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Rickelton, Stubbs Replace Injured Stars in South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad

South Africa has made two forced changes to its squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out due to a hamstring injury and a fractured clavicle, respectively. Their places have been taken by Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs in the 15-player squad. Meanwhile, David Miller is also injured and faces a fitness test to confirm his World Cup participation.

Key Points: SA T20 WC Squad: Rickelton, Stubbs In for Injured De Zorzi, Ferreira

  • De Zorzi out with hamstring tear
  • Ferreira out with fractured clavicle
  • Rickelton and Stubbs named as replacements
  • David Miller's World Cup participation in doubt
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Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira in South Africa's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

South Africa calls up Ryan Rickelton & Tristan Stubbs for T20 World Cup 2026 after Tony de Zorzi & Donovan Ferreira are ruled out due to injuries.

"Proteas Men's batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out... due to injury. - Cricket South Africa"

Cape Town, January 22

South Africa btters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been added to South Africa's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in place of Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira, who have been ruled out of the marquee T20I tournament due to injuries.

Taking to X, the Cricket South Africa said, "Proteas Men's batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match KFC T20 International (T20I) series against West Indies and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka due to injury." The statement on X said De Zorzi will miss the upcoming T20I series and the T20 World Cup due to slower-than-expected recovery from a right hamstring tear sustained during last month's ODI series against India.

"De Zorzi has not progressed as expected in his rehabilitation from a right hamstring muscle tear sustained during the One-Day International series against India last month and will not be fit in time for the upcoming T20I series. Due to his unavailability for the series and the need for continued rehabilitation, he will miss the T20 World Cup," the CSA statement on X says.

Ferreira, on the other hand, has been ruled out of the World Cup after having suffered a fracture of his left clavicle during the SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals on 17 January.

"Ferreira, meanwhile, sustained a fracture of his left clavicle during the SA20 encounter between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals at World Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, 17 January," the statement adds further. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been added as replacements in the 15-player squad.

Star Proteas left-handed batter David Miller sustained an adductor muscle injury on Monday while playing for Paarl Royals and will not be available for next week's T20Is against West Indies. His participation in the T20 World Cup will depend on the results of a fitness test before the support period.

Rubin Hermann has been included in the squad for the T20I series against the West Indies, taking Miller's place.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The SA20 league seems to be causing a lot of injuries right before a major tournament. Is the schedule too packed? Feel for the players who miss out on a World Cup.
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Arjun K
Stubbs is a fantastic fielder and a hard hitter. Excited to see him play in India! But honestly, as an Indian fan, more worried about our own team's form than SA's replacements 😅
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Priya S
Hamstring and a clavicle fracture... ouch. Wishing both injured players a speedy recovery. The World Cup is in 2026, that's still far away, no? Why announce the squad so early?
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Vikram M
Good to see the World Cup is in India and Sri Lanka. Subcontinent conditions will be a great test for all teams. South Africa always chokes in knockouts, but they have a strong squad on paper.
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David E
Respectfully, the article is a bit confusing. It talks about the 2026 World Cup but also about a T20I series next week. The timeline isn't very clear. Are these replacements for the upcoming series or the distant World Cup squad?

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