South Africa ‘A’ announces crucial squad changes for the second unofficial Test against Bangladesh ‘A’, with Dayyaan Galiem called up as Senuran Muthusamy and Codi Yusuf miss out.
South Africa ‘A’ announce major changes to squad before high-voltage Bangladesh ‘A’ clash Key selection news has been finalised from South Africa ‘A’ ahead of the second unofficial test match in the red-ball series against Bangladesh ‘A’. The test is slated to begin on Sunday, August 30, from NWC Oval.
The squad has undergone a revision both on the back of a significant injury setback in the spin-bowling department and a surprise withdrawal from the pace attack category. The four-day match is now a significant platform for all the individuals involved from either team to be in contention for a place in the senior national team.
The final part of the squad-building process has taken place, with an out-of-form, proven domestic frontliner called into the bowling unit as the selectors complete their selection for what should be a demanding encounter against the visiting subcontinental side.
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Muthusamy Sidelined With Lower Back Spasms
South Africa ‘A’s main blow has been the omission of experienced spin-bowling all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy. He has been ruled out for the second four dayer against Bangladesh ‘A’as the 30-year-old is still recuperating from the treatment of lower back muscular spasms, which prevents him from taking the field this weekend.
The good news for the all-rounder is that there is not long that he is expected to be side lined for, in fact, Muthusamy is already looking to return to competitive cricket soon and has already scheduled to appear for the Dafabet Warriors in their first first-class series fixture of the season against Western Province starting on September 10.
Galiem Drafted In As Yusuf Steps Aside
In further personnel news, DP World Lions rapid right-arm seam bowler Codi Yusuf has been officially withdrawn from the South Africa ‘A’ team squad for the match at the NWC Oval having been released from duties owing to personal circumstances.
With the hole in the bowling department to be patched, selectors have turned to Momentum Multiply Titans all-rounder, Dayyaan Galiem. The 27-year-old offers further red-ball expertise and seam-bowling rethe hosts prepare to assemble a formidable opening day XI on Sunday
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Source: www.sportscapemagazine.com
