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South Africa name new captain for tri-series in Zimbabwe

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday named the T20I squad for the upcoming tri-nation series featuring Zimbabwe and New Zealand, with Rassie van der Dussen set to lead the side in the absence of regular captain Aiden Markram.

The tri-series, scheduled to be played in Harare from July 14 to 26, will mark South Africa’s first T20I assignment under the new all-format head coach Shukri Conrad.

Several senior players have been rested for workload management, paving the way for a number of new faces.

Among them is Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who finished as the leading run-scorer in the recent SA20 season and has received his maiden international call-up.

Corbin Bosch, who has previously represented South Africa in ODIs and Tests, is also in line to make his T20I debut.

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Wicketkeeper-batter Rubin Hermann and all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy, both of whom impressed in domestic competitions, have also been included, with the latter already having Test and ODI experience.

“Lhuan-dre and Rubin have been rewarded for their strong SA20 campaigns. We’re also excited to see how Corbin Bosch adapts his skill set to the T20 format,” said Conrad.

The Proteas will be further bolstered by the return of pacers Nandre Burger and Gerald Coetzee, who are currently active in the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States after recovering from injuries.

Dewald Brevis, meanwhile, is set to make his long-awaited return to the national setup after nearly two years.

“This T20I tri-series marks the start of our preparation for next year’s T20 World Cup,” Conrad further stated.

“Resting senior players allows us to test our depth and give these youngsters the chance to prove themselves at the international level.”

South Africa squad for tri-series: Rassie van der Dussen (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane.

Tri-nation T20I series schedule:

1st T20I, 14 July – Zimbabwe vs South Africa
2nd T20I, 16 July – South Africa vs New Zealand
3rd T20I, 18 July – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
4th T20I, 20 July – Zimbabwe vs South Africa
5th T20I, 22 July – New Zealand vs South Africa
6th T20I, 24 July – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
Final, 26 July – Number 1 vs Number 2

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Rassie van der Dussen joins Islamabad United for remainder of PSL 10

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has rejoined the defending champions Islamabad United for the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Islamabad United announced the arrival of the Proteas batter in a social media post.

“Islamabad United is delighted to welcome South Africa’s star batter Rassie van der Dussen for the remainder of HBL PSL X,” the franchise said in a statement.

“A world-class player with a stellar record across formats, Rassie’s presence adds immense value to the Pakistan Super League.

“His professionalism, consistency and global stature make him one of the most respected batters in the modern game. We’re thrilled to have him back,” it concluded.

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It is pertinent to mention that Rassie van der Dussen was initially picked in the Supplementary category of the PSL 10 player draft, held earlier this year.

However, the right-handed batter could not fulfill his commitment for personal reasons and was replaced by West Indies’ Kyle Mayers.

Rassie van der Dussen has featured in the two editions of the PSL, having previously played for Lahore Qalandars in 2024. Before that, he represented Islamabad United in 2023.

For the unversed, the tournament, which was briefly suspended last week due to rising cross-border tensions with India, is all set to resume on May 17 with Karachi Kings facing Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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Rawalpindi will host three matches, including a double-header on Sunday, May 18, with Quetta Gladiators taking on Multan Sultans in the afternoon, followed by a clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars in the evening.

The last match at the venue will see defending champions Islamabad United face Karachi Kings on May 19.

After that, the action will move to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will host the business end of the tournament.

The Qualifier, Eliminator 1, and Eliminator 2 are scheduled for May 21, 22, and 23, respectively, with the grand final to be played on May 25.

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Islamabad United name replacement for Rassie van der Dussen, Matthew Short

Islamabad United have named West Indies all-rounder Kyle Mayers as a replacement for South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and Australia’s Matthew Short for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

According to the franchise, van der Dussen will not be participating in this season due to personal reasons. Meanwhile, Matthew Short has also been ruled out, prompting United to name a foreign replacement.

The West Indies all-rounder is expected to join the Islamabad United squad in Lahore ahead of their sixth match of the tournament.

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Islamabad United’s head coach, Mike Hesson, expressed solidarity with Rassie van der Dussen during this difficult time.

“We stand firmly with Rassie and his family. He’s going through a tough phase, and cricket comes second at such times,” he stated.

He also shed light on the decision to include Kyle Mayers, expressing faith in his all-round abilities.

“We’ve played some great cricket so far, but we’re not taking any chances. Mayers has consistently delivered in the T20 format, and his inclusion will definitely add depth and balance to our squad,” he added.

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Rehan Ul Haq, the manager of Islamabad United, also echoed a similar sentiment.

“Kyle Mayers is a great fit for Islamabad United. We’re focused on winning PSL 10, and his presence will further boost our chances,” he said.

The defending champions, Islamabad United, are currently unbeaten in the tournament and are eyeing their fourth PSL title under Shadab Khan’s leadership.

Islamabad United’s updated squad for PSL 10

Shadab Khan (c), Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, Jason Holder, Ben Dwarhuis, Salman Ali Agha, Haider Ali, Andries Gous, Colin Munro, Muhammad Nawaz, Rumman Raees, Salman Irshad, Hunain Shah, Saad Masood, Riley Meredith, Alex Carey, Kyle Mayers.

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South Africa batter hints at retirement after Champions Trophy

South Africa top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen has revealed his plans for retirement after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The right-handed batter, who has been an integral part of the South Africa white-ball squad since 2019, has said that he is open to the possibility of Champions Trophy 2025 becoming his last ICC tournament.

“It’s definitely a possibility that it’s my last ICC tournament. I’m not saying that with any preconceived ideas that I’ll call time on it, or management will call time on my career. It’s just the reality,” van der Dussen said in a recent interview.

His comment came as South Africa prepare for their last group stage match against England at the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.

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Rassie van der Dussen believed that the arrival of a new crop of top and middle-order batters might make it challenging for him to retain his spot in the South Africa squad.

“It’s such a great thing that there’s so many young players coming through, guys really playing well,” he remarked.

“A guy like Tristan Stubbs, he’s sitting on the sidelines, or Tony de Zorzi. And even if you go into the domestic structure, Matthew Breetzke came in and made that 150.”

He further highlighted the bench strength of South Africa and the competition for a place in the team.

“I’m not blind to the possibility that if I don’t perform that someone won’t be there to take my place.”

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“I certainly don’t expect any preferential treatment because I think in a healthy environment, guys push each other organically and that pushes everyone to be better,” Rassie van der Dussen concluded.

It’s Pertinent to mention that middle order batters Tristan Stubbs, Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton are part of South Africa’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad.

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