The SA U19 will play three Youth One-Day Internationals (YODIs) between 30 June and 6 July, followed by two unofficial Test matches from middle July onwards.
Lions all-rounder Jason Rowles will captain the side.
The five uncapped players include batting trio Riley Miller (Eastern Cape), Nkosana Sibiya (Lions) and Joshua van Biljon (Dolphins). Easterns seam bowler Kamogelo Matlala and Lions all-rounder Tahseen Hanslo have also been named in the squad for the first time.
SA U19 men’s head coach Imraan Khan said: “There are five new faces in this squad, which brings a nice injection of freshness and energy to the group.”
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“At the same time, we’ve retained a strong core group of experienced players. That balance is deliberate; we want the new guys to be exposed to tough conditions, while also benefiting from the leadership and guidance of those who have already played at this level.”
He added: “This tour will give our players a great opportunity to test themselves in foreign conditions. The combination of red and white-ball cricket will challenge the players in different ways.
He said the four-day test matches will give batters time to adapt to swing and seam movement, while bowlers will have the chance to build pressure over longer spells.
“Since our younger players don’t often get to play first-class cricket, this will be invaluable exposure,” he concluded.
The squad will gather in camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria ahead of their departure to England on 22 June.
SA U19 Squad – Jason Rowles (Captain, Lions), JJ Basson (Lions), Muhammad Bulbulia (KZN Inland), Tahseen Hanslo (Lions), Paul James (North West Dragons), Michael Kruiskamp (Western Province), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Kamogelo Matlala (Easterns), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Riley Miller (Eastern Cape), Vihan Pretorius (Titans), Nkosana Sibiya (Lions), Ntando Soni (Knights), Joshua van Biljon (Dolphins), and Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).
Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images
