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NEWS: Parnell, Zondo return to Proteas squad for Netherlands ODIs

Wayne Parnell and Khaya Zondo make a return to the Proteas ODI set up for the upcoming series at home against the Netherlands from 26 November to 01 December.

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Wayne Parnell and Khaya Zondo make a return to the Proteas ODI set up for the upcoming series at home against the Netherlands from 26 November to 01 December.

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It is the first time that the visitors play a full international series against the Proteas in South Africa.

Two fixtures will take place in Centurion, with the last moving to the Wanderers and forms part of the ICC World Cup Super League, the qualification tournament for the 2023 World Cup.

Spinner Keshav Maharaj will lead the squad of 16 while white-ball captain Temba Bavuma and several other players are rested following a high workload and back-to-back bubbles on national duty and in various international T20 competitions.

The 32-year-old Parnell’s last appearance for the national team was against Pakistan in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England, while 31-year-old Zondo’s was in 2018 against Zimbabwe in Paarl.

Zubayr Hamza and Ryan Rickelton receive maiden call-ups to the ODI squad, following consistently impressive performances on the domestic scene.

Other returns to the squad include Janneman Malan, Kyle Verreynne, Daryn Dupavillon and Sisanda Magala, along with T20 World Cup squad members Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams.

CSA convenor of selectors, Victor Mpitsang said: “The National Selection Panel and I are excited to give this group of exciting cricketers a good go.

“These selections are part of our strategy to give opportunities and reward the good work of players in our provincial system.

“We do not take this historic tour of the Netherlands to our shores lightly. 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.

“On behalf of the Panel, I would like to wish Keshav Maharaj, coach, Mark Boucher and the team all of the very best as they look to make inroads into the team’s campaign to qualify for the 2023 ICC World Cup.”

Proteas ODI squad

Keshav Maharaj (captain), 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 (wicketkeeper), Lizaad Williams, Khaya Zondo.

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