JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Captain Temba Bavuma was named in South Africa’s one-day international cricket squad on Monday for a three-game series at home against Australia this month.
Bavuma will lead the Proteas after being rested for an ODI series away against Namibia starting on Wednesday.
South Africa plays Australia in 50-over games on Sept. 24, 27 and 30, before a three-test series between them next month.
Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee was also recalled after last playing an ODI at the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India.
Batters Quinton de Kock and David Miller were included in the 16-man squad, while Aiden Markram will be available for the second and third ODIs, Cricket South Africa said in a statement.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was out of the series with injury.
Both teams will also be involved in three Test matches. Australia are currently leading the WTC 2025-27 standings, while the defending World Test Champions, South Africa, are in second place.
South Africa Africa squad for Australia ODI series
Temba Bavuma (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs.
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