaardt has been appointed because the captain of the Proteas group for this pivotal match. The Check is scheduled to start on December 15 on the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
Key adjustments within the South Africa Check squad
The squad named by CSA consists of the identical gamers who’re at present a part of the three-match One Day Worldwide (ODIs) sequence towards England. The transfer highlights the consistency in participant choice whereas sustaining continuity as South Africa transitions from the shorter format to the longest format of the sport.
Nevertheless, an vital change has been made within the bowling division. Proper medium-fast bowler Tumi Sekhukhune has been included within the squad to exchange Ayabonga Khaka, who won’t characteristic within the longer format setup. Sekhukhune brings versatility to the group, having performed her final Check match towards India in July 2024. This transformation will present added flexibility and depth to South Africa’s bowling arsenal forward of the sequence opener.
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Skilled gamers make a comeback to the Check format
A number of notable gamers are making their return to the longer format of the sport as a part of the Check squad. Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi and Chloé Tryon are three key names who’re making comebacks after taking part in limited-overs cricket in recent times.
Goodall returns as a middle-order batter after taking part in her final Check match in June 2022 towards England, whereas Hlubi, a dependable right-arm medium-fast bowler, and Tryon, an skilled all-rounder, are each returning after that includes of their final Check appearances towards Australia in February 2024. Their inclusion gives priceless expertise, and confirmed talent units that can undoubtedly strengthen the Proteas squad as they face a difficult opponent in England.
South Africa’s Check squad:
Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Chloé Tryon, Tumi Sekhukhune
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