The fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been returned to the South Africa ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia.

Coetzee has been out of the limited-overs format since the 2023 ODI World Cup and has been battling injury concerns since then. However, he did play in the four-day contest against Bangladesh A.

“It’s great to see Gerald back in the fold and, by all accounts, he’s been bowling nice and quickly,” said Conrad.

With the absence of Kagiso Rabada and Nandre Burger, the inclusion of the pacer will replenish the pace attack.

“KG is out of the ODIs, and we are constantly monitoring his rehabilitation.

“Anrich Nortje was not considered for the ODIs. I don’t think he has done enough for now, but don’t be surprised if he plays the Bangladesh series.”

Lutho Sipamla, who was named in the squad for the Namibia T20I Tri-Series, has been withdrawn from the squad due to a hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, Prenelan Subrayen, Rubin Hermann and Dewald Brevis have been left out of the squad that played the last ODI series.

Led by Temba Bavuma, the squad includes experienced seasoners like David Miller and Quinton de Kock. This indicates the duo are part of the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Both David Miller and Quinton de Kock are not on the list of central contracts, but both were at this year’s T20 World Cup and continue to play in franchises around the world.

Speaking on the inclusion of Quinton de Kock, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said, “Quinny is going to be playing whenever we need him to play.”

“ODI cricket is probably Quinny’s best format, and he will play all the ODIs. David will play Australia and probably miss Bangladesh because he has ILT20 commitments.”

The squad includes Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kwena Maphaka and Ottneil Baartman in the pace unit, while Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin will cover the spin department.

Aiden Markram will be available only for the second and third ODIs, along with Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs.

South Africa ODI Squad for Australia: Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs