Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo's South Africa correspondent
Bavuma, de Kock among six South Africa regulars rested for Netherlands ODIs
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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 02:25
Regular white-ball captain Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje have all been rested for South Africa's ODI series against Netherlands, which takes place later this month. Keshav Maharaj will captain the team, which includes a recall for Kolpak-returnee Wayne Parnell, who last played for South Africa in 2017. Zubayr Hamza and Ryan Rickelton are in line for their ODI debuts, while Khaya Zondo, Daryn Dupavillon and Sisanda Magala have all been recalled after missing the series against Sri Lanka.
"We do not take this historic tour of the Netherlands to our shores lightly," CSA's convener of selectors Victor Mpitsang said. "We are keen to showcase the talent that South Africa has and to give opportunities to players who have been patient for a long time and are raring to go."
The three ODIs are part of the World Cup Super League, where both teams are in need of points. Netherlands are in last place on the table, with 20 points from two wins over Ireland. South Africa sit in ninth place, having dropped points in Ireland, but they could climb to as high as No. 2 with a 3-0 sweep.
Squad: Keshav Maharaj (capt), Daryn Dupavillon, Zubayr Hamza, Reeza Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Janneman Malan, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Dwaine Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, Wayne Parnell, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams, Khaya Zondo.
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Temba Bavuma
Aiden Markram
Quinton de Kock
Rassie van der Dussen
Kagiso Rabada
Anrich Nortje
Keshav Maharaj
Wayne Parnell
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