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Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in what will be his first World Cup assignment since being named T120 International captain.
White-ball head coach Rob Walter on Tuesday announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in the USA and West Indies from 01 - 29 June.
The squad includes two uncapped T20I players, DP World Lions batter Ryan Rickelton, and Hollywoodbets Dolphins fast bowler Ottniel Baartman.
Rickelton was the leading run-scorer of the second edition of the Betway SA20 with 530 runs, while Baartman took 18 wickets in eight matches for defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and is currently with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals.
Cricket South Africa said the team would also benefit from the expertise of batters Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller and the promising Tristan Stubbs.
The pace attack will be led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje supported by Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee.
"Firstly, I want to congratulate all the players that have made the cut," coach Rob Walter said.
"Selecting this group was extremely tough considering the amount of T20 cricket that has been played recently and the form that has been on show. I want to congratulate the two uncapped players, Ryan and Ottniel, on their selection,” said Walter.
He said there had been “some incredible performances” from the players this year which made his job tough.
“I am nonetheless proud and confident that we have named the strongest possible squad that no doubt has every chance of success in the West Indies and USA,” the coach said.
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