Pieter Malan will captain a highly talented South African ‘A’ side that will take on India later this month.
Pieter Malan will lead the 14-member South Africa A, a four-day squad that will take on India A in a three-match series from 23 November to 09 December in Bloemfontein.
CSA Convenor of Selectors, Victor Mpitsang said:
“Test cricket remains one of CSA’s key focus areas, along with ensuring that the format continues to thrive and hold relevance in our country. It is therefore vital that a steady stream of talent continues to emerge from our High-Performance programme.
“The COVID-19 pandemic saw the disruption of the South Africa A team’s fixtures and CSA is pleased to see the return of content for this programme. We are looking forward to more tours for this team in particular, as the A-Team programme is a crucial one to CSA’s overall pipeline strategy.
“The senior South Africa and India teams will be clashing this summer here at home, so this is an ideal opportunity for players with Proteas ambitions to put their hands up and make a case for themselves.
“The Panel and I wish Pieter and coach, Malibongwe Maketa everything of the best ahead of this very important series.”
INDIA A TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA ITINERARY
November 2021
Tue 23 – Fri 26 1st Four-Day Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Mon 29 – Thu 02 2nd Four-Day Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
December 2021
Mon 06 – Thu 09 3rd Four-Day Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
SA A Squad:
Pieter Malan (captain)
Sarel Erwee
Dominic Hendricks
Raynard van Tonder
Sinethemba Qeshile
Senuran Muthusammy
Marco Jansen
Migael Pretorius
Beuran Hendricks
Lutho Sipamla
Glenton Stuurman
George Linde
Jason Smith
Tony de Zorzi