*Official* CW XI in South Africa

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Cloete recalled to full strength ODI squad

Andrew Cloete has been recalled to the Cricket Web XI one-day international squad, having emerged from retirement earlier this month. Cloete announced his retirement back in 2011 (Season 8) and has since become one of the leading one-day batsmen in Development League cricket, leading to a renewed passion for the form of the game and a return to the grey and gold. Cloete has scored 2445 ODI runs at an average of 42.16.

Also returning to the squad, having missed the ODI series against Zimbabwe, are Neil Pickup, Marc Robbins, Rob Dauth, Ian Markus and Nath Patrick. Batsmen David Kearsley and Arunava Das miss out on selection, and allrounder Sean Fuller is also excluded despite a fine series with the bat against Zimbabwe.

For his efforts at the top of the order in recent games, Daniel Towns has been retained in the squad, but reports are that he may be asked to bat in the middle order if utilized. Kyle Wright is expected to join Dave Watt with the new ball in the series, as he is retained following a solid showing his last time out.

Cricket Web XI ODI squad:
BJ Goff (c), NS Pickup (vc), A Crampton (wk), I Markus, AP Cloete, LA Camps, CR Butler, MW DeSilva, RJ Dauth, TC Halsey, MJ Robbins, NL Patrick, DJ Watt, KS Wright, DP Towns.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

South Africa spring surprise selection

Uncapped 22-year-old offspinner, Thandi Tshabalala has been included in South Africa's 15-man one-day international squad to contest the upcoming series against the Cricket Web XI. Tshabalala has been included as the second spinner in the squad, alongside Robin Petersen.

Dale Steyn has been included in the squad for the injured Makhaya Ntini, but is expected to make way pending Ntini's fitness following the 2nd ODI.

South Africa ODI squad:
GC Smith (c), JH Kallis (vc), MV Boucher (wk), HH Gibbs, LL Bosman, AB de Villiers, AG Prince, AJ Hall, JM Kemp, CK Langeveldt, A Nel, SM Pollock, RJ Petersen, T Tshabalala, DW Steyn.

 

[marc71178]

I'd like to thank the selectors for not holding my Zimbabwe stance against me.

Been working hard in the last few weeks and hope to perform at my best level yet if selected.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I'd like to thank the selectors for not holding my Zimbabwe stance against me.

Been working hard in the last few weeks and hope to perform at my best level yet if selected.

We're really hoping you can rediscover your batting form. You've turned into a bit of a Dwayne Smith/Marlon Samuels/Shahid Afridi of late. Hopefully you can follow Samuels closest though.

 

[marc71178]

Think that's over-rating my OD batting tbh, more of a Demeza.

 

[Nate]

Can`t believe I was picked. Will be pumping my guns in the gym to carry drinks as well as possible.

Great effort in that last Test boys, Goff was insane.

 

[Nate]

David Kennett has been excluded from the final XI for the 5th Test against Pakistan. Greg Thomas makes his way back into the team at his expense.

South Africa have excluded Andrew Hall in favour of the spin option of Nicky Boje.

Don`t think anyone picked this up.

Se7en

 

[Tom Halsey]

Looking forward to the ODIs, hoping to make an impact.

 

[AussieDominance]

Well done everyone on Selection

 

[Mister Wright]

Very excited about being picked in the full strength squad and hope to repay the selectors faith with some solid performances. I'm sure after our fine showing in the test series that we can go one better and win the ODI series.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

South Africa 'A'

AN Petersen
JA Rudolph
JP Duminy
VB van Jaarsveld
MN van Wyk (wk)
Z de Bruyn (c)
RJ Petersen
M Morkel
F de Wet
T Tshabalala
M Hayward

 

[mikeW]

good luck all.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Congrats to everyone selected.

Patto , now who's gonna do the beer runs!?

 

[chooka_nick]

Bring us home the trophy, CricketWebbers.

 

[Cloete]

Delighted to be chosen amognst such esteemed company. Really strong squad, capable of anything.

 

[Robertinho]

Looks like a really strong squad, I've no doubt we'll get one back over them.

 

[dinu23]

carn the webbers!

 

[Nate]

Really want to thank the selectors for giving me a shot. Just happy to be named.

 

[AUST_HiTMaN]

Pleased to be retained in the ODI squad. Will have to take a long hard look at my Test form, but for now the focus is on the one dayers. Congrats to everyone else - good to see the lads return after the Zimbabwe boycot.

C'arn CW

 

[Travis_Teh]

Think that's over-rating my OD batting tbh, more of a Demeza.

Harshest self-ripping i've ever seen, right there