Delhi, 17 October (H.S.): Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced its ‘A’ squad for the upcoming tour of India, which is set to commence on October 30 in Bengaluru. The tour will feature two four-day unofficial Test matches followed by a three-match one-day series.The tour begins with the first four-day match, followed by the second from November 6 to 9. Both red-ball encounters will take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

In a significant development, South Africa’s Test captain, Temba Bavuma, is scheduled to make his return from injury in the second unofficial Test.Following the four-day games, the two teams will travel to Rajkot for a three-match one-day series, which will be held from November 13 to 19.

This tour is seen as a preparatory series ahead of the senior South African team’s official tour of India. The India ‘A’ squad for the series is yet to be announced.

South Africa ‘A’ Squads

Unofficial Test Squad:

Marques Ackerman, Temba Bavuma, Okuhle Cele, Zubayr Hamza, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Simmonds, Tshepo Ndwandwa, Jason Smith, Tiaan van Vuuren, and Codi Yusuf.

One-Day Series Squad:

Marques Ackerman, Ottniel Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Qena Mafaka, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Delano Potgieter, Luan-dré Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile, Jason Smith, and Codi Yusuf.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar