New Zealand lose Adam Milne due to injury ahead of T20 World Cup
New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup after picking up a hamstring injury during his stint playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20.
Proteas Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira ruled out T20 World Cup
De Zorzi has not progressed as expected in his rehabilitation from a right hamstring muscle tear sustained during the ODI series against India last month. Meanwhile, Ferreira sustained a fracture of his left clavicle during the SA20 earlier this week.
Having initially made waves for not being included in the squad, Rickleton and Stubbs now get their chance.
Finally, Proteas talisman David Miller suffered an adductor muscle injury on Monday while playing for Paarl Royals and will play no further part in the SA20. His availability for the T20 World Cup remains subject to the outcome of a fitness test ahead of the support period.
The Proteas kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada in Ahmedabad on 9 February.
South Africa's updated T20 World Cup squad:
Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith and Tristan Stubbs.
South Africa outplayed by West Indies at ICC U19 World Cup
The South African U19 team slumped to their second defeat in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup in Windhoek on Thursday.
Litton Das: The whole of Bangladesh is now uncertain about T20 World Cup
Bangladesh captain Litton Das admits he is "uncertain" about his country's participation at the T20 World Cup as they await the ICC decision on a possible venue change.
Australia's Tim David on track for T20 World Cup despite 'minor setback'
Australia chief selector George Bailey says Tim David has a had a "minor setback" in his recovery from a hamstring injury but is still on track to be fit for the T20 World Cup.