David Miller was medically cleared to rejoin the South African squad, boosting their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup starting next week.
South Africa’s star batter David Miller has received medical clearance to join the national squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin next week in India and Sri Lanka.
Miller had been sidelined after suffering a muscle strain during the SA20 tournament while representing Paarl Royals. Following a successful fitness test, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed that the left-hander will travel with the Proteas squad to Mumbai on Sunday.
“Proteas Men’s batter David Miller has been medically cleared for next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka,” CSA said in a social media post.
“Miller successfully underwent a fitness test this week following an adductor muscle strain sustained while playing for Paarl Royals during the SA20.”
David Miller To Join Squad On Sunday
CSA further confirmed Miller’s travel plans with the squad. “He will join the squad on Sunday when they depart for Mumbai from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg,” CSA added.
South Africa, who finished runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament, have been placed in Group D alongside New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.
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As part of their preparations, the Proteas will play a warm-up match against India at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on February 4. South Africa will then begin their campaign against Canada in Ahmedabad on February 9. Their next two group matches, against Afghanistan and New Zealand, will also be held in Ahmedabad. The team’s final group-stage fixture will take place in Delhi, where they will face the United Arab Emirates.
Miller’s return is expected to strengthen South Africa’s middle order as they look to go one step further in the global tournament.
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