Cricket South Africa has maintained that its players who are a part of the World Test Championship final squad should return by May 26. Eight out of 20 Proteas players have been named in the Test squad and will have to leave the league mid-way to commence practice for the WTC final. GT, MI, DC, RCB and PBKS are among the teams who are likely to be affected.
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Speaking at the press conference while unveiling the South Africa squad, head coach Shukri Conrad explained that if the players get to return by May 26, then they would have ample time to fly out to the UK on May 30. He pointed out that the initial agreement with the IPL sides and BCCI was that the Proteas players would be available only till May 25.
“The initial agreement with IPL-BCCI was, with the final being on the 25th, our players would return on the 26th, so that it allows them ample time before we fly out on the 30th,” Conrad said.
It is pertinent to point out that IPL 2025 was initially scheduled to conclude on May 25. However, a week’s suspension owing to the tensions between India and Pakistan has forced the league to be extended. High performance director Enoch Nkwe said that while it was a player’s indvidual decision if they want to continue playing in IPL after May 25, the team is firm on sticking to its original plan when it comes to preparations for the WTC final.
“But one thing we’ve made it clear, and we are finalising that with IPL and BCCI, is sticking to our original plan when it comes to the WTC preparations. Obviously, with May 26 being the latest for the Test guys to come back.“
South African players in IPL 2025 & WTC Final 2025
Mumbai Indians: Corbin Bosch and Ryan RickeltonGujarat Titans: Kagiso RabadaDelhi Capitals: Tristan StubbsLucknow Super Giants: Aiden MarkramPunjab Kings: Marco JansenRoyal Challengers Bengaluru: Lungi NgidiSunrisers Hyderabad: Wiaan Mulder
South Africa squad for WTC Final 2025
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne (wk), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson.
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