Cricket South Africa (CSA) has unveiled the Proteas Men’s contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, signalling a new era of adaptability and depth ahead of a packed international calendar. A total of 18 national contracts and two hybrid contracts have been awarded for the period 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026.

For the first time, CSA has introduced hybrid contracts – a flexible model acknowledging the evolving nature of the global game. Under this arrangement, experienced campaigners David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen will be available for specific bilateral series and major ICC events. Discussions around the future of Heinrich Klaasen remain ongoing, with a final decision expected in due course.

The national contracts see first-time inclusions for Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans) and Senuran Muthusamy (Dafabet Warriors), both of whom impressed in the domestic circuit. They are joined by the highly rated Kwena Maphaka (DP World Lions), who made his international debut across all formats this past season.

Other notable names retained include Wiaan Mulder, David Bedingham, and Kyle Verreynne, who earned contract upgrades during the 2024/25 season.

The upcoming season will test the Proteas’ depth and consistency, with challenging bilateral tours to Zimbabwe, Australia, England, Pakistan, and India, alongside a home series against the West Indies. The schedule also features two marquee ICC events: the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s in June and the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in early 2026.

CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe, commented: “These selections reflect our long-term strategic planning with the World Test Championship and the 2027 World Cup on home soil in mind. The hybrid contracts allow us to strike the right balance between flexibility and continuity.”

Proteas Men’s Contracted Squad 2025/26
Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams.

Hybrid Contracts
David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen.

[Submitted by Kevin Rademeyer]