As for the racial composition of the squad, Cricket SA president Chris Nenzani said it fitted with the federation’s demands, while reiterating there would be no repeat of the debacle that unfolded before the semi-final in 2015, when the starting XI was changed before South Africa faced New Zealand.
“This team has been selected solely by the selection panel, without any interference in that process,” said Nenzani.
“There will also be no interfering in the team that will take to the field on a match-by-match basis.
“(The coach, captain and selection convenor’s) decision is going to be final – no one else is going to interfere, and nobody else should try to interfere.”