As Faf du Plessis-led South Africa get ready for the 2019 cricket World Cup in England and Wales, we take a look at their 15-man squad.
read moreThey may be perennial chokers, but Faf du Plessis-led South Africa enter the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with a mixed team of experience and first-timers. While the likes of Aiden Markram and Lungi Ngidi will be playing their first 50-over World Cup, the experienced duo of captain Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla will be participating in their third edition of cricket’s premier tournament. [caption id=“attachment_6637541” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]![The 2019 World Cup has generated very little excitement in South Africa owing to their poo record in the tournament. Reuters]()
File photo of the South Africa cricket team. Reuters[/caption] They have reached the semifinals thrice, and every time they have reached the last four stage, it has been a matter of coming ‘so close and yet so far’. As they get ready for the 2019 campaign of the ICC event, we take a look at their 15-man squad: Faf du Plessis (Captain):
Du Plessis the captain Proteas need at mega event Hashim Amla:
Amla worth much more than weight in runs Aiden Markram:
Time for Markram to showcase his ODI capabilities Quinton de Kock:
Proteas will depend on de Kock for quick start JP Duminy:
Duminy adds three-dimensional ability to Proteas side David Miller:
Miller's chance to finally prove his potential Imran Tahir:
Variety makes leggie Tahir key bowler at showpiece event Andile Phehlukwayo:
Versatile and fearless, Phehlukwayo is a match-winner Proteas need Dwaine Pretorius:
In Pretorius, Proteas have solid set of skills to lean on Kagiso Rabada:
Aggressive and intelligent, Rabada is a complete package Proteas are lucky to have Tabraiz Shamsi:
With Impressive range of variations, Shamsi can make an impact in England Dale Steyn:
Steyn's chance to fill World Cup-sized hole in glittering career Rassie van der Dussen:
Hard-hitting van der Dussen can make a difference if given a chance Chris Morris:
A complete package, Morris can make a strong impact in England Lungi Ngidi:
Ngidi stands tall amid Proteas' fast and furious For all the latest news, opinions and analysis from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, click here
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