South African cricket received a major boost this week as Quinton de Kock reversed his ODI retirement, returning to both the T20I and ODI squads for the Proteas’ upcoming tour of Pakistan. Cricket South Africa announced three squads, Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, with new captains in each format and a blend of experienced names and fresh faces. While injuries and workload management have shaped selections, De Kock’s comeback has stolen the spotlight as the Proteas look to strengthen their hand across all formats.
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What’s in the Squads & Key Changes
- The Proteas will begin with a two-match Test series in Pakistan from October 12 to 24, followed by three T20Is (October 28 to November 1) and three ODIs (November 4 to 8).
- For the Test series, Aiden Markram will captain in place of the injured Temba Bavuma. Key recalls include Simon Harmer (spinner), Senuran Muthusamy, and Prenelan Subrayen. Kore players like Keshav Maharaj will be available for the second test only, due to injury recovery timelines.
- In the white-ball, new captains are named: David Miller for the T20Is and Matthew Breetzke for the ODIs. Some players will be rested from the Test side ahead of the white-ball matches, including Corbin Bosch and Dewald Brevis.
Test Squad
Aiden Markram (capt), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj (second Test only), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne.
T20I Squad
David Miller (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams.
ODI Squad
Matthew Breetzke (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile.
