{"id":77302,"date":"2025-07-10T11:34:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=77302"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:34:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:34:26","slug":"sa-u19-mens-squad-announced-for-bangladesh-series-and-zimbabwe-tri-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=77302","title":{"rendered":"SA u19 Men\u2019s Squad Announced For Bangladesh Series And Zimbabwe Tri-Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_62794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62794\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-62794\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TL_2335368-400x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"277\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-62794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA &#8211; JANUARY 19: Jason Rowles of South Africa takes a catch to dismiss Archie Vaughan (captain) of England during the 2nd Youth ODI Series match between South Africa U19 and England U19 at Western Province Cricket Club on January 19, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman\/Gallo Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>JOHANNESBURG<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the South Africa Under-19 (SA u19) Men\u2019s squad for the upcoming three-match Youth One-Day International (YODI) series against Bangladesh, followed by a tri-series involving hosts Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare.<\/p>\n<p>The three-match home series against Bangladesh will be played from 17 \u2013 22 July at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, before both teams travel to Zimbabwe for the tri-series scheduled from 25 July \u2013 10 August.<\/p>\n<p>The tour forms part of the squad\u2019s ongoing preparation for the ICC u19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2026, set to take place in Namibia and Zimbabwe early next year.<\/p>\n<p>KZN Inland batter Muhammad Bulbulia and Lions all-rounder Jason Rowles will continue to share captaincy duties, having led the junior Proteas during the recent series against Namibia.<\/p>\n<p>There are three new faces in the squad, with Lions duo Corne Botha (seamer) and Armaan Manack (top order batter), along with Titans batter Vihan Pretorius, all earning their maiden call-ups to the national age-group side.<\/p>\n<p>SA u19 Convenor of Selectors Patrick Moroney commented: \u201cWe had a productive selection week featuring three competitive 50-over matches involving a pool of 27 players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cArmaan impressed with a standout knock of 147 and has shown good progression through the emerging setup. Vihan brings added depth with his versatility as a batting option, while Corne has been on our radar for some time and really put his hand up with the ball this past week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOverall, we\u2019re pleased with the balance of the squad and look forward to seeing how these players take their opportunities in the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>SA u19 Head Coach Malibongwe Maketa added: \u201cWe\u2019ve retained both Muhammed and Jason as co-captains because we believe strongly in developing leadership within our youth structures. This approach also gives us the opportunity to assess both players in leadership roles across more matches before selecting a single captain for next year\u2019s Under-19 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve always maintained that the door to selection remains open, and it\u2019s exciting for us as coaches to welcome new players like Corne, Armaan, and Vihan. They\u2019ve shown great promise, and this tour gives us the opportunity to see how they perform at junior international level.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe home series against Bangladesh will be a strong test against a quality subcontinent side and provides exactly the type of challenge we need as we continue building towards the World Cup. Both series will help us assess our progress and identify areas for improvement as we sharpen our preparations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SA u19 Men\u2019s Squad \u2013 Youth ODI series against Bangladesh u19 and Youth ODI Tri-series against Zimbabwe u19 and Bangladesh u19<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nMuhammad Bulbulia (captain, KZN Inland), Jason Rowles (captain, Lions), JJ Basson (Lions), Corne Botha (Lions), Daniel Bosman (Western Province), Paul James (Western Province), Enathi Khitshini (Garden Route Badgers), Adnaan Lagadien (Western Province), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Armaan Manack (Lions), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Kamogelo Phiri (Lions), Vihan Pretorius (Titans), Ntando Soni (Warriors) and Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Management<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nMalibongwe Maketa (Head Coach), Blanche Conradie (Manager), Imraan Khan (Batting Coach), Paul Adams (Bowling Coach), Thabang Kumalo (Fielding Coach), Tumi Masekela (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Sheenagh Jordaan (Physiotherapist), Kyle Southgate (Team Analyst), Eugene Oppelt (Performance Psychologist) and Lita Gqirana (Media Manager).<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SA u19 Men\u2019s Youth ODI Series against Bangladesh u19<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Warm-up Match \u2013 Monday, 14 July at 09:30<\/strong><br \/>\nCSA u19 Invitation XI vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Groenkloof Oval, Pretoria<\/p>\n<p><strong>1st YODI \u2013 Thursday, 17 July at 09:30<\/strong><br \/>\nSouth Africa u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Willowmoore Park, Benoni<\/p>\n<p><strong>2nd YODI \u2013 Saturday, 19 July at 09:30<\/strong><br \/>\nSouth Africa u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Willowmoore Park, Benoni<\/p>\n<p><strong>3rd YODI \u2013 Tuesday, 22 July at 09:30<\/strong><br \/>\nSouth Africa u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Willowmoore Park, Benoni<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>YODI Tri-series Fixtures<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, 25 July \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nZimbabwe u19 vs South Africa u19 \u2013 Sunrise Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, 26 July \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nSouth Africa u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Sunrise Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, 28 July \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nZimbabwe u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, 29 July \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nZimbabwe u19 vs South Africa u19 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, 31 July \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nBangladesh u19 vs South Africa u19 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, 01 August \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nZimbabwe u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, 04 August \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nZimbabwe u19 vs South Africa u19 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, 06 August \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nSouth Africa u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, 08 August \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nZimbabwe u19 vs Bangladesh u19 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, 10 August \u2013 09:15<\/strong><br \/>\nNumber 1 vs Number 2 \u2013 Harare Sports Club, Harare<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JOHANNESBURG:\u00a0Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the South Africa Under-19 (SA u19) Men\u2019s squad for the upcoming three-match Youth One-Day International (YODI) series against Bangladesh, followed by a tri-series involving hosts Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare. 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