Eathan Bosch Withdraws from T20I Series Against New Zealand Due to Injury

Injury Update on Eathan Bosch

Eathan Bosch, an allrounder from South Africa, will miss the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder has been selected as his replacement in the 15-member squad for the series commencing on March 15. Bosch has only participated in one ODI for South Africa, which took place a year ago, and was set to make his T20I debut. In contrast, Mulder has played in 11 T20Is, with his last appearance against Ireland in September 2024.

Official Team Announcement

The Proteas Men's team announced on social media, "Eathan Bosch of the Hollywoodbets Dolphins has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder will replace him in the squad."

The team is scheduled to leave for New Zealand from OR Tambo International Airport on March 8. Members of the squad and management currently in Kolkata will head directly to New Zealand on the same day. Travel plans for the T20 World Cup squad members returning to South Africa are being finalized in coordination with the International Cricket Council (ICC), with more information to follow.

Post-World Cup Travel Arrangements

Members of the Proteas team in South Africa will depart for New Zealand on March 8, while those in Kolkata, following their T20 World Cup exit, will also travel directly to New Zealand on the same day.

The South African cricket teams are currently in Kolkata after being eliminated from the T20 World Cup, having lost to New Zealand in the semi-finals on March 4.

South Africa's Squad for the T20I Series

The South African squad for the T20I series in New Zealand includes: Keshav Maharaj (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, and Jason Smith.