South Africa has recalled all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy to their 15-player squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Bangladesh, adding him as one of three frontline spin options.
Muthusamy, 30, last played a Test match in March 2023 and will join Keshav Maharaj and Dane Piedt as the specialist spinners in the squad.
“We have three frontline spinners who are capable of stepping up whenever needed,” said South Africa’s coach Shukri Conrad. “This presents a great opportunity for someone like Senuran, who has the potential to make a significant impact with both bat and ball.”
Batter Matthew Breetzke is the only uncapped player in the squad, although he previously toured the West Indies in June when South Africa secured a rain-affected series win 1-0.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Monday that the tour will proceed following a security review. This comes in the wake of violent protests in Bangladesh that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last month.
“A security assessment was recently conducted by CSA’s Operations Manager, Team Security Manager, Safety and Security Consultant, and a representative from the South African Cricketers’ Association,” CSA stated. “The series has been approved based on recommendations made after a site visit to Bangladesh.”
Temba Bavuma will lead the team, with the first Test scheduled in Dhaka from October 21-25 and the second in Chattogram from October 29-November 2.
Squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, and Kyle Verreynne.
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