Proteas make key decision ahead of T20 World Cup

Mark Boucher will soon leave his position as Proteas coach. Photo: Archives Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) National Selection Committee has today named Marco Jansen in the 15-man Proteas squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. RESULT: PROTEAS SUFFER COSTLY DEFEAT TO INDIA! The 22-year-old bowler replaces the injured Dwaine Pretorius after he was ruled out due to a fracture sustained to his left thumb during the recent T20 International series against India. Titans paceman Lizaad Williams has been called up to replace Jansen amongst the travelling reserves. For the Proteas, there may have been a temptation to opt for Andile Phehlukwayo over Jansen, but they have gone the route of backing the 22-year-old left-arm paceman, who has also proven to be a more-than-capable batsman. Marco Jansen of South Africa during the 2022 1st Betway ODI match between South Africa and Banglash at Supersport Park in Pretoria on the 17 March 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix South Africa squad – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Gbets Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Anrich Nortje (Gbets Warriors), Wayne Parnell (Six Gun Grill Western Province), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Rilee Rossouw (ITEC Knights), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Gbets Warriors). Travelling Reserves Bjorn Fortuin (DP World Lions), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins) and Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans). Management Mark Boucher (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Charl Langeveldt (Bowling Coach), Justin Ontong (Fielding Coach), Justin Sammons (Batting Coach), Rivash Gobind (Performance Analyst), Craig Govender (Physiotherapist), Tumi Masekela (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Dr Hashendra Ramjee (Team Doctor), Lucy Davey (Media Manager), Kyle Botha (Masseur), Zunaid Wadee (Security). South Africa Itinerary – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 (all times local) ALSO READ | MARK BOUCHER APPOINTED NEW MUMBAI INDIANS COACH Warm-up matches Monday, 17 October – 14:00 (06:00 SAST) New Zealand v South Africa – Allan Border Field, Brisbane Wednesday, 19 October – 18:00 (10:00 SAST) Bangladesh v South Africa – Allan Border Field, Brisbane Proteas Group Stage matches Monday, 24 October – 19:00 (10:00 SAST) South Africa vs Qualifier B1 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart Thursday, 27 October – 14:00 (05:00 SAST) South Africa vs Bangladesh – SCG, Sydney Sunday, 30 October – 19:00 (13:00 SAST) India vs South Africa – Perth Stadium, Perth Thursday, 03 November – 19:00 (10:00 SAST) Pakistan vs South Africa – SCG, Sydney Sunday, 06 November – 10:30 (02:00 SAST) South Africa vs Qualifier A2 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Semi-finals First semi-final Wednesday, 9 November – 19:00 (10:00 SAST) TBD vs TBD – SCG, Sydney Second semi-final Thursday, 10 November – 18:30 (10:00 SAST) TBD vs TBD Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Final Sunday, 13 November – 19:00 (10:00 SAST) TBD vs TBD – MCG, Melbourne WATCH | ‘GOD SAVE THE KING’ – FIRST RENDITION IN 70 YEARS

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