Shukri Conrad welcomes selection headache:
Coetzee and Bavuma back to face Aussies as Proteas build towards busy home summer and World Cup
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South Africa turn to returning players against AustraliaA 16-man squad is due to play three ODIs against Australia in Durban, Johannesburg and Potchefstroom late this month.
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- Cricket South Africa selected 16 players; Temba Bavuma resumes leadership, while Gerald Coetzee returns to the setup for the first time since 2023.
- Before facing Australia, South Africa have Namibia ODIs scheduled for September ninth, eleventh and thirteenth.
- The Australian fixtures are set for September twenty-fourth, twenty-seventh and thirtieth across three South African cities.
- Kagiso Rabada is unavailable against Australia during rehabilitation, with a decision on his Test participation expected later.
It’s just part of making sure that everybody gets a fair crack.— Shukri Conrad, Proteas coach, comments on ensuring fair opportunities for players in selection
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