Heinrich Klaasen to lead South Africa in Pakistan T20Is

South Africa to Lead with Heinrich Klaasen in T20Is Against Pakistan

Squad Details

Heinrich Klaasen will lead South Africa in the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, replacing Aiden Markram who is involved in Test commitments against Sri Lanka.

Notable Absences

• Marco Jansen
• Keshav Maharaj
• Kagiso Rabada
• Tristan Stubbs (all due to short turnaround time between Sri Lanka Tests and T20I series)

Squad Updates

• Ryan Rickelton, Kwena Maphaka, and Matthew Breetzke join the T20I squad after the completion of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
• Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi return to the squad after not making an appearance for the nation since the ICC T20 World Cup in June.
• George Linde is drafted into the side following his impressive season in the CSA T20 Challenge.

Squad Details

• Heinrich Klaasen (captain)
• Ottneil Baartman
• Matthew Breetzke
• Donovan Ferreira
• Reeza Hendricks
• Patrick Kruger
• George Linde
• Kwena Maphaka
• David Miller
• Anrich Nortje
• Nqaba Peter
• Ryan Rickelton
• Tabraiz Shamsi
• Andile Simelane
• Rassie van der Dussen