Cricket updates: South Africa names new captain and India confirms series against Afghanistan

South Africa has announced a revamped, youth-focused squad for an upcoming T20 triangular series in Windhoek starting August 28, followed by an ODI series against Namibia in September. All-rounder Bjorn Fortuin has been appointed as the new captain. The 15-member squad features several new faces, including Duan Jansen, the twin brother of fast bowler Marco Jansen, who earned his first national call-up following strong domestic performances.

In separate cricket news, the BCCI and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have confirmed a three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan. The series is scheduled to take place in Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium from September 13 to September 17, 2026. This announcement follows efforts by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to host white-ball series in India during that period. The matches are part of the ACB’s ‘Future Tours Programme’ and serve as home assignments for Afghanistan, which often uses India as a base for matches due to domestic political instability.