Overview

• Keshav Maharaj was recalled to the T20I squad and retained for ODIs after rising to No. 1 in the ICC ODI bowling rankings, with coach Shukri Conrad saying his return strengthens spin options and leadership.
• Allrounder Marco Jansen rejoined the T20I group after recovering from a thumb injury that sidelined him since the June World Test Championship final.
• Seamer Lizaad Williams returned to the T20I squad following knee surgery, having last played international cricket in October 2024.
• David Miller was included in the T20I squad after missing the Australia series for Hundred commitments, while Donovan Ferreira will link up once his Oval Invincibles stint concludes.
• Kagiso Rabada's availability remains uncertain as Conrad expressed hope he could feature in part of the ODI series while prioritizing readiness for the T20Is, which follow the ODIs scheduled from September 2 to 7 in Leeds, London, and Southampton before T20Is from September 10 to 14 in Cardiff, Manchester, and Nottingham.