South Africa World Cup 2023 Squad: South Africa Unveils 15-Player Squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. On Tuesday, September 5, Cricket South Africa disclosed their lineup for the highly anticipated event. The team will be under the leadership of their regular ODI captain, Temba Bavuma. Among the 15 chosen players, eight of them are receiving their first-ever call-ups to the World Cup, including captain Bavuma.
South Africa World Cup 2023 Squad
A standout name in South Africa’s World Cup selection is Gerald Coetzee, a right-arm pacer who made his international debut earlier this year. In his two one-day international matches so far, Coetzee has taken five wickets, including a notable three-wicket performance during his ODI debut.
The squad includes seasoned batsmen like Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Rassie van der Dussen. Star wicketkeeper-batsman de Kock has also grabbed attention by revealing his decision to retire from ODI cricket after the conclusion of the World Cup.
Leading the pace attack will be Kagiso Rabada, supported by skilled fast bowlers like Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi, among others. Since the tournament is happening in India, spinners are anticipated to have a significant impact, thanks to the favorable subcontinental conditions.
South Africa has top-notch spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, both well-prepared to excel in this role. Rob Walter, the Head Coach for South Africa’s white-ball team, shared insights into the thought process guiding the selection of the World Cup squad.
South Africa Squad for World Cup 2023
World Cup 2023 South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen.
