South Africa team selection

[Bahseph]

Klaasen steps in to captain Proteas in T20 series against Pakistan | Sport

Heinrich Klaasen has been named as captain for South Africa's T20I series against Pakistan, filling in for Aiden Markram, who is participating in the Test series against Sri Lanka.

www.news24.com

Linde's back!

Just came here to post this! Sanity prevails.

 

[SeamUp]

Just realised they left out Bjorn for George.

Bjorn never really let anyone down but as the package Linde is just more lethal.

 

[StephenZA]

Selection definitely feels like it is getting better, becoming more consistent better in terms picking the right players more often than not, both experience and young talent wise. Hopefully it continues and the younger talent steps up to the mark.

 

[StephenZA]

Is there any young fast bowlers coming through... I`m talking consistent genuine speed 145+ not medium/fast pacers?

 

[SeamUp]

Is there any young fast bowlers coming through... I`m talking consistent genuine speed 145+ not medium/fast pacers?

Kwena Maphaka and Tristan Luus can bowl balls over 145 semi-regularly so at this stage I would say those are the 2.

No idea on Gideon Peters speeds but I guess until he plays regularly he won't be getting a look in.

Looking forward to watching Coke Week in a couple of weeks to see what is what there.

 

[SeamUp]

Rickelton and Paterson it is then.

 

[Bahseph]

Rickelton and Paterson it is then.

Paterson to do the hard yards along with Kesh then. Really hope Rickelton gets going.

 

[Stefan9]

Always likely. Maphaka probably a better chance for centurion if wiaan recovers.

 

[Prince EWS]

Always likely. Maphaka probably a better chance for centurion if wiaan recovers.

Yeah too much of a risk in a four man attack.

 

[WpGuy]

Amazing news re Linde, simmonds also can't be far off some sort of sa squad.

 

[SeamUp]

Calling it an SA Inv XI

 

[SeamUp]

Schalk Engelbrecht had been with the test team in Durban now. Shukri had him in the winter camps as well.

Assuming he is the long-term right-arm offie they like.

 

[FBU]

Rickelton and Paterson it is then.

Have never taken to Paterson as a bowler.

Just saw this https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...eady-to-show-the-world-his-new-tricks-1463422

Remember his last cc match

LANCS vs NOTTS Cricket Scorecard, 43rd Match at Southport, June 30 - July 03, 2024

Live Cricket Scoreboard: Get Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire 43rd Match, cricket scorecard, County Championship Division One 2024 dated June 30 - July 03, 2024.

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[SeamUp]

Any ideas for the replacement?

Nothing against Rob Walter but I actually think our white-ball cricket could do with a risk-taker & outside the box-thinker like Robin Peterson. Maybe that will happen in time.

 

[SeamUp]

Kyle Verreynne re-signed for Notts

Kyle Verreynne: South Africa wicketkeeper rejoins Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire re-sign South Africa wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne for the majority of the 2025 County Championship season.

www.bbc.com

Good sign that. Like Northants really wanting Breetzke back. Although he has since signed in the IPL.

With Paterson & Bedingham, the only Proteas heading for County Cricket at this stage.

Obviously Elgar & Harmer continue to add to their impressive FC careers down at Chelmsford.

Could do with de Zorzi, J Hermann & Brevis playing some county cricket. Periphery bowlers too.

16 SAs signed for IPL
De Kock
Du Plessis
Markram
Rickelton
Breetzke
Stubbs
Klaasen
Miller
Ferreira

Rabada
Nortje
M Jansen
Coetzee
Ngidi
Williams
Maphaka


A bit disappointed for Maharaj.

 

[Heboric]

We are tops baby...



For now
As I said on another thread you really get nailed when you lose a game

 

[Bahseph]

Keshav has been massive for us. These are his stats in the 4th innings. It's changed our cricket having a spinner who can be relied on to bowl teams out. Long live the King (Maharaj)!

 

[honestbharani]

King (Maharaj)!

Technically, Maharaj means "Great King". Raj means King.

 

[Bahseph]

Technically, Maharaj means "Great King". Raj means King.

You know as a South African of Indian descent I should know that. Thanks @honestbharani!

 

[Bahseph]

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Keshav has been massive for us. These are his stats in the 4th innings. It's changed our cricket having a spinner who can be relied on to bowl teams out. Long live the Great King (Maharaj)!

Edit: Thanks @honestbharani