Overview
- Cricket South Africa named a 15-player roster for the 16th ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, running January 15 to February 6, 2026.
- South Africa were drawn in Group D with West Indies, Afghanistan and Tanzania.
- The team opens against Afghanistan at HP Oval in Windhoek on January 16.
- Head coach Malibongwe Maketa said the players have shown notable growth and he is confident in the squad’s readiness.
- Captain Muhammad Bulbulia is joined by JJ Basson, Daniel Bosman, Corne Botha, Paul James, Enathi Khitshini Tembalethu, Michael Kruiskamp, Adnaan Lagadien, Bayanda Majola, Armaan Manack, Bandile Mbatha, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Jason Rowles, Ntandoyenkosi Soni and Jorich van Schalkwyk.