South Africa Squad For Triangular Tourney In India (7 Oct 1996)

7 October 1996

South Africa Squad For India Tour

The South African selectors have named the 14 players who did duty in the recent 4 Nations tournament in Kenya as the squad for the first phase of South Africa`s forthcoming tour to India.

The tour can be divided into two phases: The triangular one day series against Australia and India and then a sequence of test and first class games.

Several key South African players - notably Craig Matthews, Paul Adams and Shaun Pollock - are injured and will not be in fit in time for the one day games. Convenor of the selectors Peter Pollock has said that there could well be changes or additions to the squad before the test series starts.

Gary Kirsten has been named as vice-captain in place of the injured Matthews.

A notable omission from the squad is a back up for wicket keeper Dave Richardson. Apparently the selectors and Richardson himself are happy for him to play every match. An unnamed keeper is on standby to be flown out to India (an eight hour flight) if necessary.

Squad:

Hansie Cronje (captain), Gary Kirsten (vice captain), Andrew Hudson, Darryl Cullinan, Jonty Rhodes, Herschelle Gibbs, Brian McMillan, Dave Richardson, Derek Crookes, Pat Symcox, Nicky Boje, Lance Klusener, Fanie de Villiers, Alan Donald