Gerald Coetzee - The young fast bowler has been ruled out due to a left side strain sustained while playing in Major League Cricket for the Texas Super Kings.
Migael Pretorius, the 29-year-old North West Dragons fast bowler, has been named as Coetzee's replacement. Pretorius has previously been called up for the Test squad in December 2020 but is yet to make his debut.
Migael Pretorius Profile
- Age: 29
- Domestic Team: North West Dragons
- First-Class Wickets: 188
- Recent Performance: Impressive stint with Somerset in the County Championship, taking 23 wickets in eight matches.
Test Series Schedule
1. First Test: August 7-11, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
2. Second Test: August 15-19, Guyana National Stadium
Proteas Test Squad
Temba Bavuma (c, Lions), David Bedingham (WP), Matthew Breetzke (Warriors), Nandre Burger (WP), Tony de Zorzi (WP), Keshav Maharaj (Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Dane Paterson (WP), Dane Piedt (Knights), Migael Pretorius (Dragons), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Kyle Verreynne (WP)
Analysis
- Captaincy: Temba Bavuma continues as the captain, bringing leadership and stability to the team.
- Bowling Strength: The inclusion of experienced bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Keshav Maharaj alongside the uncapped Pretorius will bolster the Proteas' pace and spin attack.
- Batting Line-up: The batting unit, featuring players like Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton, will look to provide solid performances against the West Indies.
The Proteas will aim to perform strongly in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, with a mix of experienced players and new talent. Migael Pretorius' inclusion will be closely watched as he seeks to make his mark in Test cricket.