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.
The Proteas have included uncapped duo Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman in the squad for the T20 World Cup that will take place in the West Indies and USA in June.
Cricket South Africa unveiled the Proteas Men's playing kit for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup which will be played in the West Indies and the USA from 1–29 June 2024.
Ireland are set to "host" the Proteas for two T20Is and three ODIs in Abu Dhabi in late September and October.
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.
Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season with Delhi Capitals due to a lower back injury.