South Africa Names Squad With Five Uncapped Players For Zimbabwe Tests

South Africa has named a youthful 16-player Test squad for their two-match series against Zimbabwe scheduled from June 28 to July 10 in Bulawayo, featuring five uncapped players including promising batsmen Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Lesego Senokwane, fast bowler Codi Yusuf, and off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen. Dewald Brevis, although not uncapped, returns to the squad aiming for his first Test cap after strong performances in domestic cricket. Senior players such as Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs have been rested to manage workloads ahead of a busy season, including South Africa’s upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia. Pretorius impressed with three centuries in five first-class matches, averaging above 65, while Brevis scored 573 runs at an average of 47.75 in the CSA 4-Day Series. Coach Shukri Conrad emphasized the opportunity this series provides for new players to gain experience and prove themselves in the longer format. This series marks the first Test meeting between South Africa and Zimbabwe in eight years.