David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen return as South Africa announce squad for India T20Is

South Africa announced a 16-member strong squad for the upcoming four-match T20I series against Indiafrom November 8.

David Warner, Heinrich Klaasen return; Kagiso Rabada rested

Aiden Markram will lead the way for the Proteas, with an impressive batting line-up that includes the return of the batsmen David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen. The swing attack will be led by experienced campaigners like Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen, while talented up-and-comers like Mihli Mpongwana and Andile Simelane will add depth to the squad.

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been rested for the series, while Lungi Ngidi will join the squad for the third and fourth T20Is.

UPDATE: BCCI announces India’s T20I squad to tour South Africa, includes three uncapped players

South Africa’s white-ball coach, Rob Walter, expressed his excitement about the series and the opportunity to build towards the 2026 T20 World Cup.

“It is an exciting and important series for us as we continue to build towards the T20 World Cup in 2026,” Walter said in an official statement.

“The squad has a good mix of youth and experience, and I’m looking forward to seeing us put in some quality performances against the most attacking Indian T20 outfit.”

South Africa T20I squad for India series:

Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich KlaasenPatrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is), Tristan Stubbs

SA vs IND 2024, T20I series schedule:

• 1st T20I – Friday, November 8 in Durban
• 2nd T20I – Sunday, November 10 in Gqeberha
• 3rd T20I – Wednesday, November 13 at Centurion
• 4th T20I – Friday, November 15 in Johannesburg

UPDATE: The former cricketer will be the coach of Team India on the tour of South Africa