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Wiaan Mulder Replaces Injured Eathan Bosch in Proteas T20I Squad for NZ

South African all-rounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, missing a potential debut. Experienced all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has been called up as his replacement in the 15-man squad. The team will depart for New Zealand on March 8, with some members traveling directly from Kolkata following their T20 World Cup exit. The five-match series against New Zealand is scheduled to begin on March 15.

Key Points: Eathan Bosch Ruled Out, Wiaan Mulder in SA T20I Squad

  • Eathan Bosch ruled out with injury
  • Wiaan Mulder named as replacement
  • Series starts March 15 in New Zealand
  • Squad to depart from South Africa and Kolkata
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Eathan Bosch ruled out from Proteas squad of NZ T20I series, Wiaan Mulder named replacement

South Africa's Eathan Bosch is out of the NZ T20I series with a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder replaces him in the Proteas squad.

"Hollywoodbets Dolphins all-rounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out... Wiaan Mulder has been named as his replacement - Proteas Men"

Cape town, March 7

South Africa's allrounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder has been named as his replacement in the 15-man squad for the series, which starts on March 15.

Bosch has played just one game for South Africa - an ODI a year ago - and was in line to make his T20I debut. On the other hand, Mulder, has featured in 11 T20Is and last played one against Ireland in September 2024.

"Hollywoodbets Dolphins all-rounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Proteas Men's all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has been named as his replacement in the squad," Proteas Men wrote in an X post.

"The team will depart for New Zealand from OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, 8 March, while members of the squad and management currently in Kolkata will travel directly to New Zealand on the same day. Travel arrangements for the T20 World Cup squad members returning to South Africa are currently being finalised in consultation with the International Cricket Council (ICC). Further details will be communicated in due course," the post further added.

Proteas team members currently in South Africa will depart for New Zealand on March 8, while the rest of the squad members and management currently in Kolkata after their exit from the T20 World Cup will travel directly to New Zealand on the same day.

South Africa cricket teams are stuck in Kolkata after their T20 World Cup exits. South Africa lost to New Zealand in the semi-finals on March 4.

South Africa squad for T20I series in New Zealand: Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, and Jason Smith.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the scheduling. The team is literally traveling from the World Cup heartbreak in Kolkata straight to NZ. That's a brutal turnaround, both physically and mentally. Hope they get some rest.
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Ananya R
As an Indian cricket fan, I feel for the Proteas. Another semi-final exit must be so painful. 😔 This NZ series feels like an afterthought. The focus should be on rebuilding after such a loss, not jumping on another flight.
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Vikram M
Mulder is a good all-rounder. But honestly, this feels like a very second-string SA squad. Where are the big names? After a World Cup, these bilateral series lose their charm. ICC needs to space these tournaments better.
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Karthik V
The logistics sound chaotic! Some leaving from OR Tambo, some from Kolkata. The admin team must be having a headache. Player welfare should come first, this is too much travel in a short time.
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Priya S
Good opportunity for young players like Jordan Hermann to shine. That's the silver lining. Sometimes after a big tournament, fresh faces can bring new energy. All the best to the team! 🇿🇦

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