Blind Cricket South Africa | Squad announced to face New Zealand Blind Cricket in upcoming series
Blind Cricket South Africa (BCSA) has announced the squad to face New Zealand Blind Cricket in the upcoming series featuring six T20 Internationals (T20Is) and a once-off One-Day International (ODI) from 20-28 February 2024.
The squads for both teams have been announced, showcasing an impressive lineup of talented players ready to showcase their skills on the pitch. This series promises to be a showcase of skill, determination, and sportsmanship as these two teams go head-to-head in a display of blind cricket talent.
In anticipation of the upcoming matches, BCSA Chairperson, Isaac Bidla, said;
"We are thrilled to host New Zealand Blind Cricket for this exciting series. These matches are not just about competition but also about celebrating the spirit of cricket and the resilience of our players.
“This series presents a great opportunity to introduce the significance of blind cricket to the people in our communities. It also presents a unique and exciting opportunity to unite these nations, particularly given our positive rapport with New Zealand, who engaged in a memorable series against the SA Blind team in 2020.
“This series will also serve as part of our preparation for the upcoming T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan in November later this year,” said Bidla.
BCSA SQUAD:
Sphelele Khalala (KZN) - B1, Doctor Malinga (Lions) - B1, Edrich Ter Haar (Boland) - B1, Luthando Naki (KZN) - B1, Mathula Dlamini (KZN) - B1, Kenneth Mabela (Titans) - B1, Buhle Bhidla (Lions) - B2, Isaac Bidla (Lions) - B2, Reme Kampher (Boland) - B2, Ephraim Mathapo (Titans) - B3, Lwande Bhidla (Lions) - B3, Teboho Moloisane (KZN) - B3, Siyavuya Mahlikihla (Lions) - B3, Max Geerthsen (Titans) - B3, Lesedi Lesoufi (Titans) - B2, Mpumelelo Luthuli (KZN) - B2, David Landry (NW) - B3.
