Rob Walter, the white-ball coach, selected a 15-man team that includes 10 players who participated in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, where South Africa advanced to the semifinals.
Temba Bavuma will be the captain of South Africa, who named its team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday.Ten players on the 15-man team, selected by white-ball head coach Rob Walter, participated in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India, where South Africa advanced to the semifinals.
The return of speed leaders Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi helps South Africa, the runners-up in the T20 World Cup last year and the finalists in the soon-to-be World Test Championship.
After missing the Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023 due to a stress fracture in his back, Nortje is making his first appearance in the 50-over format since September 2023, and this competition marks his return to ODI cricket.
After missing international cricket since October 2024 because of a groin ailment, Lungi Ngidi also returns.
Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Wiaan Mulder are new members of the team who will all make their debuts at a 50-over ICC event.
“This squad boasts a wealth of experience, with many players having consistently performed in high-pressure situations,” Walter remarked in his remarks regarding the squad announcement. In a competition such as this, that type of experience is priceless.
“We’ve added new players while keeping the core group of our 2023 World Cup squad.
