Rob Walter names his 15-player squad for ICC Champions tournament

South Africa’s white ball cricket coach, Rob Walter, has named an experienced 15-player squad for next month’s ICC Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan.

Ten of the 15 players represented South Africa at the 2023 ICC World Cup in India where the Proteas reached the semi-final.

The team will be captained by Temba Bavuma and includes stalwarts such as David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj.

Batters Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs, along with all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, have been selected for their first senior 50-over ICC tournament.

The tournament also marks fast bowler Anrich Nortje’s return to ODI cricket his first appearance in the 50-over format since September 2023.

The Proteas have been drawn in Group B with Afghanistan, Australia and England.