ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa include young pacer Gerald Coetzee in 15-man squad

South Africa on Tuesday unveiled their 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup that takes place in the months of October and November, with as many as eight members of the squad set to make their maiden World Cup appearance.

The Proteas’ announcement comes shortly after India announced their 15-member squad for the quadrennial showpiece event. Skipper Temba Bavuma is among the eight players in the squad who will be making their maiden appearance in the ODI World Cup.

While the Proteas chose to overlook rising stars Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, they did make a surprise inclusion in tearaway quick Gerald Coetzee, who made his debut against the West Indies in March and has only played two ODIs so far, making an instant impression on debut with a haul of 3/57.

Additionally, wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has announced his decision to retire from the One-Day International (ODI) format after the World Cup. De Kock, who had retired from Tests in December 2021, will focus on Twenty20 Internationals as well T20 franchise leagues after the mega event.

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