Media release

Prince to lead South Africa A

The National Selectors panel has announced a strong South African `A' side that will take on their Sri Lankan counterparts in three One-Day and two 4-day matches from 26th September to 15th October

UCBSA
16-Sep-2003
The National Selectors panel has announced a strong South African `A' side that will take on their Sri Lankan counterparts in three One-Day and two 4-day matches from 26th September to 15th October.
The One-Day squad is as follows:
Ashwell Prince (captain)        Western Province
Ahmed Amla                      KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins
Loots Bosman                    Griquas Diamonds
Quinton Friend                  Western Province
Claude Henderson                Western Province
Justin Kemp                     Northerns Titans
Albie Morkel                    Easterns
Justin Ontong                   Boland
Dewald Pretorius                Free State Eagles
Roger Telemachus                Western Province
Martin van Jaarsveld            Northerns Titans
Morne van Wyk (wk)              Free State Eagles
Monde Zondeki                   Border Bears
Morne van Wyk of Free State Eagles and Loots Bosman of Griquas Diamonds have only been selected for the one-day matches.
Batsmen, left-handed Andrew Puttick of Western Province, right-handed Alviro Petersen of Northerns Titans and wicket-keeper/batsman Thami Tsolekile of Western Province will join the squad for the two 4-day matches.
The Sri Lankans have their itinerary as follows:
Thur 25 Sept (D/N) v MTN Club Championship Finalists Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Fri 26 Sept  (D/N) v South Africa A                  Potchefstroom Oval
Sun 28 Sept  (Day) v South Africa A                  Willowmoore Park
Wed 01 Oct   (D/N) v South Africa A                  Supersport Park, Centurion
Fri 03-05 Oct      v National Academy                Potchefstroom Oval
Tue 07-10 Oct      v South Africa A                  Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Sun 12-15 Oct      v South Africa A                  Potchefstroom Oval
The Day/Night One-Day matches will commence at 14:30 and a day match will commence at 10:00.
Three-Day and Four-Day Matches will start at 10:00.