Aiden Markram To Lead South Africa In T20Is Against West Indies | Cricket News

Cricket South Africa (CSA) introduced the white-ball squads for the ODI and T20I sequence in opposition to West Indies ranging from March 16 onwards, with batter Aiden Markram appointed as the brand new captain within the shorter format and former all-rounder JP Duminy introduced because the full-time white-ball batting coach of the facet. “Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the One-Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) squads, along with the coaching appointments for the white-ball series against West Indies later this month,” mentioned an announcement from the board on Monday.

Aiden Markram has been appointed the brand new T20I captain. The 28-year-old takes over from Temba Bavuma, who stepped down as T20I captain final month. Markram has a wealth of management expertise having beforehand led South Africa on the Under-19 stage earlier in his profession and likewise captained on the provincial and franchise stage as nicely. Most lately, he lead Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural SA20 title.

Other notable picks embody Lions participant Bjorn Fortuin, and his group mate, all-rounder Sisanda Magala.

Within the 50-over set-up, a number of core white-ball gamers have been rested for the primary and second ODIs and can return for the third match. Pace pair Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have additionally been given a much-needed break for the sequence.

Four uncapped gamers have been named within the squad with Knights quick bowler Gerald Coetzee, Western Province batter Tony de Zorzi and Warriors batter Tristan Stubbs incomes their maiden ODI call-ups. Lions batter Ryan Rickelton makes his return to the ODI setup following a powerful One-Day Cup marketing campaign which noticed the left-hander end the main run-scorer with 452 runs at a median of 64.57, together with two a whole bunch and as many fifties.

Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe commented: “I would like to congratulate Aiden on his appointment as captain of the Proteas T20I team. Leadership is extremely familiar to him having successfully led on so many levels. He is a player that inspires confidence and he has all the qualities to succeed in the role. We have no doubt that will help take South Africa to the next level.”

“At the same time, we would like to thank Temba for filling the position so aptly over the past two years. He has done a commendable job during this period and now has a new role to fulfil within the national set-up,” concluded Nkwe.

Head coach Rob Walter added: “This is a squad that is high on confidence after beating one of the best white-ball teams in the world, England, in their most recent series.”

“We have introduced a few new faces to the 50-over squad. I am personally excited to see how the likes of Tony de Zorzi get on in the ODI team, the same with Gerald Coetzee, following debuts for both of them during the ongoing Test series. Both are players that have the potential to play a huge role in the future of the national team along with Tristan Stubbs, who has already made a significant mark in the T20I arena.”

“I am also excited to have Aiden take the reigns as T20I captain as he is very familiar to the setup and works well with those around him. He is a player that leads from the front and we have no doubt he will take this team to the next level in the years ahead,” concluded Walter.

JP Duminy has been appointed the full-time white-ball batting coach. The 38-year-old lately coached the Paarl Royals within the SA20 league and the Paarl Rocks provincial group this season. He additionally loved a affluent enjoying profession for the Proteas, having garnered a mixed 280 limited-overs caps, throughout which era he turned the third main run-scorer in T20Is for South Africa.

Former Proteas all-rounder and Western Province stalwart, Rory Kleinveldt joins the white-ball tour because the bowling coach, together with Lions head coach Wandile Gwavu, who will take cost of the fielding. The everlasting bowling and fielding coaches will likely be introduced at a later date.

Speaking of the administration group, Nkwe added: “JP has been a great servant of South African cricket over the years and to have him on board as a coach adds immense value for two reasons. He is a developing coach and his experience as a player, so we look forward to having him on board.”

“Rory is another man that has played the game for a number of years and having him join us bodes well for the bowling group. I would also like to welcome Wandile on board. He is a proven coach as we saw with the success he brought to the Lions. By the same token, I want to thank the Lions for availing Wandile to assist his country with the tour,” concluded Nkwe.

South Africa’s T20I squad for the West Indies sequence: Aiden Markram (capt), Quinton de Kock , Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.

South Africa’s squad for first two ODIs: Temba Bavuma (capt), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa’s squad for the third ODI: Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen.

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