Maharaj to captain Proteas; Parnell, Zondo return

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  • Post published:November 10, 2021

Wayne Parnell and Khaya Zondo have been named in the Proteas squad for the ODI series against the Netherlands from 26 November to 1 December.

The first two matches will take place in Centurion, with the last at the Wanderers.

Keshav Maharaj will lead the squad of 16 while white-ball captain Temba Bavuma and several other players are rested.

Parnell’s last appearance for the national team was against Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy in England, while Zondo’s was in 2018 against Zimbabwe in Paarl.

Zubayr Hamza (WP) and Ryan Rickelton (Lions) have received maiden call-ups to the ODI squad, following consistently impressive performances in domestic cricket.

Proteas ODI squad: Keshav Maharaj (captain, Dolphins), Daryn Dupavillon (Dolphins), Zubayr Hamza (WP), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Sisanda Magala (Lions), Janneman Malan (WP), David Miller (Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Dwaine Pretorius (North West Dragons), Andile Phehlukwayo (Dolphins), Wayne Parnell (WP), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans), Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper, WP), Lizaad Williams (Titans), Khaya Zondo (Dolphins).

South Africa vs Netherlands ODI series:

1st ODI – Friday, 26 November (10am), Centurion
2nd ODI – Sunday, 28 November (10am), Centurion
3rd ODI – Wednesday, 1 December (10am), Wanderers

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