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Proteas Drop Stubbs for 2026 T20 World Cup
2 Jan
Summary
- Tristan Stubbs left out of the Proteas squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
- Aiden Markram will captain the squad, with new call-ups for several young players.
- South Africa's T20 World Cup campaign begins on February 9 against Canada.
The South African squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin next month in India, has been announced, with prominent batter Tristan Stubbs notably absent. This decision comes after a period of inconsistent form for Stubbs in the shortest format of the game. Aiden Markram will lead the Proteas.
Several new faces will make their T20 World Cup debut, including Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, and Jason Smith, who has shown impressive recent form. Veteran fast bowler Kagiso Rabada makes a return to the T20I setup, and Anrich Nortje, the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the previous edition, is also included. Experienced players like Quinton de Kock and David Miller provide a strong core to the team.
South Africa has been drawn in Group D alongside Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. Their opening match is against Canada on February 9 in Ahmedabad. Head coach Shukri Conrad expressed confidence in the squad's ability to perform in Indian conditions, drawing from recent experience gained during their tour there.
