Maharaj to lead Proteas during Netherlands series
Wayne Parnell and Khaya Zondo are back in the Proteas’ ODI squad for the series against the Netherlands.
It is the first time that visitors play a full international series against the Proteas in South Africa.
Two fixtures will take place at SuperSport Park in Centurion, with the last moving to the Wanderers.
It forms part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, the qualification tournament for the 2023 ICC World Cup. South Africa is currently ninth on the log.
Keshav Maharaj will lead the squad of 16 while white-ball captain, Temba Bavuma and several other players are rested.
Parnell’s last appearance for the national team was against Pakistan in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England, while Zondo’s was in 2018 against Zimbabwe in Paarl.
Zubayr Hamza and Ryan Rickelton receive maiden call-ups to the ODI squad, following consistently impressive performances in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) domestic scene.
Other returns to the team include Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne, Daryn Dupavillon and Sisanda Magala, along with T20 World Cup squad members Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams.
“The national selection panel and I are excited to give this group of exciting cricketers a good go,” said CSA convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang.
“These selections are part of our strategy to give opportunities and reward the good work of players in our provincial system.
“We do not take this historic tour of the Netherlands to our shores lightly. We are keen to showcase the talent that South Africa has and to give opportunities to players who have been patient for a long time and are raring to go.”
