Conrad backs youngsters for Namibia tour ahead of big summer for Proteas
The Proteas will take on Zimbabwe and Namibia in a T20I Tri Series, before taking on the hosts in an ODI series.
Coach Shukri Conrad has praised the youth of the Proteas team, as they prepare to tour Namibia in the coming months. The team will travel to Namibia for a T20 International Tri-Series, which will consist of matches against Namibia and Zimbabwe, starting from August 28 and concluding on September 6. The Proteas and Namibia will then face each other in the first-ever 50-over series between the two nations.
This tour provides an opportunity for the Proteas to build depth and give their star players a break, as they gear up for a busy summer. The tour will be captained by veteran Lions spinner Bjorn Fortuin, while two uncapped players, Titans all-rounders Duan Jansen and Eathan Bosch, will make their national team debuts. The team is supported by several exciting rising talents, including Dewald Brevis, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Nqobani Mokoena, and Jordan Hermann, along with a few experienced players.
Conrad emphasized that the tour was a crucial chance to develop depth for the Proteas and give the star players a much-needed rest. He also highlighted the significance of the tour in growing cricket in Africa, particularly in light of South Africa hosting the World Cup next year, which will be co-hosted with Zimbabwe and Namibia. Conrad expressed his hope that this series would generate excitement leading up to the World Cup and help foster a sense of regional enthusiasm for cricket across the Southern part of Africa.
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