Mumbai Indians Star Ryan Rickelton Drafted into South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad
Mumbai Indians batter Ryan Rickelton has secured a spot in South Africa’s updated squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, replacing the injured Tony de Zorzi. Rickelton’s inclusion follows widespread criticism after his initial omission, particularly given his sensational form in the SA20 tournament where he scored 337 runs at a strike rate exceeding 156.
The selection committee was forced to make changes due to multiple injury setbacks, including the loss of Donovan Ferreira and the hamstring tear suffered by De Zorzi. Rickelton, a powerful southpaw, is now expected to feature prominently near the top of the order, filling the void left by De Zorzi, who was originally slated for the crucial No. 3 position.
Delhi Capitals star Tristan Stubbs was also drafted into the squad as South Africa prepares for the global tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. While the Proteas face further uncertainty regarding the fitness of veteran David Miller, the addition of in-form IPL players like Rickelton and Stubbs provides a significant boost to their batting depth ahead of the World Cup campaign.
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“Rickelton’s inclusion comes after his controversial omission from the original squad announced on January 2. That decision had drawn widespread criticism, especially after the southpaw smashed back-to-back centuries in the SA20.”
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#1 | Mumbai Indians | 717 runs | ||
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 418 runs | ||
| #3 | Mumbai Indians | 388 runs | ||
| #4 | Mumbai Indians | 343 runs | ||
| #5 | Mumbai Indians | 291 runs |
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“Rickelton’s inclusion comes after his controversial omission from the original squad announced on January 2. That decision had drawn widespread criticism, especially after the southpaw smashed back-to-back centuries in the SA20.”
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