Proteas coach Rob Walter is sure fast bowler Anrich Nortje will "hit his straps" at the T20 World Cup despite a lengthy absence from international cricket.
Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi have earned their first Proteas national contracts while the most notable omission from the 18-man list is fast bowler Anrich Nortje.
The second edition of the white ball extravaganza known as the SA20 is set for launch this week. Here, SABC Sport looks at the teams, format and fixtures.
Make no mistake, the ODI Cricket World Cup remains cricket's most prestigious title despite the 50-over format losing some popularity in recent years.
Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas will miss Anrich Nortje's experience and leadership at the World Cup in India but has backed Gerald Coetzee to step up.
Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter today confirmed that Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.