Overview
- Cricket South Africa confirmed two four-day games in Bengaluru from October 30 to November 9 and three one-dayers in Rajkot from November 13 to 19.
- Marques Ackerman has been appointed captain for both the four-day and one-day squads.
- Spinner Kyle Simmonds earned a first SA A call-up for the red-ball leg, and all-rounder Delano Potgieter received his maiden selection for the 50-over squad.
- SA A head coach Wandile Gwavu said the tour will challenge players’ adaptability and spin skills in subcontinental conditions.
- The four-day group is scheduled to depart OR Tambo on October 25, with the A fixtures positioned to feed directly into the senior team’s India tour from mid-November.