Proteas squad named for 2019 Cricket World Cup

Faf du Plessis will lead the team, which also includes the likes of Hashim Amla, Andile Phehlukwayo, David Miller and Imran Tahir.

Star fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the attack. The 23-year-old has already taken 106 One Day International wickets in 66 matches.

The selectors have decided to take Amla to the world cup, despite a lack of runs in recent outings.

Amla's inclusion is one that is based on his pedigree as one of country's best batsmen in all formats of the game. He will be hoping to reward the confidence shown in him by the selectors and team management in the middle when it matters most.

Quinton de Kock will keep wicket for the Proteas.

Find the full squad below:

Faf du Plessis - captain, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Dale Steyn, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Hashim Amla, Imran Tahir, JP Duminy, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and Tabraiz Shamsi.

“We are very happy with the squad we have been able to put together and have every confidence in their ability to do our country proud at the World Cup,” commented CSA National Selection Panel (NSP) convener Linda Zondi.

“The fact that we have managed to win our last five series in a row in this format against Zimbabwe, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka twice underlines the quality of the team that Faf will lead into the contest. The final selection is also the result of a very rigorous search we have conducted, leaving no stone unturned, to make sure that we have made the best use of the options available to us.

“We feel that Faf’s team is well equipped to handle whatever conditions are presented to them, bearing in mind the weather extremes one can encounter in the British Isles.

“We have also been highly encouraged by the form shown by those of our players who are currently in action in the Indian Premier League and there is no doubt that there is a great sense of anticipation and determination among our players.

“As is well known you need a good squad of 15 players to come out on top with the demanding fixtures list ahead of us rather than just a first XI and I have been particularly encouraged by the depth of talent that has revealed itself to us during the selection process.

“I am also very happy to announce that two of our fast bowlers currently on the injured list, Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje, are well on the way to recovery and we expect them to be ready for our pre-tournament camp next month,” concluded Mr. Zondi.

The Proteas take on England in the opening match of the tournament at The Oval in London on May 30.

The team is coached by Ottis Gibson.