T20 World Cup 2026: These 2 players are out due to injury, replacement announced

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2 changes in South Africa’s team. (Photo- PTI)

All the teams have intensified their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, but the injuries of the players are proving to be a big tension for the management. Recently many teams have had to make changes in their squads. Now the name of South Africa is also being included in it. Due to injury, two South African players are out of the tournament. At the same time, the South African Cricket Board has also announced the replacement of these players.

2 changes in South Africa’s team

South Africa has suffered a big setback before the T20 World Cup 2026. Tony DeGeorge and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. Tony De Georgi suffered a hamstring strain during the India tour in December, from which he has not been able to fully recover. Donovan Ferreira suffered a shoulder fracture while fielding in SA20. Due to which both these players will not be able to be a part of the tournament.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Rickleton and explosive batsman Tristan Stubbs have been included in the team as replacements for these two players. Ryan Rickleton’s entry has been due to his excellent form. In SA20, he has scored 337 runs and the strike rate has also been 156.01. Stubbs is also one of the important batsmen of the team, but he missed out on a place in the main squad. But now he has also returned.

This player is also injured

The tensions are still not over for South Africa. David Miller, Lungi Ngidi and Dewald Brewis are also suffering from injury and are undergoing fitness tests. In such a situation, more changes can be seen in the team. Let us tell you, according to ICC rules, changes can be made in the squad without any permission till January 31. After this, approval will have to be taken from ICC, only then any change can be made.

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