South African cricket coach Shukri Conrad on Monday named three spin bowlers in a 15-man squad to play two Assessments in Bangladesh subsequent month. The squad was introduced on the identical day that it was confirmed that South Africa will play Check matches in Dhaka and Chattogram. The choice was taken following a safety evaluation by a South African delegation within the nation — greater than 200 folks died in political protests in Bangladesh earlier this yr. Left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy was recalled to the squad for the primary time since March 2023. He’ll be a part of fellow left-armer Keshav Maharaj and off-spinner Dane Piedt. Solely three specialist seam bowlers -– Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger and Dane Paterson -– had been chosen, together with seam bowling all-rounder Wiaan Mulder.
Conrad stated he had mentioned circumstances in Bangladesh with Russell Domingo, a South African who was head coach of Bangladesh from 2019 to 2022.
“We’re more likely to play three seamers most in Dhaka and Chattogram,” stated Conrad.
“At this stage it’s more likely to be Kagiso, Nandre and Wiaan because the all-rounder, with Dane Paterson obtainable if circumstances are appropriate.”
Conrad stated it was additionally seemingly that solely two spinners can be within the beginning line-up. “We’re fortunate that Keshav Maharaj can bowl numerous overs however Senuran shall be there as back-up.”
Quick bowler Lungi Ngidi was the one participant dropped from the squad that beat the West Indies 1-0 in a Check collection within the Caribbean in August.
Conrad stated he believed South Africa would wish to win 5 of their six remaining Assessments within the present world Check championship so as to qualify for the ultimate in England subsequent yr.
After Bangladesh, they are going to play Sri Lanka and Pakistan in two-match collection through the South African house season in December and January.
Conrad stated he anticipated Bangladesh to offer stern opposition after they beat Pakistan just lately, whereas Sri Lanka had been severe contenders for a spot within the championship closing.
“It is encouraging for world cricket that it isn’t solely concerning the huge three,” stated Conrad.
“Bangladesh shall be match prepared. They’ve overwhelmed Pakistan and are taking part in powerful opposition towards India. It is going to be Shakib Al Hasan‘s final collection and they’re going to wish to ship him out on a excessive however we shall be there to attempt to spoil the social gathering.”
The South African squad will assemble in Pretoria on October 12 and depart for Bangladesh on October 15.
South African squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton (wkt) and Kyle Verreynne (wkt).
Fixtures:
October 21-25, first Check in Dhaka
October 29-November 2, second Check in Chattogram
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