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David Miller Returns to Proteas for India T20Is, Opens Talks on Role Under Conrad

Fit again after a hamstring tear, the 36-year-old plans to clarify his future with Shukri Conrad.

Overview

  • Miller has rejoined South Africa in Cuttack for a five-match T20I series starting Tuesday after months out with a grade-one hamstring injury.
  • He says he has not yet had substantive discussions with head coach Shukri Conrad or captain Temba Bavuma and expects to address batting role and ODI pathway during the tour.
  • The veteran is open to batting up the order or in the middle order, citing experience while acknowledging selection is uncertain given a larger pool of in-form batters including Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke.
  • At 36 he reports feeling strong and fit after refining training routines and focus, saying improved diligence and emotional control are priorities.
  • With a strong T20I record against India, he views this series and the SA20 as opportunities to push for the 2026 T20 World Cup squad and keep 2027 ODI World Cup ambitions alive.