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Blow for South Africa, Tony de Zorzi & Donovan Ferreira ruled out of T20 World Cup

Cape Town, Jan 22 (UNI) South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, and the preceding three-match T20I series against West Indies.
The duo have been replaced by Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. In addition, David Miller suffered an adductor muscle injury on Monday while playing in South Africa's domestic T20 competition, and will play no part in the T20I series, according to ICC.
Cricket South Africa have confirmed that his availability for the T20 World Cup is subject to outcome of fitness test.
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