Injury Hits South Africa: Rickelton and Stubbs Replace De Zorzi and Ferreira

23 Jan, 2026 5:09 AM, Fri

Injury Hits South Africa: Rickelton and Stubbs Replace De Zorzi and Ferreira

South Africa has added Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs to their T20 World Cup squad, replacing injured players Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira. De Zorzi suffered a right hamstring muscle tear, while Ferreira fractured his left clavicle during the SA20 tournament. David Miller, who has an adductor muscle injury, is also doubtful for the World Cup, and Rubin Hermann has been named as his replacement for the West Indies series. South Africa's T20 World Cup plans are hit by injuries, with David Miller's participation uncertain due to an adductor muscle injury. Miller, a key player, suffered the injury during Paarl Royals' SA20 match and won't play in the Eliminator against Joburg Super Kings. There is still no room for Ottneil Baartman, with Ngidi, who was seen with heavy strapping on his left leg, expected to be fit in time to travel to India and Sri Lanka. He's also doubtful for the T20Is against West Indies and faces a fitness test before the World Cup. Lungi Ngidi and Dewald Brevis are also injured, with Brevis getting a finger scan on Thursday. CSA is in hot water, facing parliament in March to explain missing their diversity targets. They're required to have six players of colour, including two Black Africans, on average per season. Injuries to key players like Bavuma, Rabada, and Maharaj didn't help their case, and the recent T20 World Cup squad had just one Black African player, sparking outrage. Changes to T20 World Cup squads can be made for any reason until January 31st and after that with approval from the ICC's Event Technical Committee.

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