CSA adds Lungi Ngidi and Tabraiz Shamsi to South Africa's tri-series squad
South Africa were recently hit with the massive blow of star pacer Gerald Coetzee ruling out of the series and the Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury.
Cricket South Africa has announced two big additions to their squad for the tri-series against Pakistan and New Zealand which will take place days before the much-awaited edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
They were recently hit with the massive blow of star pacer Gerald Coetzee ruling out of the series and the mega tournament which will be taking place in Pakistan and UAE.
In preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, the Proteas have travelled to Pakistan to play against both Pakistan and New Zealand. The tournament's final is scheduled for February 14 and South Africa will play one match each against the hosts and New Zealand.
"Lungi Ngidi and Tabraiz Shamsi have been added to the squad for South Africa’s first match of the tri-nation ODI series against New Zealand on 10 February," stated CSA in their announcemen
Before the Champions Trophy, South Africa will play a tri-nation series featuring Pakistan and New Zealand from February 8. South Africa has already announced their 12-member squad for their first game of the tri-series against New Zealand
Tri-nation Series Schedule
February 8 - Pakistan v New Zealand
February 10 - New Zealand v South Africa
February 12 - Pakistan v South Africa
February 14 - Final
SA Squad Tri-Nation Series - ODI vs NZ
Temba Bavuma, Eathan Bosch*, Matthew Breetzke*, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana*, Senuran Muthusamy*, Gideon Peters*, Meeka-eel Prince*, Jason Smith, and Kyle Verreynne
