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Miller Cleared To Play For South Africa In Men's T20 WC After Passing Fitness Test

By IANS News January 31, 2026 • 17:40 PM View: 543

OR Tambo International Airport: Veteran left-handed batter David Miller has been cleared to play in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup after passing a fitness test, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday.

Miller, 36, suffered an adductor injury while playing for Paarl Royals in their final league game of the SA20 league, but is now declared fit to play for the Proteas in the mega event starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

Miller has played 133 T20Is for South Africa and amassed 2630 runs at a strike-rate of 140.56. “Proteas Men’s batter David Miller has been medically cleared for next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

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