CSA announce SA A team to take on India in three-match series

Pieter Malan has been named captain of the 14-member South Africa A squad that will take on India A in three four-day matches from later this month.

“Test cricket remains one of CSA’s key focus areas, along with ensuring that the format continues to thrive and hold relevance in our country and it is therefore vital that a steady stream of talent continues to emerge from our High Performance programme,” said convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang.

“The COVID-19 pandemic saw the disruption of the South Africa A team’s fixtures and CSA is pleased to see the return of content for this programme. We are looking forward to more tours for this team in particular, as the A team programme is a crucial one to CSA’s overall pipeline strategy.

“The senior South Africa and India teams will be clashing this summer in South Africa, so this is an ideal opportunity for players with Proteas ambitions to put their hands up and make a case for themselves.”

Malibongwe Maketa will coach the side.

SA A squad:

Pieter Malan (capt), Sarel Erwee, Dominic Hendricks, Raynard van Tonder, Sinethemba Qeshile, Senuran Muthusammy, Marco Jansen, Migael Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman, George Linde, Jason Smith, Tony de Zorzi

Schedule:

November 23-26: 1st Four-Day, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

November 29 – December: 2nd Four-Day, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

December 6-9: 3rd Four-Day, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein