South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad Shocks Fans: Stubbs Excluded Despite IPL Heroics
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News18•03-01-2026, 06:58
South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad Shocks Fans: Stubbs Excluded Despite IPL Heroics
- •South Africa announced its 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7.
- •Pacer Lungi Ngidi returns to the squad after recovering from injury.
- •Young batsman Tristan Stubbs, known for his aggressive batting and nearly 140 T20 strike rate, was surprisingly omitted.
- •Stubbs has valuable experience playing on Indian and Sri Lankan pitches, co-hosts of the tournament, having performed well for Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
- •Fans are disappointed by the exclusion of the match-winning player, who excels in final overs.
Why It Matters: South Africa's T20 World Cup squad excludes Tristan Stubbs, surprising fans given his form and experience.
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