SA Tour of WI, 2023: South Africa announce new T20I captain; squads named for West Indies ODI
South Africa announce new T20I captain, squads named for West Indies ODI: South Africa announced their decision on Monday, 6 March that Aiden Markram will be taking over from the responsibility from Temba Bavuma, the country’s first black captain. Markram, who was announced as the captain of the SunRisers Eastern Cape won the inaugural SA20 tournament, playing a crucial part in the team’s success.
South Africa announce new T20I captain: South Africa have named their ODI and T20I teams for a limited series against the West Indies, following an ongoing Test series with a new captain ready to join the shorter format.
Aiden Markram, 28, will take over as captain of T20I from Temba Bavuma, who stepped down last month.
Markram, who led the South Africa U19 team to the title at the 2014 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket Championship, also recently won the captain’s title in SA 20 with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Cricket Director Enoch Nkwe congratulated Marrkam on his appointment.
“I would like to congratulate Aiden on his appointment as captain of the Proteas T20I team,” Nkwe said.
“Leadership is extremely familiar to him having successfully led on so many levels. He is a player that inspires confidence and he has all the qualities to succeed in the role. We have no doubt will help take South Africa to the next level.
“At the same time, we would like to thank Temba for filling the position so aptly over the past two years. He has done a commendable job during this period and now has a new role to fulfil within the national set-up.”
Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have been rested from the ODI squad which has four new players in it. Gerald Coetzee, who recently made his Test debut, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs, who is yet to play ODIs, make an entry to the squad.
Meanwhile, Bjorn Fortuin, the left-arm spinner, and Sisanda Magala were also named in the ODI squad. The squad for the first two ODIs have several notable names missing, but they return for the third ODI.
“This is a squad that is high on confidence after beating one of the best white-ball teams in the world, England, in their most recent series,” head coach Rob Walter said.
“We introduced a few new faces to the Over 50 team. I am personally delighted to see Tony de Zorzi getting along well with the ODI team, as well as Gerald Coetzee, after they debuted for both in the Test. Current season series.
“Both are players that have the potential to play a huge role in the future of the national team along with Tristan Stubbs, who has already made such a significant mark in the T20I arena.
“I am also excited to have Aiden take the reigns as T20I captain as he is very familiar to the setup and works well with those around him. He is a player that leads from the front and we have no doubt he will take this team to the next level in the years ahead.”
Squad for first two ODIs
Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen.
Squad for third and final ODI
Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen.
Squad for three T20Is
Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.
West Indies tour of South Africa fixtures
| Match Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 28 February to 4 March | 1st Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| 8-12 March | 2nd Test at the Wanderers, Johannesburg |
| 16-Mar | 1st ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night) |
| 18-Mar | 2nd ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night) |
| 21-Mar | 3rd ODI at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom |
| 25-Mar | 1st T20Is at SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| 26-Mar | 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| 28-Mar | 3rd T20I at the Wanderers, Johannesburg |
Aiden Markram has been appointed as Captain for IPL Sunrisers Hyderabad, SA 20 Sunrisers East Cape Town and now he was selected as the Captain for T20I format for Cricket South Africa.
