While announcing the 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, to be played from April 17-27, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said the imminent conclusion of the current contracts of Abrahams, Ndaba, and Webster comes as they are not going to be extended beyond the 2025\/26 season as part of a \u2018planned transition within the national setup.\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs a team, we are always looking to evolve, and the introduction of new voices brings fresh perspective and renewed energy to the group. We are grateful to Baakier, Bongani and Zane for the strong foundation they have helped build, and this next phase gives us an opportunity to challenge ourselves further as we continue our preparations towards the World Cup,\u201d said head coach Mandla Mashimbyi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The trio had been in the Proteas coaching staff when South Africa finished as runners-up in 2023 and 2024 Women\u2019s T20 World Cups and 2025 Women\u2019s ODI World Cup. They will be replaced on an interim basis by former Western Province batter Andrew Puttick (batting coach), ex-Northern Cape head coach Mduduzi Mbhatha (fielding coach) and Tumi Masekela (strength and conditioning coach).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs a team, we are always looking to evolve, and the introduction of new voices brings fresh perspective and renewed energy to the group. We are grateful to Baakier, Bongani and Zane for the strong foundation they have helped build, and this next phase gives us an opportunity to challenge ourselves further as we continue our preparations towards the World Cup,\u201d said head coach Mandla Mashimbyi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are equally pleased to welcome Tumi, Andrew and Mduduzi, as we continue to strengthen the environment with fresh thinking in pursuit of sustained success,\u201d said Enoch Nkwe, CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n