Jason Rowles set to captain South Africa U19 squad for tour to England

The Junior Proteas will compete in three Youth One-Day Internationals from 30 June - 6 July, followed by two unofficial Test matches from 10 - 20 July across England.

Riley Miller (Eastern Cape Iinyathi), Nkosana Sibiya (Lions), and Joshua van Biljon (Dolphins) as well as Easterns seam bowler Kamogelo Matlala along with Lions all-rounder Tahseen Hanslo have been named in the national U19 squad for the first time.

SA U19 head coach Imraan Khan said: "There are five new faces in this squad, which brings a nice injection of freshness and energy to the group.

"At the same time, we've retained a strong core group of experienced players. That balance is deliberate; we want the new guys to be exposed to tough conditions, while also benefiting from the leadership and guidance of those who have already played at this level.

"This tour will give our players a great opportunity to test themselves in foreign conditions. The combination of red and white-ball cricket will challenge the players in different ways.  

"The four-day matches will give batters time to adapt to swing and seam movement, while bowlers will have the chance to build pressure over longer spells. Since our younger players don't often get to play first-class cricket, this will be invaluable exposure."

The SA U19 squad will convene for a camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria ahead of their departure to England on 22 June.

SA U19 squad: Jason Rowles (captain, Lions), JJ Basson (Lions), Muhammad Bulbulia (KZN Inland), Tahseen Hanslo (Lions), Paul James (North West Dragons), Michael Kruiskamp (Western Province), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Kamogelo Matlala (Easterns), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Riley Miller (Eastern Cape Iinyathi), Vihan Pretorius (Titans), Nkosana Sibiya (Lions), Ntando Soni (Knights), Joshua van Biljon (Dolphins), and Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans)