South Africa T20 World Cup 2022 Squad: Before the T20 World Cup to be played in Australia, South Africa has made a big change in its squad. In fact, the team has announced the inclusion of a new player in place of Dwayne Pretorius, the injured all-rounder of Africa before the World Cup. According to the information given by the team, Marco Jansen will replace him.
Dwayne was injured against India
All-rounder Dwayne Pretorius fractured his thumb during the third T20I against India. Due to which he could not play in the ODI series. Yansen got a chance in the playing XI of South Africa in the third ODI against India. In the third ODI, Yansen conceded 43 runs in 5.1 overs without taking any wicket. Let us tell you that in this match, the target of only 100 runs was in front of the Indian team.
SQUAD UPDATE
Marco Jansen has been included in the #Proteas 15-man #T20WorldCup squad. He replaces the injured Dwaine Pretorius.
Lizaad Williams has been called up to replace Jansen amongst the traveling reserves.#BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/zbAyA8zZtc
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 12, 2022
South Africa’s first match on 24 October 2022
The 22-year-old has played seven Tests, three ODIs and one T20 International for South Africa. South Africa’s team will play its first match in the T20 World Cup in Hobart on 24 October. In the first round, South Africa will face the top team in Group B.
South Africa T20 World Cup 2022 Squad: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Quinton de Kock, Henrik Klaasen, Reeza Hendrix, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Norkhia, Wayne Parnell, Marco Yansen, Kagiso Rabada, Riley Russo, Tabrez Shamsi, Tristan Stubb.