Markram named SA’s T20I captain, Bavuma dropped

Aiden Markram has been appointed South Africa’s new T20I captain, whereas Cricket South Africa (CSA) roped in JP Duminy because the batting coach and Rory Kleinveldt because the bowling coach within the white-ball set-up. Markram takes over captaincy from Temba Bavuma, who has been dropped from the squad altogether for the upcoming dwelling T20Is in opposition to West Indies later this month.

Duminy has been appointed on a everlasting foundation whereas Kleinveldt has are available just for the West Indies collection for now.

Talks between their new white-ball coach, Rob Walter, and former captain Faf du Plessis in the meantime proved unfruitful and du Plessis was not included within the T20I squad. Du Plessis, who retired from Test cricket in February 2021, stays energetic on the T20 circuit and was enthusiastic about making a world comeback below Walter.
Markram not too long ago led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural SA20 title and in addition led South Africa on the Under-19 stage. For the ODIs that may begin on March 16, South Africa has rested quick bowlers Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada, however they duo will return for the next three T20Is. Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee and batters Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs additionally earned their maiden ODI call-ups.

“I would like to congratulate Aiden on his appointment as captain of the Proteas T20I team,” director of cricket Enoch Nkwe stated in a launch. “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 will help take South Africa to the next level.

“At the identical time, we wish to thank Temba for filling the place so aptly over the previous two years. He has achieved a commendable job throughout this era and now has a brand new function to fulfil throughout the nationwide set-up.”

The games against West Indies will be Walter’s first series with the South Africa team. “This is a squad that’s excessive on confidence after beating the most effective white-ball groups on this planet, England, of their most up-to-date collection,” he said.

“I’m additionally excited to have Aiden take the reigns as T20I captain as he’s very acquainted to the setup and works properly with these round him. He is a participant that leads from the entrance and now we have little doubt he’ll take this staff to the following stage within the years forward.”

South Africa’s T20I squad for West Indies series: 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.

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

Source web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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