South African cricket coach Shukri Conrad on Monday named three spin bowlers in a 15-man squad to play two Checks 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 individuals died in political protests in Bangladesh earlier this 12 months. 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 prone to play three seamers most in Dhaka and Chattogram,” stated Conrad.
“At this stage it’s prone to be Kagiso, Nandre and Wiaan because the all-rounder, with Dane Paterson accessible if circumstances are appropriate.”
Conrad stated it was additionally probably that solely two spinners could be within the beginning line-up. “We’re fortunate that Keshav Maharaj can bowl a variety of overs however Senuran can 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 Checks within the present world Check championship to be able to qualify for the ultimate in England subsequent 12 months.
After Bangladesh, they’ll play Sri Lanka and Pakistan in two-match collection in the course of the South African house season in December and January.
Conrad stated he anticipated Bangladesh to offer stern opposition after they beat Pakistan not too long ago, whereas Sri Lanka had been severe contenders for a spot within the championship last.
“It is encouraging for world cricket that it isn’t solely in regards to the large three,” stated Conrad.
“Bangladesh can be match prepared. They’ve overwhelmed Pakistan and are taking part in powerful opposition towards India. It will likely be Shakib Al Hasan’s final collection and they’ll wish to ship him out on a excessive however we can be there to attempt to spoil the get together.”
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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