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South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad Hit by Injuries, Key Players Ruled Out

South Africa's T20 World Cup preparations have been disrupted as batter Tony de Zorzi and all-rounder Donovan Ferreira are ruled out due to injury. Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton and all-rounder Tristan Stubbs have been named as their replacements in the 15-man squad. Veteran David Miller will also miss the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies, with his World Cup participation pending a fitness test. The Proteas begin their World Cup campaign on February 9 against Canada in Ahmedabad.

Key Points: SA's De Zorzi, Ferreira Out of T20 WC; Rickelton, Stubbs In

  • De Zorzi out with hamstring tear
  • Ferreira out with fractured clavicle
  • Rickelton and Stubbs drafted as replacements
  • David Miller to miss West Indies series
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Injured De Zorzi, Ferreira out of T20 World Cup and West Indies series; Rickelton, Stubbs drafted in

Injuries rule Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira out of T20 World Cup and West Indies series. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs called up as replacements.

"De Zorzi has not recovered from a right hamstring tear... while Ferreira fractured his left clavicle - Cricket South Africa"

Johannesburg, Jan 22

South Africa batter Tony de Zorzi and all-rounder Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against West Indies and the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka due to injuries, said Cricket South Africa on Thursday.

De Zorzi has not recovered from a right hamstring tear sustained during the ODI against India last month, while Ferreira fractured his left clavicle in an SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals on January 17.

Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton and batting all-rounder Tristan Stubbs have been named as their replacements in the 15-man squad. CSA added that veteran left-handed batter David Miller will also miss the T20Is against the West Indies after suffering an adductor injury while playing for Paarl Royals, with his T20 World Cup participation subject to a fitness test.

In place of him, Rubin Hermann has been added to the squad for the series against the West Indies. Pacer Lungi Ngidi, who bowled only two overs for Pretoria Capitals in their game against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, is expected to recover from a leg issue in time to travel to India and Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup. Dewald Brevis, who struck a match-winning 75 despite injuring his finger, will undergo a scan on Thursday.

The Aiden Markram-led Proteas team will assemble on January 23 ahead of the first match against West Indies in Paarl on January 27, followed by games in Centurion on January 29 and Johannesburg on January 31. Players involved in the SA20 knockout phase will join the squad on January 26.

South Africa's T20 World Cup contingent will depart for India on February 1. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be held fromFebruary 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. South Africa are drawn in Group D of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup alongside Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. They will begin their campaign on February 9 against Canada at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Injuries are part of the game, but the timing is brutal. Rickelton is a solid replacement though. South Africa's group looks manageable on paper, but you can never count out New Zealand.
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Aditya G
SA20 causing injuries right before a world event hosted here... not ideal. But as an Indian fan, more excited to see the Proteas play in Ahmedabad! The stadium is magnificent.
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Priyanka N
Feel for the players missing out. World Cup dreams shattered by a fracture or a tear. Hope Miller passes his fitness test, the tournament needs big stars. Stubbs is a talented young player to watch.
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Michael C
The schedule is too packed. Players are being run into the ground with franchise leagues and international cricket back-to-back. CSA needs to manage workloads better, this is a recurring issue.
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Kavya N
Excited for the World Cup! Hope the pitches in India provide a good balance. South Africa vs Canada in Ahmedabad will be interesting. Wishing all teams a safe and injury-free tournament.

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