Temba Bavuma to lead experienced South Africa squad at World Cup in India
South Africa head coach Rob Walter has announced an experienced 15-player squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 to be played in India from 5 October - 19 November.
Anrich Nortje and Temba Bavuma.Temba Bavuma will lead the side in his first 50-over World Cup and is one of eight players who have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups.
The experienced Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the fast bowling attack, which also includes the trio of Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi and Gerald Coetzee.
The squad also comprises of at least three spin options in Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi and Aiden Markram.
The batting unit is a formidable one, led by David Miller, T20I captain Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen.
All-rounders Marco Jansen and Sisanda Magala complete the squad.
Walter said: "It is always tough choosing a World Cup squad and I've said it a couple of times, the stronger the depth of your team, the better the players are that you’re leaving out.
"It's great having a mix of experienced players and players who will be competing in their first 50-over World Cup - you get that sort of exuberance of excitement to be doing something for the first time.
"Similar to the level of experience, we have endeavoured to curate a well-balanced group of players and skill, that will allow us to effectively adapt to the conditions in India."
South Africa World Cup squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen.