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SA 'A' squad announced for Sri Lanka tour

───   08:31 Tue, 25 Apr 2023

SA 'A' squad announced for Sri Lanka tour | News Article
Gerald Coetzee - Cricinfo

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 15-player South Africa A (SA ‘A’) squad to travel to Sri Lanka for three one-day and two four-day matches in June.

Tony de Zorzi will lead the side under the guidance of Test head coach Shukri Conrad. The squad is strengthened by several internationally capped players, among them being Keegan Petersen, Kyle Verreynne, Gerald Coetzee and Tristan Stubbs. The tour also marks the return of Zubayr Hamza to the national setup.

The squad includes emerging domestic players such as Titans batter Dewald Brevis and Warriors batting duo Jordan Hermann and Matthew Breetzke.

Commenting on the selection of the squad, Conrad said: “The squad reflects the next crop of players that are emerging from our pipeline. We also rewarded those who have performed for their respective domestic teams this past summer.

“The tour will provide the opportunity for those players, together with the younger Proteas, to put their skills to the test in highly competitive, international conditions.

“It will also serve to strengthen the batting depth in the red-ball department, as we build towards the Test series against India later this year.”

Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe added: “On behalf of Cricket South Africa, I would like to thank Sri Lanka Cricket for hosting Shukri and his team for what we consider to be much needed game time during our winter months. The tour is also seen as a stepping stone in our overall strategy to increase the depth of players within our pipeline.”

The squad will depart for Sri Lanka on 31 May.

South Africa A Squad against Sri Lanka A: Tony de Zorzi (captain, Western Province), Corbin Bosch (Titans), Matthew Breetzke (Warriors), Dewald Brevis (Titans), Gerald Coetzee (ITEC Knights), Zubayr Hamza (Western Province), Jordan Hermann (Warriors), Tshepo Moreki (Western Province), Senuran Muthusamy (North West Dragons), Keegan Petersen (Dolphins), Sinethemba Qeshile (Warriors), Lutho Sipamla (DP World Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Kyle Verreynne (Western Province) and Lizaad Williams (Titans).

Management: Shukri Conrad (Head Coach), Riaan Osman (Team Manager), Piet Botha (Bowling Coach), Kruger van Wyk (Fielding Coach), Justin Sammons (Batting Coach), Nandile Tyali (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Brent Martin (Physiotherapist) and Abram Ndlovu (Performance Analyst).

South Africa A Tour to Sri Lanka Itinerary 

One-Day Matches 

Sunday, 4 June 

Sri Lanka A vs South Africa A in Kandy

Tuesday, 6 June 

Sri Lanka A vs South Africa A in Kandy

Thursday, 8 June 

Sri Lanka A vs South Africa A in Kandy

Four-Day Matches 

12 - 15 June 

Sri Lanka A vs South Africa A in Dambulla

19 - 22 June 

Sri Lanka A vs South Africa A in Dambulla

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