{
  "id": 17787972,
  "title": "Batters De Zorzi, Hamza return to South Africa test squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/batters-de-zorzi-hamza-return-to-south-africa-test-squad",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T11:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447045/batters-de-zorzi-hamza-return-to-south-africa-test-squad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Batters Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza have rejoined South Africa's Test squad for their upcoming two-match home series against Bangladesh. However, pace bowler Lungi Ngidi remains out due to a persistent hamstring injury. De Zorzi has since recovered from the hamstring issue that kept him away from the recent 2-1 series victory over Australia. Hamza caps off his career with his eighth Test appearance, having previously played against New Zealand in 2024. Anrich Nortje's return to the pace attack follows his recovery from a groin injury that sidelined him for the third test against Australia. The bowling lineup now features Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, and Wiaan Mulder, all well-equipped for the traditional high bounce and pace of South African pitches. Coach Shukri Conrad commented on the squad selection, noting that the traditional surface conditions favor pace bowling, while also acknowledging the occasional assistance spin can provide on these surfaces. The first Test is set for November 15-19 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, followed by a second Test at Centurion Park in Pretoria.",
  "summary": "South Africa have named batters Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza in their squad for the two-match home test series against Bangladesh, but seamer Lungi Ngidi remains sidelined by injury. De Zorzi has recovered from a hamstring problem that kept him out of the recent 2-1 series win over Australia. Hamza won the last of his eight test caps against New Zealand in 2024 Fast bowler Anrich Nortje has…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}