South Africa have announced squad for the upcoming four-match T20I series against India. Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee have returned to international Cricket. While Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi didn't get any place as they opted out from the national contract.

Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi opted for global T20 leagues and they didn't chose national contract. As a result they were axed from the squad.

"I wanted to prioritise other fast bowlers in the group. Anrich is a quality player, he plays in leagues around the world and we know what we get from him. We need to give some of our other bowlers an opportunity to play quality opposition," Rob Walter, South Africa's white-ball coach said at a press conference.

"Shammo's situation is similar to Anrich Nortje," Walter said. "They are both available and wanting to play. For me, giving Nqaba Peter an opportunity to play was a priority. Shammo has played a lot for South Africa and in leagues around the world. We know what we get from Shammo.

"He is a fierce competitor and loves playing for South Africa. It's important we get the balance right between experience and inexperience."

Lungi Ngidi also has been out from the T20I squad becuase of the upcoming home crucial Pakistan and Sri Lanka Test series. Also Kagiso Rabada has been rested with the Test series in mind.

There are, however, two uncapped players, allrounders Mihlali Mpongwana and Andile Simelane, who were the joint second-leading wicket-takers in the recently concluded T20 Challenge. 

South Africa's Squad for T20I's against India:
Aiden Markram (Captain), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs.