Fast Bowling Sensations Earn Contracts, Wicketkeeper Left Out in Latest South Africa Player Contracts

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Fast Bowling Sensations Earn Contracts, Wicketkeeper Left Out in Latest South Africa Player Contracts

Gerald Coetzee and Nandre Burger, who made their mark in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and a debut Test series against India respectively, have been awarded full-year contracts for the upcoming season.

Every Gerald Coetzee wicket | CWC23
Every Gerald Coetzee wicket from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup | CWC23

However, Anrich Nortje and Quinton de Kock are notable absentees from the list of contracted players. Nortje has been sidelined due to a back injury, while de Kock recently retired from One Day Internationals.

Other additions to the contract list include top-order batter Toni de Zorzi and Andile Phehlukwayo, who made a promising return to international cricket.

Meanwhile, Sisanda Magala, Wayne Parnell, Keegan Petersen, and Dean Elgar, who retired from international cricket, miss out on the latest contracts.

Klaasen slams blazing ton in Mumbai | CWC23
Heinrich Klaasen hit his century off merely 61 balls. It included 12 fours and four sixes.

The omission of de Kock, who is only active in the T20 format in international cricket, raises questions about his inclusion in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. Heinrich Klaasen, in red-hot form, is available as a wicketkeeping option for the Proteas.

Nortje, who last played international cricket in September 2023, has returned to action following his injury and is currently with the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.

Highlights: Best of Shabnim Ismail | CWC22
Highlights: Best of Shabnim Ismail | CWC22

The women’s contracts were also announced with no major surprises. Shabnim Ismail, who retired from international cricket last year, is the only player from last season not included in the current contract list. Newcomers Ayanda Hlubi and Eliz-Mari Marx, who debuted in 2023, have earned contracts for the upcoming season.

Men’s Contracts

Temba Bavuma, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen.

Women’s Contracts

Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Delmi Tucker, and Laura Wolvaardt.