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CSA Contracts: Miller & Van der Dussen Out, 5 New Faces In
31 Mar
Summary
- Five players received their first national contracts, including Dewald Brevis.
- David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen were among notable omissions.
- Cricket South Africa announced 18 men's and 15 women's contracts.
Cricket South Africa has announced its contracted players for the upcoming 2026-27 season, introducing significant changes. Five players, including Dewald Brevis and Ottneil Baartman, have received their inaugural national contracts. This move signals a strategic focus on emerging talent as part of Cricket South Africa's "Road to 2027 and Beyond" initiative, aiming for future ICC event victories.
Several established names have been omitted from the contract list. Former contract holders David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen are among the notable absentees. Additionally, players recovering from injuries, such as Nandre Burger and Gerald Coetzee, were not included in the contracted group.
The Proteas' bowling department sees familiar faces like Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen retained, while Anrich Nortje remains outside the formal contract system. In the women's squad, Dane van Niekerk, despite returning to international cricket, has not been awarded a contract but remains eligible for selection. A pool of 20 Players of National Interest has also been identified.
