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Juan James Named South Africa's New Captain For U19 Men's Cricket World Cup

By IANS News January 14, 2024 • 19:58 PM View: 1212

ABSA Jewish Achiever Awards: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced that all-rounder Juan James will be South Africa’s new captain at the 2024 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, starting from January 19.

James, 19, will lead the junior Proteas side in the 15th edition of the tournament with the hosts set to get their campaign underway against West Indies on the opening day of the tournament at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, followed by matches against England and Scotland at the same venue.

James previously captained South Africa U19 team during the five-match 50-over series against Bangladesh in July last year, where he led the side in the third and fifth match of the youth series.

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