Batter dropped as South Africa name squad for second Test
Matthew Breetzke replaces Tristan Stubbs in South Africa's squad for the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha.
The South Africa Men’s selection panel has named a 17-player squad for the second Test against Australia, starting on Sunday, 18 October in Gqeberha.
Batter Matthew Breetzke replaces Tristan Stubbs in the squad, while Ryan Rickelton will take over the wicketkeeping duties for the second Test.
This opens up the possibility of an additional specialist batter featuring for South Africa.
Tony de Zorzi was not considered for selection as the left-hander continues his recovery from a left hamstring injury.
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The hosts had suffered a 214-run loss against Australia in the opening Test of the series in Durban.
Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, and Kyle Verreynne.
Series Schedule:
First Test: October 9-13, Durban (Australia won by 214 runs)
Second Test: October 18-22, Gqeberha
Third Test: October 27-31, Cape Town
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