South Africa name squads for Australia tour, Lhuan-dre Pretorius earns ODI call-up
Dewald Brevis, who was included in the ODI squad for the 2023 home series against Australia, is yet to make his 50-over debut.Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma return to captain the Proteas after a break following South Africa's triumph in the World Test Championship.'It's great to have our senior players back in the mix after their rest following the WTC Final. Their experience and quality add real value to the group as we continue to build a strong core in both formats,' Proteas men's head coach Shukri Conrad was quoted as saying.'Every series from here on plays a part in shaping our squads for next year's T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup at home in 2027. Touring Australia is never easy. We know their conditions and intensity will test us in every department, and that's exactly the kind of challenge we're after,' Conrad added.The first two T20Is of the series will be played on August 10 and 12 at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, with the final match set for August 16 at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns.Cairns will also host the opening ODI on Tuesday, August 19, before the series moves to the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay for the remaining two matches on August 22 and 24.South Africa T20I squad for Australia tourAiden Markram (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen and Rassie van der Dussen.South Africa ODI squad for Australia tourTemba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Prenelan Subrayen.- EndsMust Watch
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